What´s up Wednesday is the brainchild of Jaime and Erin. It´s a weekly meme geared toward readers and writers, allowing us to touch base with blog friends and let them know what’s up. Should you wish to join, make sure to leave a link to your What’s Up Wednesday post in the widget on Jaime´s blog or Erin‘s blog.
What I’m reading
I finished reading the amazing Riley Edgewood´s VIP series and all I have to say is “Gage” 🙂
And I am about to start UNDER THE NEVER SKY
What I’m Writing
I am still drafting my NaNo novel: a NA thriller, which is currently at 39 000 words. The goal is to finish drafting it by the end of December. And have it CP & beta-ready by the end of January, latest.
What else I´ve been up to
We’re almost all moved in. I only need to finish my nook in my office…and still go through a few boxes but otherwise, we’re pretty much set.
We got our first tree in our new home.
I received this wonderful#Sipswap mug – which is definitely inspiring. Thanks again Crystal.
And I missed a step going into our garage yesterday. We have friends from Germany over and we were on our way to the Inner Harbor in Baltimore, or we were supposed to but instead pouf I decided to go flying.
It is better today, but definitely can’t go jogging for a few days.
Doh.
What works for me
Re-reading past scenes to get back in the mood of the novel. Writing comments as I go on the side to make sure I don`t forget anything when I get back to it…
Those comments can be funny or sometimes it almost seems like I´m leaving a clue to future self without really explaining what past self meant. But it works 🙂
I can’t wait to check all your posts and see what you’ve been up to 🙂
Elodie Nowodazkij 
Under The Never Sky is STILL on my TBR list. Actually, I think I have like over 150 on that list. #slamsheadondesk Will I ever reach the end of it??? Ooh, I hope not. 🙂 Let me know if you think I should bump it up on my list. Take care of that foot/ankle! You’ll need it to do some dancing during the holidays.
Have a wonderful holiday season!
I have just started but will definitely let you know if I think you should bump Under The Never Sky up your list 🙂 My ankle is feeling better so yay 🙂 Hope you´re having a great week!
On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 9:02 AM, Elodie Nowodazkij wrote:
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Oh my word, lady, take care of that foot. Good luck getting through your draft. I’m on target to finish revisions by the end of the month, too, so let’s have some twitter parties! Also, that mug is funny. 🙂
Thanks, Sara 🙂 Twitter parties definitely need to happen!
On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 9:33 AM, Elodie Nowodazkij wrote:
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Rereading a book is definitely great inspiration for editing, revising, or resuming a hiatused project. It can make one fall in love with the characters and story all over again.
Falling in love all over again with a book is so magical and much needed when it becomes oh so hard to write some scenes 🙂 Hope you have a wonderful week!
On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 9:34 AM, Elodie Nowodazkij wrote:
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LOVE your Sipswap mug! I also agree about rereading a book and getting inspiration from it. Good luck with the rest of your move in, Elodie, and writing your NA Thriller! Have a great week!
Thanks, Rachel 🙂 My Sipswap mug is exactly what I need to read right now 🙂 Hope you´re having a wonderful week!
On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 10:13 AM, Elodie Nowodazkij wrote:
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ouch!! so sorry about your foot! and I LOVE that mug!
My foot is doing a tad better today 🙂 Hope you´re having a great week!
On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 10:23 AM, Elodie Nowodazkij wrote:
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Love the mug! I love creative mugs. There’s one I have to get someday that says, DON’T LET THE MUGGLES GET YOU DOWN. I need it in my life.
🙂 That mug sounds pretty awesome too, lol 🙂 Hope you´re having a wonderful Friday and thanks for stopping by!
On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 10:44 AM, Elodie Nowodazkij wrote:
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Such a bummer about your ankle. Feel better soon, lady! I’m with you on Team Gage… *swoon* And I love your #SipSwap mug. Crystal did good!
Gage is one of my favorite book boyfriend this year 🙂 My ankle is now swollen, but I can hobble around…the one thing I´ve learned? Hold on to the railing 🙂 Hope you´re having a wonderful morning!
On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 10:51 AM, Elodie Nowodazkij wrote:
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Good luck meeting all your writing goals this month. Have a great week and a great holiday season.
Thank you so much, Kate!
On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 11:20 AM, Elodie Nowodazkij wrote:
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Best of luck finishing your draft! 🙂 Love the mug!
