Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-11-29

Posted on 29 November 2009 by Jeff Kirvin

Up to 42225 today, over 1500 words in a day filled with real life stuff. #amwriting #mguwc #nanowrimo #
Created a "Pink Floyd/Roger Waters" station in #pandora and OMG TEH AWESOME. Doors, Dire Straits, Led Zepellin, Beatles, etc. #
@dmcduck My ending's already in mind, but I won't get to it for another 40k or so, probably sevens week of December. #mguwc in reply to dmcduck #
@aslapintheface Sorry, the writing is coming slowly today—the day job beckons—and I don't let myself hang out on Twitter until I get 2k. in reply to aslapintheface #
RT @maureenjohnson: Another beautiful holiday tradition: removing the six dozen viruses my dad has gotten on his computer. #techsgiving #
RT @alyankovic http://twitpic.com/qoah9 – I try to live my life with no egrets. #
1820 words, and now I'm trying to figure out how my characters sucker the antagonist into another trap. HELLO TWITTER! #amwriting #sorta #
@ryanestevenson I'd try that, but I camembert it. in reply to ryanestevenson #
"Hey, immortal demon guy! Come get us! Under this power relay station! No, it's not a trap, why?" #wip #amwriting #notreally #
@dmcduck Somehow I think it would be easier to get my antag involved in a land war in Asia than into this trap… in reply to dmcduck #
@dmcduck No, we're not trying to get *me* into the trap… in reply to dmcduck #
@dmcduck Nicely done! in reply to dmcduck #
@dmcduck I'm trying to get back on track. Heading to a write-in presently. Just need a dumber demon. in reply to dmcduck #
@dmcduck Well, you'd better finish tomorrow at the latest. in reply to dmcduck #
2036 words today. The rest of this write in is just gravy. Mmmm gravy. #amwriting #mguwc #nanowrimo #
Even though I've got my 2k for the day, only 739 more and I get to 45k total. This is how I get into trouble. #amwriting #
@dmcduck I got around luring the demon into the trap by writing [I'm skipping this scene] and continuing on. in reply to dmcduck #
"Wait, I know you. Didn't I kill you last night?" #wip #amwriting #mguwc #nanowrimo #
3030 today, manuscript at 45255. First 500 words were torture, but if you hang in there, good things happen. #amwriting #mguwc #nanowrimo #
@ryanestevenson I tell ya, if I can squeeze 3k out of a day like today, I have no excuse not to get 2k every day. in reply to ryanestevenson #
In retrospect, yesterday's 3k was some of my weakest work in the book. But no fixing it until it's time for rewrites. #amwriting #notediting #
2 exciting scenes to write today, but suddenly overcome with fatigue. My get up and go has got up and went. #amwriting #mguwc #nanowrimo #
@dmcduck I'm trying to draw on the supposed rejuvenating qualities of peppermint. It's working a little. in reply to dmcduck #
@aslapintheface Yeah, I know. Can't just quit SSRIs cold turkey, though. Cold ham, maybe. in reply to aslapintheface #
@niassa WordPress is teh r0xx0rz in reply to niassa #
@PhilippaJane Goofy emo werewolves? in reply to PhilippaJane #
@mikecane Moto Droid is industrial design only an engineer could love. Ugly ass phone. in reply to mikecane #
@niassa You'd want to install one of the comments plugins like Intense Debate rather than using the stock comments. in reply to niassa #
2100 words today, manuscript up over 47k. Should "finish" #nanowrimo tomorrow, though still another 30k+ on the book #amwriting #mguwc #
@moondustwriter The biggest difference for me this year was an iron-clad commitment to write *something* every single day. in reply to moondustwriter #
@ptocheia For my book, Tang + vodka would be oddly appropriate. in reply to ptocheia #
@rcartwright I haz a small. Room, that is. in reply to rcartwright #
49007, only 993 words to go to win #nanowrimo #
@Westernwizard I got nearly 1k over lunch at Chipotle. It's not widely known but cilantro aids word count. in reply to Westernwizard #
@nyneshaydee It's the last 993 words of #nanowrimo, still over half a million words to go to finish #MGUWC by Labor Day 2010. in reply to nyneshaydee #
@aslapintheface Thank you! I appreciate your very real encouragement. in reply to aslapintheface #
@nyneshaydee In a way, that's going to be the hard part. I got to do the first 50k with friends. I do the last .5M alone. #MGUWC in reply to nyneshaydee #
.@nyneshaydee The Maximum Geek Ultimate Writing Challenge http://bit.ly/mguwc Commit to writing every day for 300 days. #mguwc #
@nyneshaydee I think I'm the only one dumb enough to shoot for 2k every day for 300 days. Others are doing short stories, journaling, etc. in reply to nyneshaydee #
"Wait, are the immortals from the future?" "As long as they're not from planet Zeist, I don't care." #wip #amwriting #
@nyneshaydee Less bravery and more desperation to finally get this story told. http://www.jeffkirvin.net/2009/10/making-writing-a-priority in reply to nyneshaydee #
@dmcduck I may finish by the top of the hour if I push it. Sitting at 49567. #nanowrimo in reply to dmcduck #
Aren't today's teabag protesters the same people who called anyone who disagreed with the president a traitor six years ago? #
@sethclifford Thought so. Do they know it? in reply to sethclifford #
@nyneshaydee Well, I thank you. It's nice to know people are pulling for me. in reply to nyneshaydee #
@nyneshaydee The key so far has been to write something, anything at all, every. single. day. You can find time to write if you look. in reply to nyneshaydee #
@jkendrick Now comes the hard part: writing 6.3 books without the NaNoWriMo community. in reply to jkendrick #
@Westernwizard Slow day at the office today. in reply to Westernwizard #
@Westernwizard Posted! I've got ~30k more to finish this book then six more books by Labor Day. Gonna be a good year, this 2010… in reply to Westernwizard #
@Westernwizard Yeah, people have tried to tell me I'm never selling a 7 book series, but they rejected Tolkien at first, too. #bwahahahahaha in reply to Westernwizard #
BTW, 2854 for the daily word count, and that's before going to a write-in in 20 minutes here. #cantstopthesignal #amwriting #mguwc #
@Westernwizard I've spent the last ten years writing mostly nonfiction–mostly–and honing the craft. Selling this puppy 1 way or another! in reply to Westernwizard #
@niassa I am so stealing that. in reply to niassa #
@Westernwizard What's weird is that getting my Malcolm Gladwell 10k hours totally snuck up on me. Didn't realize what I was doing. #outliers in reply to Westernwizard #
For me, learning how to write was kind of like washing and waxing a bunch of cars and then finding out I know Karate. #
@Gartenberg One of the best sitcoms EVER. in reply to Gartenberg #
@niassa On my way now! in reply to niassa #
@jeanettemarsh We Yanks are an odd bunch. We have all sorts of bizarre customs. in reply to jeanettemarsh #
@hownottowrite Keep going! in reply to hownottowrite #
@dgawlik324 But in a good way, right? in reply to dgawlik324 #
RT @jchutchins: Two muffins baking in an oven. One says, "Man, it's hot in here!" The other says, "Yikes! A talking muffin!" #
Trying to fight through the tryptophan and get my 2000 words before the Broncos game #amwriting #mguwc #
Well, I got a couple hundred words. Thinking about going home if my 1yr old niece doesn't stop crying before the Broncos game. #
@rcartwright The desktop I have is a ginormous ancient HP. I had it set up in the room for a while, but takes up too much gorram space. in reply to rcartwright #
Can we try having a game just without the officials? #broncos #
@niassa Just not sure it would be *worse* for the Broncos than the officiating we've been getting in reply to niassa #
You're going the wrong way, Broncos! #
How in the hell can the center be guilty of false start? #
RT @BroncosStable Coughlin is 1 cane away from life as Mr. McGoo. #
Wow. BMarsh. #broncos #
w00t #broncos #
RT @jchutchins Best Christmas movie ever: DIE HARD #
@richfinck <foghorn /> in reply to richfinck #
@Westernwizard I've got a couple hundred words so far, hope to get at least a little more after the Broncos game, but unlikely to get to 2k. in reply to Westernwizard #
@Westernwizard Fortunately I have to go to work tomorrow and I'll be the only one there. Should get 5k or more. in reply to Westernwizard #
RT @DaveKrieger OK, I don't know what this means, but the fans at Invesco are doing the Tulo chant. #
@dgawlik324 I think I'd actually pay to see that. in reply to dgawlik324 #
@niassa I actually visualized him running with his eyes. Corrupted by "Symphony in Slang" at a young age. http://bit.ly/5Iy5DV in reply to niassa #
RT @jchutchins I don't like reading print books anymore. Too heavy and ungainly compared to my Kindle. Fully embraced the ebook. #
DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM #broncos #
@niassa I used to think so too. I got over it. Read exclusively on my iPhone now. Picking the right typography makes a huge difference. in reply to niassa #
@niassa eReader and Kindle, mostly, also Shortcovers. I'll write up an article on ebook typography. The defaults are never optimum. in reply to niassa #
@Alli_Flowers Hate to break this to you, but people are stupid. in reply to Alli_Flowers #
@PhilippaJane But #operationhealthy endures! in reply to PhilippaJane #
