Category: Miscellaneous

  • Looking Forward – 2023 Goals

    Looking Forward – 2023 Goals

    It’s the end of the year and I’ve spent the last week and a half taking a look at all of the material I’ve accumulated over the years and trying to decide what I would like to try to get done next year. For those of you who don’t know, I’ve actually been scaling back…

  • Colonial Adventures – a Small Poll

    Colonial Adventures – a Small Poll

    In between writing sessions for NaNoWriMo, I’ve been painting miniatures for a small commission and figures for my Zandeland project. Here’s a photo of my first finished Azande warrior: Anyway, as I’ve been painting, I wondered how many gamers collect and play games in what some call “niche periods.” If you are new to miniature…

  • NaNoWriMo Day 6

    NaNoWriMo Day 6

    The good news is that I’m still on track to reach 50,000 words by November 30th. I managed to get 1,711 words written today for a total of 9,971 words. Looks like I will break the 10,000 word barrier tomorrow. Papsikels Aliens The Alien of the day is called the “Xeno Brood Grabber.” I can…

  • NaNoWriMo Day 5

    NaNoWriMo Day 5

    Today I wrote 2,088 words. I’m now on track to reach 50,000 words by November 30th! I’m tired, it was a long day and I’m going to try to repeat the same tomorrow. Papsikels Aliens This is another Brood Warrior with the long smooth tail. Looking at him from above reminds me of the scenes…

  • NaNoWriMo Day 4

    NaNoWriMo Day 4

    Day number 4 is done. I wrote 1,698 words today for a total of 6,172 words. The stats now say I’ll reach 50,000 words on December 2nd. Going to try for 2,000 words tomorrow. Papsikels Aliens (not) Today I’m going to post a different picture, just to break up the monotony of seeing another alien.…

  • NaNoWriMo Day 3

    NaNoWriMo Day 3

    I did better today, I managed to pass the daily word goal and ended the day with 1,742 words, giving me a total of 4,474 words. According to statistics, I should hit 50,000 words on December 4th, which isn’t good. I guess I’ll be writing extra over the weekend to catch up. Papsikels Aliens Today’s…