It`s a pretty awesome mug 🙂 Thanks a lot, Emma!
On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 11:52 AM, Elodie Nowodazkij wrote:
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Ooo, I hope you love UNDER THE NEVER SKY as much as I do! That whole series is fantastic! (Perry and Roar…faves of mine!) Nice to hear that you’re all moved in. I’m still finding things tucked away in boxes from our move over a year ago lol. Nice to have that all done in time for Christmas. 🙂 Good luck as you finish up your NA Thriller draft! 39,000 words is a decent chunk done already. Have a great week, Elodie! 😀
Thanks, Jaime! I am planning to spend some time with UNDER THE NEVER SKY today…I´m sure I´m going to enjoy it! We ended up moving unpacked boxes from our last move in Germany…lol Hope you´re having a great week and I`m cheering you on for your 500 words a day. You can do it!
On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 12:25 PM, Elodie Nowodazkij wrote:
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I also re-read past scenes to get in the mood. Some writing advice says not to do that, but writing advice is so varied, I think you have to do what works for you.
Lovely Christmas tree!
Thanks, Stephanie! 🙂 Having a tree in our new home makes it feel like we´re really moved in 🙂 And I agree: writing advice is so varied, that it`s important to do what works for you! Hope you´re having a wonderful Friday!
On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 1:02 PM, Elodie Nowodazkij wrote:
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Hooray for your first tree in your new home 😀 And best of luck with the writing 🙂
Thanks a lot 🙂 Having the tree really makes it feel like home…and the writing´s going slowly but steadily 🙂 Hope you´re having a wonderful Friday!
On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 1:44 PM, Elodie Nowodazkij wrote:
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“Past me leaving clues for future me” made me laugh because I often scratch my head at my own notes…
I sometimes wish I could have a conversation with my past self 🙂 🙂 Hope you´re having a wonderful Friday, Niki!
On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 2:21 PM, Elodie Nowodazkij wrote:
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Sorry about the fall! Your tree is beautiful!
I enjoyed the Under the Never Sly trilogy- the first book more than the others though. 🙂
Thanks, Melanie 🙂 The ankle is now a bit swollen but doesn´t hurt a lot so I´m crossing my fingers it should be fine…I´m looking forward to be spending time with UNDER THE NEVER SKY this afternoon 🙂 Hope you´re having a wonderful Friday!
On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 3:18 PM, Elodie Nowodazkij wrote:
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Oh dear! So sorry about your foot injury! Hope it feels much better soon!
Good luck pushing through your draft by the end of December! I’m sure you can do it! Also, I hope you enjoy UNDER THE NEVER SKY. I love that series! 🙂
Thanks, Erin 🙂 My ankle is a bit swollen but doesn´t hurt too too much so crossing my fingers it should be fine 🙂 Hope your writing is going well too!
On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 4:19 PM, Elodie Nowodazkij wrote:
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How many words do you think your NaNo novel will end up being? I love thrillers, and I hope you finish your draft 🙂 But 39k is pretty much already, so I’m sure you’ll make it.
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I think my NA NaNo novel will be around 65k…so I have a few more thousands to go 🙂 Hope you´re having a wonderful Friday!
On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 4:54 PM, Elodie Nowodazkij wrote:
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Ouch, hope you’re feeling better soon!
Is that a nesting doll ornament? So pretty 🙂
Thanks, Jennifer! It´s indeed a nesting doll ornament. We bought it in Moscow two years ago 🙂 Hope you´re having a wonderful Friday!
On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 8:41 PM, Elodie Nowodazkij wrote:
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First tree in a new house is always so much fun! Yours is beautiful.
Hope your foot starts feeling better soon!
Thanks, Crystal! And thanks again for an amazing mug!!! I love it 🙂 Hope you´re having a wonderful Friday!
On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 9:51 PM, Elodie Nowodazkij wrote:
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Oh no! So sorry about your ankle. *sends ice cream* (which can be either eaten or used as a cold compress…or both)
But yay, for first Christmas tree in your new house. Holidays in a new house really make it feel like a home.
Hope you have a great week!
*Gulp ice cream* 🙂 I´ve got ice cubes for my ankle 🙂 Thanks, Kris! Hope you´re having a wonderful Friday!
On Thu, Dec 11, 2014 at 9:04 AM, Elodie Nowodazkij wrote:
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