Say it with me: The Broncos secondary isn't old, it's experienced. #
@righter1 w00t! Congo Rat Elations! #nanwrimo in reply to righter1 #
@dgawlik324 Yes, yes you are. in reply to dgawlik324 #
RT @maureenjohnson *shoves Thanksgiving out of the way* it's Christmas! It's Christmas! #
RT @OTOOLEFAN: Can Lou Dobbs expand his base beyond the Latino community? #
@mikecane H1N1: You can't stop it, you can only hope to contain it! in reply to mikecane #
@EricStangel Coughlin was too busy trying to shoot Omega Beams at his players. in reply to EricStangel #
@jennybeanses Who invented liquid soap and why? in reply to jennybeanses #
RT @mikecane: Dubai in deep water as ripples from debt crisis spread http://tinyurl.com/ygrjr6s @Future_shock #
PC crashed and took a page of my novel with it (Word autosave preserved some of today's work, tho). Demotivated to get back into it. #mguwc #
@mikecane Only problem I have with iPod Touch + MiFi is lack of camera and GPS. in reply to mikecane #
@jennybeanses Of course, the inventor was ostracized. "Zog! Why you no smell like crap?" in reply to jennybeanses #
Writing workspace. iTunes on Netbook, Excel, Evernote and Word on 22" monitor 1, Seesmic on monitor 2. #mguwc http://yfrog.com/1yvm6zj #
@niassa Might be time to write a blog article so the story seems "fresh" when I get back into it. #amwriting in reply to niassa #
@nyneshaydee Huh, my demon in the scene I'm writing is also wearing Armani. Small world. #amwriting #nanowrimo #mguwc in reply to nyneshaydee #
@maureenjohnson OH THE HUMANITY in reply to maureenjohnson #
"Kyle told me to stop making him look bad because those were great balls. He said I could have caught them with two hands.” Brandon Marshall #
Anybody else notice that the end of the movie "Pump Up The Volume" is real, only now we call it podcasting? That still hits me sometimes. #
@PhilippaJane Zombies should never fly. Unless, you know, they need to use up the miles. in reply to PhilippaJane #
Figured out Excel conditional formatting so days I don't hit 2k are red, days I get 2k but not my target are yellow and if on target green. #
Today is yellow at 2189 words. If I get 599 more I go green and hit 54k total. #amwriting #mguwc #waytoogeekywithExcel #
@Alli_Flowers So far that's green, but I might add purple for days 4k and over. Can I love Excel too much? in reply to Alli_Flowers #
I have no shame. #
I also haven't figured out how to post images in Seesmic for Windows. http://yfrog.com/1yeeknj #
You know those times where a story problem solves itself and the outline pops into place? This is one of those times. #amwriting #mguwc #
@emokidsloveme I think that was an Ugly Kid Joe song. in reply to emokidsloveme #
The Star Trek score by Michael Giacchino is perfect writing music for just about any kind of thriller. #thatisall #amwritring #mguwc #
T minus 3 hours to Mongolian BBQ #
RT @OTOOLEFAN Right now, it's easier to find a pay phone than a moderate Republican. #
Last plot chasm vanquished. Clear shot to the finish line from here. The next 2 weeks are going to RAWK. #amwriting #mguwc #
See, this is what I mean. Finally went green by hitting 54k total, but look, I'm at 2913 for the day. Surely I can hit 3k, right? #amwriting #
Final word count before Mongolian BBQ: 3285 today for 54497 total. #amwriting #mguwc #
RT @mikecane Things Other People Accomplished When They Were Your Age http://tinyurl.com/uchx <- put in age then feel like shit #
Okay, when Neil Armstrong was my age he became the first human to set foot on the moon. I feel less proud of my noveling now. #
@ichadman I know. I have to fall back on Bill Murray from "Stripes": "I'm pacing myself." in reply to ichadman #
@eliyannakaiser Inspiration. Seriously, if I can do this, with the attention span of a gnat on meth, anyone can. in reply to eliyannakaiser #
RT @mommywantsvodka: Thar be ninjas. #
@nyneshaydee Really? Even better than Kung Fu Fighting? in reply to nyneshaydee #
@nyneshaydee w00t! FINISH IT! (sorry, the score to Mortal Kombat is in my writing music playlist) in reply to nyneshaydee #
Feeling more antisocial than usual, so no write-ins today. Set up at Chipotle, but already thinking about going home and writing in bed. #
BTW, in and out of Walmart with a shiny new Griffin iPhone cable in under 5 minutes. Don't depend on consumer spending for econ recovery. #
Actually have a lot to do today. Exciting novel act 2 climax and my Official Plan for my writing career to blog, but curiously demotivated. #
Frankly, I blame my dad for making me do manual labor. "Dammit, Darrel, I'm a writer, not a bricklayer!" #
@rcartwright so… tired…. in reply to rcartwright #
@rcartwright I mean, heck, I had to get out of bed at *noon*! It's barbaric! in reply to rcartwright #
The score from Jurassic Park is less scary if you're at Chipotle and can smell the dinosaurs cooking. #
Why no, I'm not just hanging out on Twitter to avoid writing. #looksomethingshiny #
Dammit, another Brintey porn bot. Okay, I'll go write. FINE, TWITTER, BE THAT WAY. #
@jkendrick Funny, that. I keep opening my manuscript, and dammit, the word count hasn't gone up since last time I checked. in reply to jkendrick #
@crimsonsky76 Oh, the shiny things coming to you soon… We're about to get to the Good Part of the novel. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@crimsonsky76 Also, I will have an Announcement to make soon. #thatisall in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@jkendrick Yes, it's about the story. The story of you getting 2,000 words a day written on the novel. in reply to jkendrick #
@jkendrick Also, oh, look, I'm building momentum/enthusiasm. #amwriting in reply to jkendrick #
I still have no idea what C-beams are, nor why they would glitter in the darkness near Tannhäuser Gate. #timetodie #
@jkendrick And… Look, I'm writing! in reply to jkendrick #
@crimsonsky76 Oh, it's a good Announcement. A Very Good Announcement indeed. #notactuallyaamilnebutidoplayhimontv in reply to crimsonsky76 #
113k in a month. I bow to you, sir. RT @nlowell #nanowrimo final update: today: 4775 – total: 113,508 … first draft done. #
1004 words so far today, 55501 total. #amwriting #
RT @EricStangel In what appears to be a copycat situation & a cry for help, Vijay Singh was just seen driving around in a golf cart naked #
RAWK!!! RT @nyneshaydee I've written nearly 4K words today. Currently: 46467 words. #wordcount #nanowrimo #
@eliyannakaiser Next time that happens, say "writing porn." Then when they say "really?" you can say "no, it's just fiction" instead. in reply to eliyannakaiser #
@PhilippaJane What about @jchutchins? He killed the president with a 4 year old boy. in reply to PhilippaJane #
Just saw the first five minutes of Ice Spiders on SyFy. Already know exactly how the movie is going to play out. #shouldstillbescreenwriting #
Almost done with my CSI: Miami break, then back to writing. After I hit my quota, Numb3rs! #
The characters, they still surprise me. Just figured out the perfect way for my chars to escape is to let them get arrested. #amwriting #
w00t, My protagonist just finally killed a demon. Only took 56,000 words to do it. #amwriting #nanowrimo #mguwc #
@caitkitt I force myself to write by withholding entertainment. I can go a day without food. in reply to caitkitt #
@nyneshaydee Flipped him off a catwalk into a vat of molten steel. Turned out to be less like T2 than thought. #wip #amwriting #mguwc in reply to nyneshaydee #
Seem to be incapable of using the pronoun "I" and yet can use that letter in other words. Like "in". Weird. That one too. #
@OTOOLEFAN Oh, sure, NOW you tell me! #notconvincedmyssrisdoanythinguseful in reply to OTOOLEFAN #
Oh, and btw, the dreaded Act 2 of the first book is DONE BABY! #
/doing my little act 2 dance #
CSI: Gondor #TolkienTV #
Mordor's Next Top Model #TolkienTV (tell me you wouldn't watch that) #
And back to writing on a Saturday night! #glamorouswriterlifestyle #
I just generated my #TweetCloud out of a year of my tweets – http://w33.us/82u #
RT @Scottclevenger: Flasher #rejectedreindeer #
Settled in at the "office" to write… http://yfrog.com/4e2cpj #
I just aged 5 years. Evernote 3.5 beta lost my manuscript attachment! Tracked down a backup file and reverting back to @evernote 3.1. #
@crimsonsky76 @ichadman I will NOT EVER upgrade to @evernote 3.5 if they can't get it stable. "Destroy no data" should be Job 1! in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@nataliewhipple So what happens when you add it to something inherently unappetizing to begin with? "Mealworm Casserole." I see your point. in reply to nataliewhipple #
@crimsonsky76 And yet, it completely disappeared a file attachment, nearly 60 hours of work. Inexcusable, @evernote in reply to crimsonsky76 #
Trying out @dropbox as an alternative to Evernote for file syncing. Add that to using Instapaper for articles, WordPress for drafts… #
@DaphneUn Welcome back to the Rockies! in reply to DaphneUn #
@crimsonsky76 See, I've almost stopped putting actual notes in Evernote. Dropbox, Instapaper and WordPress pretty much cover it. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
Trust is EVERYTHING with online services. If I can't trust @evernote, it loses all its value. I'll move on to something else. #
