Wednesday Writing Goal~New Chapter & Interview/Giveaway

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Last week my writing goal was to finish the chapter I was working on and start another new one I need to add to my work in progress. And I made it! But just by the skin of my teeth. Wait, what exactly does that mean? Hmmm, I may have to Google that. How did all of you do on your goals for last week?

In side news, Giselle over at Xpresso Reads (one of my favorite review sites) has interviewed me and put together a lovely post for the Channeler's Choice blog tour. I love the header she made, it's GORGEOUS. Seriously, you have to click here even if only to see the header. But I hope you'll stick around to read the interview and leave me a comment over there because I'm giving away two copies of BORN OF FIRE to two people who comment at Xpresso Reads! :)

Comments

  1. Talli RolandMarch 14, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    Congrats on making your goal! I finished a first draft last week and now I'm pretty much ripping it to shreds.

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    1. HeatherMarch 14, 2012 at 10:55 AM

      Yay Talli, congrats! I love that feeling of finishing a first draft. And then the tearing to shreds afterward as well. :)

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  2. Angela BrownMarch 14, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    Good on you for finishing your goals. I've finished most of mine for last week. I hoped to finish my WiP revisions but got caught up in a few familial things so hoping to finish it by the end of this week and get it over to betas.

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    1. HeatherMarch 14, 2012 at 11:36 AM

      You too Angela! Most is better than none. And family has to have it's time too. :)

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  3. Shannon O'DonnellMarch 14, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    i didn't meet my goals for last week, but this week's a fresh start. :-)

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    1. HeatherMarch 14, 2012 at 5:23 PM

      I'm sorry to hear that Shannon. But you're right, it's a new week and a new start!

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  4. BethMarch 14, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    I finally finished my short story last week! Congrats on meeting your goal.

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  5. Linda GrayMarch 14, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    I wrote a new chapter last week, too. Yay! Congrats on finishing yours. BTW, I dropped by and read the interview. You're right, that header is gorgeous, and it's a great interview, too!

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    1. HeatherMarch 14, 2012 at 5:29 PM

      That's great Linda! And thanks for stopping by Giselle's place. :)

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  6. Shannon DuffyMarch 15, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    Wow, no kidding! That header is definitely gorgeous! And congrats on finishing your chapter, even if it was by the skin of your teeth! My sister was visiting for a few days, so I finished a chapter just before she came. Hoping to get in some words today. :)

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