It's perfect weather here for writing for the first day of NaNo (being in Australia I am 11 hours +GMT) All foggy and cold. Great to stay indoors.

So why a NaNo false start for me? Well, I opened my windows words 2007 file and stared at the blank screen for a little while (I always seem to do that, it's a kind of ritual I do to help clear my thoughts and get on track) I began typing the title of my work "The Nourisher" and added my name. Gee, that's a few words already and I haven't even begun the first sentence.

Then I typed, quite rapidly I might add, until I decided I needed to get a cup of tea. Writing always makes me thirsty for some reason. I was at about 700 words. The beginning was dramatic, involving a lawyer being kidnapped by an alien race who 'people' smuggle for another alien race. (quite topical here in Australia now I think about it [the people smuggling part not the 'alien' part]) That lawyer is Drake Glauco a sort of street smart guy who helped draft up a treaty between sentient worlds.

I came back to my computer after I had made my drink and then BANG! The power went out. F**K! I screamed! Everyone, including the kids, ran up to the study to see what the fuss was. I was nearly in tears. They, however, didn't share my pain. Middle boy was more worried why Ben10 was no longer on the TV and he was staring at a black screen. Sheesh, no one appreciates the life of a writer, do they!

When the power came back on, my lovely *hugs and kisses* word program had done and auto save at about the 500 word mark. I hadn't lost too much! Thank goodness. I was able to easily pick up the thread of where I left off. Talk about drama though!

Now, back to it. If you want to add me as a NaNo buddy, click here. I will be posting daily experiences, failures and truimphs right here on my blog.

Happy NaNo everyone. Let the madness begin once more.