@crimsonsky76 I had multiple levels of redundancy, and could've reconstructed the file if I couldn't find a backup. Shouldn't come to that. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@ichadman Any bugs that can zap data never should have made it out of alpha. I used to be a developer. I don't play around with data. in reply to ichadman #
Are pronouns (he, him) capitalized for angels, or just for gods? #
@BstiNatosi @PhilNickinson Thank you for the advice. I don't know how writers researched before Twitter. #
@crimsonsky76 Well, it also depends on the POV character. I think Susan probably would capitalize, Daniel definitely wouldn't. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@crimsonsky76 I attribute that to his having a lot of time on his hands. A dozen millennia doesn't make one concise. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
1277 words at Chipotle. Will finish for the day and write tomorrow's article at home. #amwriting #mguwc #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-11-22

Posted on 22 November 2009 by Jeff Kirvin

@billious Probably not as bad on deeper PC keyboards with more key travel. But on a flat netbook keyboard, even 1mm nails slip. in reply to billious #
@niassa @kazoochica Sadly a squid donkey probably would have made for a better movie. Assuming they dumped Debbie Gibson. in reply to niassa #
@kazoochica That would explain why you laugh at my jokes. in reply to kazoochica #
Ditto. Building monentum sucks. RT @matociquala: Why do I always have to slog to 700 words, and then I find third gear? #
Patriots have scored 24 unanswered points on Indy. Wondering if it's safe to go back to writing. Against anyone but Peyton Manning… #
@kimidreams missing thumb because of yet another senseless onion-related injury? in reply to kimidreams #
@Westernwizard I know what happens for the next 3 scenes at least. Maybe too well, hence my lack of motivation to write them. in reply to Westernwizard #
Those were without a doubt the saltiest pickles I've ever had. If only I weren't too lazy to go get more water. #
@Westernwizard Oh, I have great little moments where the narrator surprises me. Need to embrace those more. The plot != the writing in reply to Westernwizard #
@robkroese What? But it's got religious stuff in it and everything! in reply to robkroese #
RT @OTOOLEFAN: In America, Reading should be Fundamental, not Religion. #
@nyneshaydee Could be cute, could be Daddy isn't taking the hint. in reply to nyneshaydee #
RT @Your_Novel: An Internet intervention –http://writeordie.drwicked.com/ #
@niassa w00t! You rock! Now finish the book, or it's all for nothing. in reply to niassa #
Thinking I need to read more to recharge my writing batteries. Plan to finish Night Shift by @LilithSaintcrow tonight. #
@jesshartley Lili's an inspiration in a number of ways. in reply to jesshartley #
@Alli_Flowers A gorram good one. in reply to Alli_Flowers #
RT @tibbarerew: I discovered the cure for writers block. Have the floor eat a guy. It's amazingly effective. #
RT @Westernwizard: Holy crap! What a game! #Colts #Patriots #
Okay, fine. The Colts are a Team of Destiny. #
RT @mollywood: And that's why I *always* watch Colts-Patriots. #
@Westernwizard Colts vs Saints is going to be a pretty good SuperBowl. in reply to Westernwizard #
1050 words this morning, 1300+ to go. #amwriting #nanowrimo #mguwc #
RT @JeremyCShipp: On my desk, tiny power rangers in cowboy hats are riding demonic hedgehogs, lassoing pygmy Mr. Belvedere mimes. #
O HAI CAFFEINE SURE YES HAVE SOME #
@aslapintheface Yup, that's where I was going with that. Ghostbusters: Perhaps the most quotable movie of all time in reply to aslapintheface #
If I can write 1311 words in the next hour and a half, I can watch Big Bang Theory and Castle tonight! w00t! #amwriting #mguwc #nanowrimo #
2440 words today, manuscript at 25056. #amwriting #mguwc #nanowrimo #
RT: @Christine_dAbo Need to sit down and concentrate on my wri–hey look at this shiny thing!! #
RT @DRSPodcast Tis the season, folks! How 'bout giving the gift of lit! http://tinyurl.com/giftlit. Please RT. #
@nyneshaydee Hey, that's better than half! in reply to nyneshaydee #
@niassa Next time I see you, remind me to tell you about the terrorist squirrels on Keesler AFB in Biloxi, MS. Hate the damn things. in reply to niassa #
RT @samplereality #NaNoWriMo Tip: The arc of the moral universe is long and it bends toward slutty vampire novels. #
@Alli_Flowers w00t!! Football!! in reply to Alli_Flowers #
@richfinck It's about several hours long. in reply to richfinck #
Holy goats, I'm serial tweeting again. Must mean I got my word count for the day. #
@MaxGeek Did it involve a monkey and/or an elephant? in reply to MaxGeek #
RT @splatnuk: RT @miss_sarah_s: I'm going to make him an otter he can't refuse #misquotedmovielines #
RT @splatnuk: "Round up the usual muppets." #misquotedmovielines #
@tibbarerew Bustery is good. in reply to tibbarerew #
RT @TeeMonster: (@brandg) The Horse will be with you. Always. #MisquotedMovieLines #
RT @pjwaldron I'M out of hors d'oeuvres?! YOU'RE out of hors d'oeuvres! This whole damn court is out of hors d'oeuvres! #misquotedmovielines #
RT @MattFnWallace: My body used to be a living weapon. It is now much more akin to a used kitchen appliance bought at a consignment store. #
Yesterday's finish was the end of the act 1 turning point. Next 14 days, words 25k to 60k, are the dreaded act 2. #amwriting #mguwc #
@Westernwizard Dreaded to write, mostly because the outline for this act is very sketchy. Lots of the unknown. in reply to Westernwizard #
@Westernwizard I'm great at beginnings and endings, but middles scare the crap out of me. I always worry they read like filler. in reply to Westernwizard #
.@ev @biz @twitter Just wanted y'all to know that I love the new Retweet function. Hope you don't give in to the squeaky wheels. #
@mikecane Wait, isn't Six a Cylon? in reply to mikecane #
@MariKurisato Blade Runner's good, but I have to go with The Matrix as best SF movie ever. in reply to MariKurisato #
@MariKurisato People forget how groundbreaking The Matrix really was. Plus, it's neat to discuss with philosophy professors. in reply to MariKurisato #
@MariKurisato I've seen both, but GitS just didn't hit me as hard. in reply to MariKurisato #
@MariKurisato I don't remember. Probably GitS, as my sister is very into anime and got me to watch a lot of it. in reply to MariKurisato #
@CRA1G I really like it. That and the auto refresh have made twitter.com all the client I need on a PC. in reply to CRA1G #
@Westernwizard I know it's not filler, and should be where most of the interesting character stuff happens, but I still worry. in reply to Westernwizard #
@MariKurisato All three LOTR extended releases, which I count as one story. in reply to MariKurisato #
@MariKurisato OH THE HUMANITY in reply to MariKurisato #
ATTN @crimsonsky76: from the maker of PhatNotes RT @mikecane WritePad Pro for iPhone http://tinyurl.com/yhz6vy2 <- of interest to writers #
706 words over lunch, 2,238 to go for the day. Manuscript at 25,762. #amwriting #mguwc #nanowrimo #
@nickolaswriter I like the new RTs because they're quick and easy. If can still do it the old way if I need to comment. Best of both worlds. in reply to nickolaswriter #
@DaphneUn I'm honestly curious. Given that you can still RT the old way if you want to comment, what's so bad about the new RT feature? in reply to DaphneUn #
@nickolaswriter How is it any different than retweeting the old way from Twitter.com? If you comment, has anything actually changed? in reply to nickolaswriter #
@nickolaswriter According to Twitter, clients that don't understand the new RT function will just show "RT username blah". Same as before. in reply to nickolaswriter #
How would you kill something that had nanites in its blood that repair damage (injuries, aging) almost as fast as they happen? #research #
Wow, good suggestions, folks! (except Alli, who provide more of a tease) #research #
@crimsonsky76 No, beheading doesn't work on them. They just put the head back on, let it reattach and keep going. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@crimsonsky76 The grenade launcher idea from the original doesn't work either, too easy. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@crimsonsky76 A virus doesn't fit the story. Doesn't work if the humans can kill them all off at once. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
1319 for the day so far, plus my tweeple have given me lots of idea to mine for Act 2. Might have a full outline tonight. #amwriting #mguwc #
Act 2, I haz it. A chase thru DC, Baltimore, Philly, NYC, Newark and ending with a demon and an angel in Bethlehem, PA. #amwriting #mguwc #
@dgawlik324 Good call, added electrocution in Philly to the list. Ben Franklin would be proud. in reply to dgawlik324 #
RT @JeremyCShipp: Mailmen often push the envelope. #
@kimidreams I went to high school in Nazareth PA & did my USAF years in DC. Love the east coast. in reply to kimidreams #
@maureenjohnson The video was awesome. Really captured the terror. in reply to maureenjohnson #
RT @Mainframe: Soft kitty, warm kitty
Little ball of fur.
