Forgive me as I Snoopy dance around the room. I am BEYOND relieved to have the first draft of this novella finished. If I haven’t mentioned it before, I’ll mention it now…I am officially finished with historicals for a while. I think that was part of my writing problem. I know that makes me sound fickle, since I often get tired of contemporaries too, but it’s the truth. I need a break from history.
I’m not sure if yesterday was my most productive day, but it was certainly close. I ended up writing over 6500 words. If only I could have writing days like that everyday. 
At this point, I have no idea if the story even makes sense. Right now, I don’t CARE! Have I mentioned it’s FINISHED? Bounce, bounce, bounce. I feel like Daffy Duck when he’s going off the deep end. All that’s missing is the looney laugh. It feels as if a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. Too bad it didn’t come off my thighs instead. (wg)
How do you celebrate the completion of a story?
October 20th, 2005
Congratulations!! Usually I celebrate the completion by going out to dinner. No cooking that day!
by Tess Harrison October 20th, 2005 at 4:57 amYAY Jordan!! WOO-FREAKIN’-HOO!!!!!! Eat some chocolate, woman! you deserve it!
by Trace October 20th, 2005 at 5:38 amCongrats Jordan!! I LOOOVE that feeling of typing THE END! I usually celebrate with alcohol and a nice dinner out with the hubby and/or the crit group or both!
by Tina Gerow October 20th, 2005 at 8:16 amWay to write, Jordan! That’s excellent. As for celebrating? I don’t do it enough. ::bad me:: Get pampered. That’s always good.
by Jo Leigh October 20th, 2005 at 9:11 amTess, That sounds like a good way to celebrate. Does having dh bring home food count?
by Jordan October 20th, 2005 at 9:27 amTrace, Thanks! I don’t think I have any chocolate in the house. I’m sure there’s a sin in there somewhere. *ggg*
by Jordan October 20th, 2005 at 9:27 amTina, I did split a beer with my dh. Not exactly whooping it up, but what the hey.
by Jordan October 20th, 2005 at 9:28 amJo, I’m really bad about that too. I need to celebrate the small victories more. About the only thing I do is buy champagne if I make a decent sale. I’m going to have to give this some thought. I need to come up with something for the smaller stuff. I love the sound of pampering.
by Jordan October 20th, 2005 at 9:32 amYay!!! Happy for you finishing. Isn’t it the best feeling?? I celebrate by shutting off the computer, taking a bubble bath, reading for pleasure–doing very sensual things to give my brain a rest.
I understand you wanting to put historicals aside. I write both historical and contemporary for that very reason–you need the switch to stay fresh and interested.
by Jennifer Ashley October 20th, 2005 at 10:34 amJennifer, It definitely feels good. There is no doubt. You write wonderful historicals. I love your pirates.
Taking a bubble bath sounds good and is along Jo’s pampering lines.
by Jordan October 20th, 2005 at 11:44 amWow, congratulations!!! That’s absolutely marvelous dahling! You should definitely go get yourself a massage or a pedi, something pampering.
by Shannon October 20th, 2005 at 11:45 amShannon, Thanks! I’m definitely going to do something. I am just not sure what yet.
by Jordan October 20th, 2005 at 11:49 amHAPPY DANCE! HAPPY DANCE! How about MASSAGE?? I am a sucker for a nice massage! Pedicures too. But then, pie, cake, cookies also work.
It’s a month for facing our need for new directions, as you know!
by Maddie October 20th, 2005 at 12:52 pmThanks Maddie! A massage sounds great. Oh goodie, just what I need, more directions to go in. LOL!
by Jordan October 20th, 2005 at 1:01 pmWahoo Congrats!!!
by danica October 20th, 2005 at 2:50 pmThanks Danica!!!
by Jordan October 20th, 2005 at 2:51 pmYou finished, Jordan? Yay, yay, yaaaaay! I celebrate completing a story by, well, um, collapsing into bed and sleeping for two days. Exciting, no?
Congrats, my friend!
by Beth Ciotta October 20th, 2005 at 6:31 pmWhoo Hoo, Jordan!!
by Jaq October 20th, 2005 at 6:32 pmWhoever mentioned the massage–what a great idea! I’m going to try and finish my short novel by next Friday, and if I do, I’m getting that massage!
by Laine Morgan October 20th, 2005 at 8:22 pmHow do I celebrate?
Sleep.
Because I’ve probably been depriving myself. Sleep. Blessed sleep. Restful sleep. As much sleep as I want, for as long as I can get it. Cat-like sleep, dreamy sleep, scrunch-the-pillow-up-around-your-face sleep.
Sleep without plots, lol!
by raine October 20th, 2005 at 10:40 pmI’m about to knock out the last books of the year, and all I have planned is to take an extended bubble bath, paint my toenails and then fall on the bed and not move until someone needs food or chauffeuring.
by PBW October 21st, 2005 at 7:17 amCongrats on hitting the finish line, Jordan.
I collapse on the bed, watch a DVD, and eat junk food. Now I’m on a diet *grrrr* so who knows what I’ll substitute the junk food for. It won’t be carrots, though, that I can promise you *g*
by Jaid Black October 21st, 2005 at 7:37 amOne word… CHOCOLATE!
Well done on that 6.5K words… that’s phenomenal!
by wendywoo October 21st, 2005 at 10:12 amThanks Beth! I have no idea if it makes any sense, but it’s done.
by Jordan October 21st, 2005 at 10:41 amThanks Jaq!
by Jordan October 21st, 2005 at 10:42 amLaine, I have the name of a woman who sounds like she gives a good massage. I may have to phone her up and see. (wg)
by Jordan October 21st, 2005 at 10:43 amRaine, I’m not sure if I understand you correctly, but I ‘think’ you’re saying you like to sleep. *ggg*
by Jordan October 21st, 2005 at 10:44 amThanks PBW! I’m feeling saucy, so I might try to knock out a quickie story. It would make me feel a whole lot better about the year if I could manage that and a partial to my agent BEFORE Dec. I think I’ll do my toenails today.
by Jordan October 21st, 2005 at 10:45 amJaid, What happened to the fudge you ordered?
As for carrots, I’m right there with you sister. Unless they’re ‘candied’, I can’t eat them. LOL!
by Jordan October 21st, 2005 at 10:47 amThanks Wendy! I should’ve gone for 7K. I could’ve hit it, but I was just so happy to be finished I didn’t care. *g*
by Jordan October 21st, 2005 at 10:48 amPBW, with your family, someone will want food before you’ve finished painting your nails.
by Gabriele October 21st, 2005 at 11:45 amon finishing the story.
Thanks for the dancing conga line of mice, Gabriele! That’s great.
by Jordan October 21st, 2005 at 11:50 am