Happy kitty, sleepy kitty
Purr purr purr.
#bbt #
RT @OTOOLEFAN: 'Going Rogue' makes Dan Brown look like Ken Burns. #
RT @JeremyCShipp: Evil twins are people too. // Shouldnt that be "people 2"? #
RT @NathanFillion: More news. We got something for Buffy fans coming up on Castle! #
Okay, Twitter.com retweets don't seem to show up at all in Tweetie. Rethinking my "pro" stance. #
@dgawlik324 I've been really happy with Dreamhost. in reply to dgawlik324 #
RT @samplereality: #NaNoWriMo Tip for the aspiring horror author. Politics makes strange bedfellows. So does zombie erotica. #
@Ali_Davis There is no spoon. in reply to Ali_Davis #
@Ali_Davis There is, however, a backhoe, if they don't mind the noise. in reply to Ali_Davis #
FRICKIN' PANTS BADGERS #
923 words today so far, 1700 to go. Really getting excited about Act 2. #amwriting #mguwc #nanowrimo #
At 1313 words, I'm 50.05% of the way through my word count today #amwriting #mguwc #probablytakingthesenumberstoofar #
W00T. RT @kazoochica: #Nanowrimo Word Count: 41,304/50,000. Holy moly less than 9,000 words to go! #
DO IT NOW! RT @mightymur: Suddenly want to write an essay called 'fezziwig and boba fett: the power of minor characters with < 10 lines' #
@rohdesign I think what I'm writing now is some of my best work. Keep in mind NaNo' 1667 words/day is easier than the 2k/day pros produce. in reply to rohdesign #
@rohdesign Good work can be done fast or slow. The question is what level of output both challenges and satisfies you? in reply to rohdesign #
@rohdesign Exactly. I'm doing 7 books in 10 months because I need to push myself and make writing not so much habit as autonomous. in reply to rohdesign #
@rohdesign As long as you're happy with your production, I'd say you're doing fine. Some people need the structure, some don't. in reply to rohdesign #
Maximum Geek Vol. 3 Ep. 2 http://bit.ly/1TpnmD #
G'Kar killed Deckard's wife. #justsayin #
@sunilsebastian You know, you can get all 110 eps of B5 here any time: http://www.slashcontrol.com/free-tv-shows/babylon-5 in reply to sunilsebastian #
@sunilsebastian And yes, Blade Runner still rocks the hizzouse in reply to sunilsebastian #
Holy crap, a character I didn't even know existed just walked into the room and started F'ing things up. Love this. #amwriting #mguwc #
BTW, 1656 words for the day so far, just 1 word over 50% to my word count goal for the day. Want to hit 31000. #amwriting #mguwc #nanowrimo #
Otherwise I have nothing interesting to say, other than this is my 5600th tweet. #
@nyneshaydee Sure, he's FBI Assistant Director Louis Gottlieb. Do with him what you will. in reply to nyneshaydee #
@Westernwizard I knew my FBI agent would get pressure from above at some point, totally didn't expect it to be in this scene. in reply to Westernwizard #
@nyneshaydee If I stick to the schedule I've mapped out, I should catch back up to my 2k/day pace by Thanksgiving. #numbersnerd in reply to nyneshaydee #
@DarrenHumphries @aslapintheface I'm always proud to take credit for running off at the mouth. in reply to DarrenHumphries #
Manuscript is now 100 pages long, and starting to look bookish. 29728 words so far with today's goal of 31000 in sight. #amwriting #mguwc #
@Rasplundjr Knowing where to find the pipe also makes you a hero if in a Zombie Apocalypse. in reply to Rasplundjr #
@Rasplundjr Knowing where to find the pipe also makes you a hero at most hip hop concerts. in reply to Rasplundjr #
@Rasplundjr Knowing where to find the pipe does not make you a hero at a plumber's convention. in reply to Rasplundjr #
@robkroese How'd the Commodores get rid of him? in reply to robkroese #
RT @Gartenberg: Key attribute of clouds is that they tend to be made of vapor #chrome #
@StephTheWriter I keep fleshing out things later in the series I'm writing. Damn thing has to be written sequentially, though. in reply to StephTheWriter #
RT @OTOOLEFAN: In honor of Sarah Palin's return to Twitter, I propose a moment of science. #
30035 words. I'm over 30k! #amwriting #mguwc #nanowrimo #
@Westernwizard If I stay on schedule, I'll hit 50k oddly appropriately on Thanksgiving. in reply to Westernwizard #
@Westernwizard According to my schedule I should hit 60k on the 30th, finish the book between 12/10 and 12/20. in reply to Westernwizard #
@dmcduck As we never actually said growing up in Texas, "YEEEEEEE-HAAAAAAAAAAH!" in reply to dmcduck #
Manuscript at 32,000 words even, 4310 for the day. Am now caught back up to the #nanowrimo pace at least. #amwriting #mguwc #
RT @tobiasbuckell: Wow, xkcd maps movie narrative charts: http://xkcd.com/657/ #
RT @FakeAPStylebook: When a story is killed it is worth 45 experience points and drops one item from Treasure Table B. #
RT @FakeAPStylebook: "Awesome" implies feelings of reverence or fear. Great Cthulhu is awesome, as is the latest Taylor Swift single. #
And the outline changes again as my characters once again prove they're smarter than I am. #amwriting #mguwc #nanowrimo #
@The_MOW Some days (the good ones) I'm just the schmuck writing down what they do. Spooky how often they surprise me & improve the story. in reply to The_MOW #
@The_MOW My writing partner had a building eat someone. You could always try that. in reply to The_MOW #
"we’ve got a guy who specializes in spatter patterns, and Dex says this is pretty much how it went down" #wip #amwriting #shameless #mguwc #
While I've been hammering the words, one of my best friends is moving to NYC and my mom may or may not have thyroid cancer. MEEP. #
@nyneshaydee They're taking the whole thing out right about the same time I should be finishing Revelation and transferring to new job. in reply to nyneshaydee #
@crimsonsky76 They're taking out the whole thyroid either way. They won't know if it's cancer until well after they take it out. #confused in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@nyneshaydee Thank you! in reply to nyneshaydee #
@jeanettemarsh She met with the surgeon yesterday and seems convinced it's routine. I'm still worried. in reply to jeanettemarsh #
@jeanettemarsh Thanks for the reassurance. in reply to jeanettemarsh #
RT @JeremyCShipp: What is it with giant polka-dot crickets and their unsolicited medical advice? #
@dmcduck Keep going! I've written two scenes today I had no idea would be in the book. in reply to dmcduck #
In the last 26 hours, have slept, showered, done day job stuff, and written 20 manuscript pages. 0_0 #amwriting #mguwc #nanowrimo #
@dmcduck Keep going! The next 1k is always easier than the last! in reply to dmcduck #
Also, in my book the Archbishop of Baltimore speaks Sumerian. Who knew? #amwriting #mguwc #nanowrimo #
@dmcduck Bring it. I'm shooting for 36k before I call it a night and go buy my Star Trek DVDs. in reply to dmcduck #
@dmcduck @jeffkirvin cackles gleefully, and rubs his palms together… in reply to dmcduck #
@dmcduck I've got a 599 word head start on you. in reply to dmcduck #
@dmcduck 36026, for 4026 on the day. Think I'm done. The word count gods can kick me in the nads again tomorrow, but tonight, Star Trek! in reply to dmcduck #
Need another 204 words today to pull ahead of @lilithsaintcrow. Not petty, just trying to keep pace with a pro. #nanowrimo #mguwc #amwriting #
@lilithsaintcrow 36267, 4267 for the day. My competitive streak has been appeased. Thank you for the inspiration, Lili. #amwriting in reply to lilithsaintcrow #
Okay, now I need just 43 more words to break yesterday's output of 4310 (see the game I got going on here?) #amwriting #mguwc #nanowrimo #
Really done for the day now, onto Star Trek. 4361, new personal best, for 36361 total. Thx everyone for the encouragement! #amwriting #mguwc #
@dmcduck Nicely played. in reply to dmcduck #
@kazoochica w00t! Keep going! in reply to kazoochica #
@PhilippaJane Define "freaked out" in reply to PhilippaJane #
@dmcduck GO GO GO in reply to dmcduck #
@dmcduck We will revisit this tomorrow. in reply to dmcduck #
#doycetesterman #NaNoWriMo: Okay, how far behind are you? http://tinyurl.com/yandgve #
Just finished a pretty cool article about Indiana Jones and the suspension of disbelief for Monday. Now on to the fiction. #amwriting #
Shooting for 40k today, just under 3600 words to get there. #amwriting #mguwc #nanowrimo #
@JNGold What's a tech? in reply to JNGold #
@WritingDad Thanks! I'm learning so much from this experience already. in reply to WritingDad #
@JNGold but seriously folks, I'll probably return to tech topics in December. Right now I'm in a #NaNoWriMo frame of mind. in reply to JNGold #
First writing surprise of the day. I totally didn't expect my demon to destroy those police patrol boats. #amwriting #mguwc #nanowrimo #
@dmcduck Thank you! It's going to be rough keeping this going over the next 9 months without folks to race against. #nanowrimo #mguwc in reply to dmcduck #
Need just 569 words to hit my goal today. Manuscript's at 39431. #amwriting #nanowrimo #mguwc #
40018 words, 3657 for the day. Goal achieved. Now to decide how much of a head start I want for tomorrow. #amwriting #mguwc #nanowrimo #
Also, halfway through the book, on pace for a book every six weeks. #amwriting #mguwc #
@Westernwizard Haven't decided yet. Might try editing 5-7 pages a day of book 1 while writing 2k a day of book 2. #mguwc #amcrazy in reply to Westernwizard #
Tacked on 500 to put myself over 4k for the day. Only 3.5k tomorrow, then back to 2k/day. Done 12k in 3days, starting to feel it. #mguwc #
@Westernwizard Yeah, and I know AC Crispin outlines one book, writes the draft of a second while editing a third. in reply to Westernwizard #
Totally know how you feel. RT @JeremyCShipp: I just realized–I'm not a writer. I'm a writing addict. #
After a combined word count in excess of 5k today, thinking about starting a new article as a way to avoid playing Settlers of Catan. #
@choondooga Time to switch to dictation and text recognition. in reply to choondooga #
Holy smokes! RT @niassa: Very productive write-in tonight. Got in another 8k. Wooooot!!! #
Okay, San Diego's "Wild Frog" variation of the Wildcat is an even dumber name than Denver's Wild Horses. #broncos #
Sweet. Effing. Christ. #broncos #
@nyneshaydee Not for 15 years now #spent6yearsinDC in reply to nyneshaydee #
@dmcduck I'm at 41390, trying to write during the Broncos game. My schedule is collapsing around me! #amwriting @mguwc #nanowrimo in reply to dmcduck #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-11-15

Posted on 15 November 2009 by Jeff Kirvin

@tibbarerew Looked at the site, but didn't see where to order the strippers and the "wedding porn" section was hella misleading in reply to tibbarerew #
RT @JeremyCShipp: Sometimes, putting on a gnome-based musical of Mr. Belvedere is the best medicine. #
RT @CRA1G: Ah, Monday…fertile with possibility, yet knocked up with meeting after meeting. #
@tibbarerew My Monday is eep-inducing. Boss lost a contact behind his eyeball and I'm flying solo. And got no wordcount this morning. in reply to tibbarerew #
@tibbarerew To the contrary, I believe Monday will be our finest hour. Or day. Or something. in reply to tibbarerew #
@crimsonsky76 Does it work if you keep switching languages mid-sentence? in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@jamieharrington I don't even want to think about how to milk an almond. in reply to jamieharrington #
@crimsonsky76 I use my iPhone for so many different things I'm not sure what I'd call it. Phone is way down on the list, tho. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@BetaClone076 Must be more tired that I thought. Missed the first "with" in that sentence and read it very differently. in reply to BetaClone076 #
770 words this morning for 16012 total. About to start a chapter where I have no idea what the character is going to do. #nanowrimo #mguwc #
RT @BadAstronomer: "Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known." #CarlSagan, 1934 – 1996 #
@robkroese A sadly high percentage of the internet is humor-challenged. I think we need a telethon or something. in reply to robkroese #
RT @Philrossi OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! the Phil Rossi iPhone/iPod Touch app now available! http://bit.ly/31aQEl (Retweet, please!) #
@extralife He's a lot closer to them than most people. in reply to extralife #
@crimsonsky76 That's okay. I'm pro-loquacious. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@RobT43 If the iPod touch had GPS and a camera, I'd ditch my iPhone and get a Verizon MyFi with an iPod Touch instead. in reply to RobT43 #
@RobT43 I might have you beat there. http://yfrog.com/ed91648811j in reply to RobT43 #
RT @RobT43: I'm going to buy a pair of @jeffkirvin glasses. Convinced if I took them off in a phone booth during crisis I'd turn n2 Superman #
@crimsonsky76 Well, we are on the same planet now. I started on Krypton. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
Only 9 tweets away from 5280. The Tweet Mile? #
@crimsonsky76 I'm on Facebook but only for the few friends I can't coerce into getting on Twitter. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@crimsonsky76 Krypton was a nice place until the real estate market crashed. Good thing that can't happen here… What? in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@Rasplundjr Sending you some Bobby McFerrin now. in reply to Rasplundjr #
ROBOT ROLL CALL! R5D4! Maximilian! Gonk! MechaGodzilla! Vision! Twiki! Cambot! Roomba! Heck, just go here. http://robots.engadget.com/ #
@scotbotmosh They have to run them through a special filter in Photoshop for that. That's why it takes so long. in reply to scotbotmosh #
Just alt-tabbed back to my manuscript fully expecting the word count to be different. Not sure why I'm stupid. #nanowrimo #mguwc #
@spleenical Did you stop yesterday at 16384 (2^14) on purpose? #
RT @FakeAPStylebook: To show that words have been removed from a quote, use ellipses. If ellipses are removed from a quote, we got nothin'. #
w00t! 5280 tweets. Welcome to Denver. #
@robkroese And yet, I still censor some replies to you on the grounds that no, that would be too offensive. Not sure why. in reply to robkroese #
@PhilippaJane Just ate my fifth fun size Snickers of the day. #operationnotsohealthy in reply to PhilippaJane #
RT @bonniegrrl: RT @gaikokujin: TK-421, TK-421, wherefore art thou TK-421? #shakespearestarwars #
@crimsonsky76 Not pills so much as way too much left over Halloween candy. I'm on a semipermanent sugar buzz. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@robkroese I saw pieces of the Berlin Wall on display when I worked at the Pentagon. The taggers did better work on it than the builders. in reply to robkroese #
RT @robkroese: It's nice to see the Greatest American Hero making a comeback. Wait, who the hell is Katt Williams? // lmao in reply to robkroese #
@aslapintheface It's in the revised Conservative Edition. (I'm not sure I'm making that up) in reply to aslapintheface #
@aslapintheface Ah, well, that's the version with all the actual Jesus quotes in it, so you're probably better off with it. in reply to aslapintheface #
@aslapintheface I have enough trouble being a liberal Buddhist in a purple state. in reply to aslapintheface #
What comes next? // Daniel put his hands under the water in his motel room sink and then ran his fingers through his short dark hair. #
I'm stuck at this scene. I know my protag has to go on the offensive, take action, but I have no idea what. #
@ColleenLindsay Point out all the phallic symbology in the artwork and see if that makes it go away. in reply to ColleenLindsay #
RT @djohngo: @jeffkirvin My vote is for him to take offensive action! What Would Robot Baby Warren Ellis Do? #
@djohngo The answer, of course, is get arrested for doing something unspeakable in a pub. But my protag just broke out of jail as it is. in reply to djohngo #
@Westernwizard Roughly 20%. Hero is on the run from both demons and the FBI and needs to clear his name. in reply to Westernwizard #
@Rasplundjr I just wish everyone a happy ritual baby sacrifice. in reply to Rasplundjr #
@CRA1G The GOP has made it clear that they want the rational members of their party to take a hike. Irrationality plays to their base. in reply to CRA1G #
@Westernwizard He is, He escaped from a police station about 16 hours before the current scene. in reply to Westernwizard #
RT @sunilsebastian: Vengeance is best served with internal temperature of 180F, and glazed in a white wine reduction. #themoreyouknow #
@kimidreams My sister just finally got her interlock removed a few months back. Learned her lesson, though. in reply to kimidreams #
@ColleenLindsay Carpenter ants build stuff, right? Otherwise they're just oddly named. in reply to ColleenLindsay #
That soft, almost inaudible click you heard just now was my story popping into place. #nanowrimo #mguwc #
740 words at Chipotle over lunch! #nanowrimo #mguwc #
@jkendrick Please tell me you're kidding. That's just asinine. in reply to jkendrick #
@Rasplundjr You know, that probably wouldn't happen if you just wore a wetsuit everywhere. in reply to Rasplundjr #
@crimsonsky76 It's not the presentation or layout of the news sites I object to, it's what passes for gorram content… in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@Alli_Flowers If I had a writing machine, I think this might be easier. in reply to Alli_Flowers #
@angelajames But only for those publishers who don't disable it, ie none of them. in reply to angelajames #
@crimsonsky76 O.M.G. Cue Shatner's "Get a life" speech in 3… 2… 1… in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@tibbarerew I need more direct competition for #mguwc. I'm going to have to demand that you write 9k more words today to catch up. #
@jkendrick OS/X update sizes don't matter because all Mac users have high end broadband, right? in reply to jkendrick #
@CRA1G I still need a native way to read ebooks from eReader.com before I'll consider web OS. PalmOS eReader in Classic not good enough. in reply to CRA1G #
@ColleenLindsay Maybe that's just sophisticated manuscript DRM. in reply to ColleenLindsay #
@McCainBlogette Funny, I'd think O'Reilly's culture warriors would be attacking you. in reply to McCainBlogette #
@LKHamilton I thought it was oy veh! in reply to LKHamilton #
@mwsmedia Yes. They are nuts. in reply to mwsmedia #
@angelajames Well, I hope your new imprint allows loaning, but my hopes are not high industry wide. in reply to angelajames #
@Alli_Flowers Oh, I'm challenged all right. in reply to Alli_Flowers #
@robkroese Not too bad, but now you see the differences in writing for spoken word vs print. I'm rewriting my novella b4 podcasting it. in reply to robkroese #
"I knew a nice guy once. He got eaten by a donkey." – @ryanestevenson in reply to ryanestevenson #
@pandora_radio Pandora has been invaluable as writing music! #nanowrimo in reply to pandora_radio #
If the right wing can ensure none of their tax $ go to abortions, how do I ensure none of mine go to executions? #
@michellejnorton If you can't concentrate, today is the perfect time to write that dream sequence. in reply to michellejnorton #
@Jason Which of course explains why the stock market is completely meaningless and has no connection to reality. in reply to Jason #
@TeeMonster First, get out of the pressure tank. That's why you can't decompress. in reply to TeeMonster #
@robkroese I have that problem because I listen to podcasts/Audible at 2x speed on my iPhone. I think everyone talks that fast. in reply to robkroese #
@RobT43 I hear iPhone 3.2 extends battery life because it's powered by unicorn tears. in reply to RobT43 #
@mollywood With your luck, you'll end up with R5D4. in reply to mollywood #
Why yes, I am tweeting a lot for someone still 490 words from my word count goal for today. Why do you ask? #
@jupiter_star I bloody well know you can do it. in reply to jupiter_star #
@mwsmedia Well, they definitely missed out on me. I actually play the Hero system but I'm not spending $30 for a PDF manual. in reply to mwsmedia #
@jkendrick You laugh, but one of my characters is an avid tweeter, another's a pro blogger and Daniel just sent anonymous hotmail. in reply to jkendrick #
@TeresaKopec Hey, some of them are well endowed elf chicks. in reply to TeresaKopec #
@jkendrick Nah, that's been done. No originality anymore. in reply to jkendrick #
@michaelspence True, and plus, Jane Badler was hawt. in reply to michaelspence #
@jupiter_star It's very slow, but functional. in reply to jupiter_star #
2067 words today for 17309 total. Can watch Broncos game tonight with clear conscience. #nanowrimo #mguwc #
@michaelspence <singing>At the Hamster! Hamster Cabana…</singing> in reply to michaelspence #
RT @ChuckWendig GAH! Pterodactyl link: http://pterodactyl.me/ #
I am, apparently, not above gratuitous Barry Manilow references. Learn something new every day. #
My biggest regret about #NaNoWriMo is that no matter how ambitious I am, I will not reach a wordcount of 8675309. #
@michaelspence I like the way you think, sir! in reply to michaelspence #
RT @Randazzoj Jesus, listening to Johnny Cash while reading the obits and watching a feral dog try to eat its own leg off is depressing. #
@mommywantsvodka I think it makes me scared. in reply to mommywantsvodka #
@MattFnWallace Just please tell me you're talking about actual tacos and that's not a euphemism. in reply to MattFnWallace #
Pandora question. Do the Doobie Brothers belong on my Billy Joel station? I'm torn. #
Sympathy http://xkcd.com/660/ #
@niassa I'm trying not to hold that against him only because of his cunning hat. in reply to niassa #
Holy crap, this is my 152nd tweet today, and they total over 1500 words. I think I have a problem. #
@tibbarerew Yes, and I'm not yelling you what they are. in reply to tibbarerew #
@tibbarerew No, but feel free to copy the last ten chapters of the book. in reply to tibbarerew #
@tibbarerew Sorry, I still have it, and I think the flux capacitor is on the fritz. in reply to tibbarerew #
@tibbarerew The sad thing is that three people in all of Twitter got that joke. in reply to tibbarerew #
@PhilippaJane Yes, we don't have to import terrorists. We're perfectly capable of growing our own. (see also McVeigh, Timothy) in reply to PhilippaJane #
@PhilippaJane A man with a long rifle in a high place has been a boogeyman in the American psyche since November 1963. in reply to PhilippaJane #
@TeresaKopec Ahem. Go BRONCOS. in reply to TeresaKopec #
RT @TeresaKopec: Spoiler alert: 2012 ends with John Cusak playing a boom box at the base of a Mayan pyramid. #
@TeresaKopec Waving the Broncos secondary at you… in reply to TeresaKopec #
RT @rcartwright: @tibbarerew Quote from @jeffkirvin " Not sure why I'm stupid." I am sure you could get at least 9k words out of that.//ow! #
Okay, apparently this is just a defensive scoring game. #Broncos #
@rcartwright It's mostly volunteer work. Mostly. in reply to rcartwright #
RT @dceiver: I worry that in the end, the conference committee will end up passing a Get Well Card, which the Teabaggers will then denounce. #
@tibbarerew I WILL BE THAT GUY in reply to tibbarerew #
@jamieharrington #idothatallthetime in reply to jamieharrington #
@dgawlik324 btw heard Piano Man today, saw alien on keyboard and chestbursters with bowler hats. in reply to dgawlik324 #
RT @chrisharrop: "If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe." — Carl Sagan #
@JustinMacumber That rocks, man in reply to JustinMacumber #
RT @rstevens: Ask a doctor (Manhattan) if Nuking It From Orbit is right for you. #
@JuggerGrimrod Yes, this is clearly my fault. in reply to JuggerGrimrod #
@doycet That seems to happen to me every day. And yet, the outline adjusts and the story gets stronger. in reply to doycet #
@JoshDelaneyCo No I haven't seen anything specific. What is it? in reply to JoshDelaneyCo #
@RedheadWriting We're glad to have you! in reply to RedheadWriting #
@TeeMonster Actually, I can totally believe that. in reply to TeeMonster #
@jkendrick Wow. And considering I can't go out to eat for a while after buying new glasses unexpectedly, that sucks. in reply to jkendrick #
@tibbarerew I'm not entirely sure 2 Kansas words = 1 Colorado word. in reply to tibbarerew #
@Rasplundjr Damn you people and your burrito talk! in reply to Rasplundjr #
@kimidreams I've been doing lots of good story thinking while driving recently. Good enough to pause the podcasts, even. in reply to kimidreams #
@jkendrick Must find way to get burrito in reply to jkendrick #
@maureenjohnson Oh, THAT pen. It's behind the couch. in reply to maureenjohnson #
OMG EVERYTHING PISSES ME OFF TODAY #
@aslapintheface I wouldn't know personally, but I hear some people pay top dollar for that. in reply to aslapintheface #
@lilithsaintcrow I've often wondered if it's a vital part of what makes us writers that we deliberately seek out things we know upset us. in reply to lilithsaintcrow #
My unusual afternoon irritability and biting sarcasm just might have something to do with the fact that I HAVEN'T WRITTEN A WORD TODAY #
@delrayser Yes, but if you just RT the old way when you need to comment then there would be nothing to complain about and we cant' have that in reply to delrayser #
@PhilippaJane The prawns are orchestrating the wind and cold, you understand. in reply to PhilippaJane #
Oh, will you look at that, another 100+ tweets today, and not a lick of word count. Yes, I know what this means. #
@kdaleauthor I just cranked 295 words out, so I'm lurching forward. It got easier once I realized which POV to tell which scene from. in reply to kdaleauthor #
O HAI I'm a guest on the Dead Robots! RT @DRSPodcast: Episode 107 is up and on the air! I hope you enjoy it! http://tinyurl.com/DRSep107 #
I need to write 4,098 words today to hit 22k. Will be mostly offline (mostly) until I get that done. #nanowrimo #mguwc #
1107 so far today, 1991 left to hit 21k, then if I do 3k tomorrow I'll be back on track. #amwriting #nanowrimo #mguwc #
@Westernwizard I'm doing 2k/day, so by tomorrow night I need to be at 24k total. At 19009 now. in reply to Westernwizard #
1655 down, 1443 to go today. I'm over the hump! #amwriting #nanowrimo #mguwc Also Google Maps rocks if you're writing real world stuff. #
Try to leave out the part that readers tend to skip. – Elmore Leonard #
NaNoWriMo: Keep Calm and Carry On http://bit.ly/26LhTP #
@crimsonsky76 He's married to a local literary agent, so there's just all kinds of good advice from those 2. Glad they're in Denver. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
Hmm. < 10 tweets, 3000 words of fiction. 100+ tweets, < 1000 words of fiction. The writing, it is on the wall. #amwriting #nanowrimo #mguwc #
Okay, totals before I go home for a @MaxGeek podcast. 3098 words today for 21000 total. Love those round numbers. #nanowrimo #mguwc #
Oh, and I'm 26% done with the first of seven books. In case you were wondering. Only 674% to go! #
@pocketup Most Mac using podcasters I know just use GarageBand. in reply to pocketup #
@aslapintheface I was slipping too far behind the pace. Had to push it. in reply to aslapintheface #
@TeresaKopec Windows 7 is the Truth and the Light. Or words to that effect. in reply to TeresaKopec #
@BlaqueSaber Go for it! One of the benefits of outlining is that you can go with the hot hand, so to speak. in reply to BlaqueSaber #
@CRA1G I never saw it in the first place. in reply to CRA1G #
At #nanowrimo write in, fighting with Evernote, which seems to have eaten my tracking spreadsheet. Grr. #
Okay, Evernote database optimized, file attachments openable again. OMG that took forever on my wee HP 2133. #
@Cynical_Woman I've got 3100 in the bag today, and I'm just about to sit down for more. It's a sickness. in reply to Cynical_Woman #
@kdaleauthor Three words. Uterus. Cage. Match. in reply to kdaleauthor #
Today is officially the most productive day of #mguwc at 3431 words. And yet, I feel like I'm slacking if I don't write more. #nanowrimo #
RT @matociquala: This is not my beautiful house. This is not my beautiful wife. ..no, really, it isn't. Please don't arrest me. #
Two lines I didn't expect to be in my book: "Enjoy the soap." and "Damn those waffles!" #mguwc #nanowrimo #amwriting #
Need 3457 words today to get to 25k. Moderately terrified as I'm at the pivot point from act 1 to 2, and act 2 looks weaker than expected. #
Comparing outline to manuscript, no longer at all certain I have 80k worth of story here. #amwriting #nanowrimo #mguwc #scaredoutofmymind #
@Ali_Davis Thanks for the support! I already have an international conspiracy planned to spin us into act 3. in reply to Ali_Davis #
@ghostfinder That's the problem. My act 1 and 3 are well outlined, act 2 is just a big "here be monstyrs" in reply to ghostfinder #
@DarrenHumphries Maybe my sociopathic immortal demon is also a ninja? in reply to DarrenHumphries #
@suzzzanna w00t etc. in reply to suzzzanna #
@robkroese I'm still trying to regrow my eyebrows from the last time! in reply to robkroese #
@kazoochica Get yer blog on. in reply to kazoochica #
RT @robkroese For 1 hour (until 2pm PST), I will give a free ebook of #MercuryFalls to anyone who RTs this. http://mercuryfalls.net #
@robkroese Of course, I already bought #MercuryFalls… in reply to robkroese #
@robkroese And there was that time I washed your car. in reply to robkroese #
@crimsonsky76 For me, it's redownloading all the OTA data (Evernote, eReader) in reply to crimsonsky76 #
RT @FakeAPStylebook To make foreign interview subjects seem exotic and wise, alter their quotes so they speak like Yoda. #
#NaNoWriMo: It’s not, in fact, better to Burn Out http://bit.ly/2h7syT #
In retrospect, it's probably better that most people don't listen to the things I say. #
@Alli_Flowers (…) in reply to Alli_Flowers #
Too distracting to have a minor character named Al Thegreat? #
Green elf needs caffeine, badly #
Coworker raves about new gaming headset. Me: "Yes, Logitech gives good head." #
I am totally not just tweeting to avoid working on the book. Honest. #
@scotbotmosh Every so often. in reply to scotbotmosh #
@eliyannakaiser Thank you! If it makes you feel any better, I know someone who's already at 115k for #nanowrimo and she gives me a sad. in reply to eliyannakaiser #
@scotbotmosh I just explain I don't support those anymore. Heck, my WinMob knowledge in general is wasting away. in reply to scotbotmosh #
RT @warrenellis: I appear to be on a twitter list called killsometime. You think that means kill-some-time, or kill-sometime? #
But I still… haven't found… what I'm looking for… #althoughtobefairihaventcheckedbehindthecouch #
60 words so far, and I know what order they go in, so I'm one up on James Joyce. #amwriting #sorta #nanowrimo #mguwc #
RT @michaelcanfield:365 consecutive writing days: Done. #
OMG tomorrow's Friday. WTF happened to this week? Also, I can apparently see in color. #masteroftheobvious #
@OTOOLEFAN I think it'd be a good deal shorter, for one. in reply to OTOOLEFAN #
@jamieharrington Tweetie 2 is pretty darn fast. in reply to jamieharrington #
@aslapintheface I got bored after a while and started digging my depression at right angles to reality. They have monsters here. in reply to aslapintheface #
@maureenjohnson Actually, it was just the reminder about the middle I needed, and now I want to hold a koala too. in reply to maureenjohnson #
@aslapintheface <col_jessup>Is there another kind?</col_jessup> in reply to aslapintheface #
@jkendrick Not at all, but taking it to a mechanic with a hockey mask and a chainsaw was questionable. in reply to jkendrick #
@michellejnorton But at least you can call it a writing injury, right? in reply to michellejnorton #
@AfrimKacaj Keep going! The tobacco is teh debil. in reply to AfrimKacaj #
@jkendrick Well, you can't argue with that. I mean literally. You can't. in reply to jkendrick #
@jchutchins Jim Steinman songs'll do that. in reply to jchutchins #
@jkendrick Dude, you live in Texas. If you'd shown up in a hockey mask they would have shot you on sight, no questions asked. in reply to jkendrick #
@Alli_Flowers meep! in reply to Alli_Flowers #
@jchutchins That was my favorite line in my first novel, when Satan meets my protag. I'm callin' it Fair Use. in reply to jchutchins #
Not entirely sure why, but I get the impression that @jchutchins is listening to some pretty good music this morning. #
@JustinMacumber Kingston in reply to JustinMacumber #
HSICBIAF #thatisall #
@PhilNickinson Ooh, that's a bad sign. in reply to PhilNickinson #
RT @dceiver: So we bombed the moon and took their water? THE V'S ARE WE! #
iPhone or Droid http://xkcd.com/662/ #
@ChrisLeckness Funny as xkcd is, I don't have that problem. I'm jailbroken, so I install what I want on my iPhone. in reply to ChrisLeckness #
@crimsonsky76 Realizing it is one thing. Internalizing it, acting on it, that's something else. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@Alli_Flowers As I pointed out earlier, the xkcd droid/iPhone argument doesn't apply to us jailbreakers in reply to Alli_Flowers #
@crimsonsky76 Because some of those read only files are also marked as system files, which requires another verification. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@crimsonsky76 They have food? in reply to crimsonsky76 #
360 words today. Eh, it's a start. Expect to be snowed in much of the weekend, so I should be able to catch up. #nanowrimo #mguwc #
At 22423 now, shooting for 32000 by the end of the weekend. And in the spirit of #mguwc, I haven't had a single day with zero word count. #
@Westernwizard The Maximum Geek Ultimate Writing Challenge is about writing something every single day. How much is up to you. in reply to Westernwizard #
@Westernwizard For the widgets on maximumgeek.org, we were thinking three brackets: 500/day, 1k/day, 2k/day in reply to Westernwizard #
@Westernwizard I'm doing 7 books in a row, and then two more after DragonCon. Need to make 2k words/day automatic. #mguwc in reply to Westernwizard #
@Westernwizard I am unfortunately unable to think any way but BIG. Short stories are alien to me. in reply to Westernwizard #
Daily Magic http://bit.ly/43CZlm #
New Page Up http://bit.ly/T5JfP #
5 words today, and I have proven that if one has sleep apnea deciding that one really doesn't need the CPAP is a stupid ideazzzzzz #
@nyneshaydee It's a typo. He looks more like Rick Moranis. in reply to nyneshaydee #
@mbranesf Maybe thyme is on her side (yes it is) in reply to mbranesf #
@KateSherrod That must be fun. @mikecane blocked me a long time ago. in reply to KateSherrod #
@KateSherrod I killfiled him back in 06 because of his negativity towards #NaNoWriMo, so he's bannedme ever since. Seems he holds a grudge. in reply to KateSherrod #
What the deuce just happened? #Broncos #
Must watch Broncos game, then #amwriting. I get to watch Colts/Pats tonight if I get at least 2500 words. #nanowrimo #mguwc #
#notthattheresanythingwrongwiththat RT @Gartenberg: Twitter angst #firstworldproblems #
RT @delrayser: We have an alpaca down. I repeat, WE HAVE AN ALPACA DOWN. http://twitpic.com/pnh9i #
Bucket of Colonel's also works RT @mightymur: The net is mysteriously back. I guess that chicken I killed worked. Back to blogging! #
It's a good thing the Broncos don't have actually go 80 yards for a drive in this game. #
Exactly! RT @denverbroncos: With Simms in at QB, Tyler Polumbus is now the tackle protecting the blindside. #
@taracathryn w00t, about to do the same thing myself. Still don't "feel like" writing, but I gotta get back on track. in reply to taracathryn #
@jupiter_star I'm amazed your hands haven't just fallen off by now. in reply to jupiter_star #
188 words so far, slowly building momentum. #amwriting #nanowrimo #mguwc #
@nyneshaydee Thanks! in reply to nyneshaydee #
Typing much easier now that I've clipped my fingernails. You wouldn't think 2mm nails would impede typing, but they do. #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-11-08

Posted on 8 November 2009 by Jeff Kirvin

RT @BadAstronomer: Holy crap, the pole-shift people were right! The Sun set a *full hour early* tonight! Clearly the Earth's axis… oh. Wait. #
#NaNoWriMo day one: 3307 words. Will add more in about 9 hours. #
724 words this morning, will make up the other 1276 later today. #NaNaWriMo #MGUWC #
@CRA1G Because it gave me an extra hour to write for #NaNoWriMo and #MGUWC in reply to CRA1G #
The Madness http://bit.ly/3ve7Cl #
@robkroese I've been pretty broken hearted about that myself. Joel Grey was amazing as Chiun. in reply to robkroese #
RT @paulapoundstone: Oh, no, oh, no, Abdulah Abdulah got out of the race. What now? What now? #
@CRA1G Evernote premium. Supports file attachments to notes, you can edit them in place. Syncs to everything. in reply to CRA1G #
@robkroese I have the same problem trying to record Do Over. And I've been podcasting for years. God only knows why I have listeners. in reply to robkroese #
@tibbarerew I'm still megasore from pushing my car out of the snow. Will work out when I quit being old and busted. in reply to tibbarerew #
RT @warrenellis: i wish to ride into battle upon a school of Mongolian Terror Trout #
RT @warrenellis: and by "ride into battle" i mean "go to the pub" #
@niassa I'm trying to decide between word count or Chipotle. Those who know me well already know how this is going to turn out. in reply to niassa #
@aslapintheface Book 1 is sitting at 4031 right now as I decide if I can get a burrito and then write after work. in reply to aslapintheface #
@Rasplundjr If you could create thin tarts out of sweet air, would that suffice? in reply to Rasplundjr #
@dmcduck Right there with ya. Under 800 words of NaNo so far, though I did write a 1000 word blog post. in reply to dmcduck #
@niassa I could try, but will probably only get 500 or so. Worthy experiment. in reply to niassa #
@niassa And I got 600 words at Chipotle. Steak burrito and word count. Can't go wrong there. in reply to niassa #
RT @RachelleGardner: I believe the road to helll is paved with adverbs, and I will shout it from the rooftops. ~Stephen King #
@JustinMacumber Good call. Somehow I got a similar effect by adding David Arnold to my Hans Zimmer / James Newton Howard station on Pandora. in reply to JustinMacumber #
@jkendrick Snark all you want, but King is right. Adverbs are teh debil. in reply to jkendrick #
Revelation sitting at 4633. Need 567 words by bedtime for daily 2k quota. #NaNoWriMo #MGUWC #
@kazoochica Wow, rockin' the word count. in reply to kazoochica #
@Rasplundjr Depends on the neighborhood and what they're charging. in reply to Rasplundjr #
I should be writing (apologies to Mur) and yet, I'm looking at pictures of raccoons commuting. http://bit.ly/whPXh #
RT @Randazzoj: Attention dog followers: Arf arf arf. Arf arf arf arf. Arf arf Tom Sizemore arf. Arf bow wow? 22.5 arf bark arf. #
@robkroese I'm tempted to run my audio through filters until it sounds like demons reading it. in reply to robkroese #
RT @webis_mobile: PI Lite was rejected because of the app description "Does not use iPhone Calendar due to Apple Restrictions". Resubmitting #
Transformers: Some Assembly Required #unseenprequels #
@crimsonsky76 Just 140 words short of 2k for the day. I'll have it posted shortly. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
2004 words for today putting the Revelation manuscript at 5204. Now I can watch SG1 on Hulu with impunity when I get home. #NaNoWriMo #MGUWC #
RT @Randazzoj: There's an old proverb among psychics: #
RT @FakeAPStylebook: It is poor newsroom etiquette to throw yourself out of the window to prove that your co-worker is Superman. #
@Nofrendo You rode your bike to Chipotle? That's dedication, man. in reply to Nofrendo #
@caitkitt Monday will stop sucking at 11:59:59 in reply to caitkitt #
@BaronessHeather You realize, of course, that mariachis you meet on the road are heavily armed. in reply to BaronessHeather #
@crimsonsky76 Story's on! in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@tibbarerew Go Josh Go! Just a little slower than me! in reply to tibbarerew #
@dmcduck I got my 2000 for the day. And 4 more. in reply to dmcduck #
@robkroese Are you doing effects and voices and whatnot, or an Audible-style straight read? in reply to robkroese #
RT @scottsigler: Half of me is sad that NFL season is half over. The other half of me is a Lions fan, so just kill me now. #
@NotZura Just remember that some of those things you haven't listened to for a reason. in reply to NotZura #
RT @WildeAboutOscar: Lawrence of Aberdeen #unseenprequels #
Just over an hour behind realtime on the Twitter, but I had writing and work stuff to do. And can't go home because IPHONE IS STILL SYNCING. #
@StephTheWriter My first day's NaNo work described a six year old in a car crash as a "bag of meat", so I think I started a bit dark. in reply to StephTheWriter #
@NotZura w00t I HAZ A FRIEND in reply to NotZura #
@jennybeanses Because she was such a pain in the ass in Sneakers? in reply to jennybeanses #
@Alli_Flowers Okay, smarty pants, what's another word for thesaurus? in reply to Alli_Flowers #
@TheBigKlosowski Original or remake? Or is that a moot question? in reply to TheBigKlosowski #
@Gartenberg I heard Apple will let you stream stuff that hasn't even been filmed yet with their subscription service on the new tablet! in reply to Gartenberg #
@Gartenberg See, that's the power of Apple. Even their imaginary products crush the competition. in reply to Gartenberg #
@robkroese http://bit.ly/2xBkMa in reply to robkroese #
@robkroese I tried to be a screenwriter before realizing that novels are more my speed. in reply to robkroese #
At this point, I don't think my iPhone is actually syncing at all, and is just torturing me for the fun of it. Stupid phone. #
@DarrenHumphries I just need to find a way to liberate the iPhone from iTunes. That's really the bloated pig here. in reply to DarrenHumphries #
Okay, wordcount achieved, actual work done, caught up to realtime on Twitter, iPhone still syncing. Time to pull the plug. #
@DarrenHumphries I'm sure it doesn't help that I'm running iTunes on a HP Mini 2133 (CPU by Via, not Intel), but still. in reply to DarrenHumphries #
@joekeg Hey, why aren't you and @dgawlik324 doing #Nanowrimo? I damn well you've got the creativity! in reply to joekeg #
@michellejnorton I have to say that @jupiter_star is making me feel woefully inadequate. Y'know, as a writer. in reply to michellejnorton #
Relaxed and enjoying Big Bang Theory and Castle with the clear conscience of someone who met his wordcount quota. #nanowrimo #mguwc #
Yay! Iz time for @WriteRCastle! #
@tibbarerew Yay clue! (or lack thereof) #MGUWC #NaNoWriMo in reply to tibbarerew #
I never appreciated the nuances of the word "skeevy" until just now. — @WriteRCastle #
@tibbarerew 3k? W00t! #MGUWC in reply to tibbarerew #
@spleenical Why is present tense causing you so much trouble? in reply to spleenical #
@BlaqueSaber Over the past 15 years? Including previous incanations? 200,000 words, maybe. in reply to BlaqueSaber #
@spleenical Try thinking of it as a screenplay. Those are all present tense. in reply to spleenical #
RT @OTOOLEFAN: Sean Hannity would have called our Founding Fathers "Radicals" & informed on them. #
@NotZura The 5th dentist caved and now they're all recommending Trident! in reply to NotZura #
Writing music on Pandora, a nice mix of scores and electronica. http://bit.ly/2BFDo0 #
796 words this morning at Chick-fil-a, where they have AC and wifi. Must decide before lunch if Daniel resists arrest. #nanowrimo #mguwc #
Who else is doing the Maximum Geek Ultimate Writing Challenge? Commit to writing something 300 days in a row and make it a habit! #mguwc #
@aslapintheface o_0 in reply to aslapintheface #
@joekeg You say that like it's a bad thing. in reply to joekeg #
RT @FakeAPStylebook: "Buggy jockey" is an insulting term to the Amish and should only be used in the online edition. #
@Rasplundjr Anything you want! I'm writing a seven book series, but my writing partner @tibbarerew is doing multiple projects. #mguwc in reply to Rasplundjr #
@Rasplundjr Look at how many people ONLY write during #NaNoWriMo. Writing should be an every day obsession. #mguwc in reply to Rasplundjr #
@jkendrick So, for the Amish, then? in reply to jkendrick #
Not watching V tonight but will add it to my Hulu queue if it's available. I watch very few things live anymore. #whatisthistvyouspeakof #
RT @OTOOLEFAN: Dick Cheney said he had "other priorities" besides Vietnam. Yea, like saving his fat ass. #
@Westernwizard Yeah, the editing part is going to be tough for me to weave in after a full year of first draft. in reply to Westernwizard #
RT @kdaleauthor: It's a pretty good exercise to twitter your #wip sentences. It makes you cut out words, and you learn what's nonessential. #
@robkroese But if you don't vote for a lizard, the wrong lizard might get in. #V #HHGTTG in reply to robkroese #
@PhilippaJane A friend of mine used to have a .22 Browning that I just loved. That pistol was telepathic. in reply to PhilippaJane #
So, when I save a link to Instapaper, that's as good as actually reading it, right? #
@aslapintheface I work in tech support. That's pretty much every day. in reply to aslapintheface #
@jkendrick I still follow Mac Tonnies. Haven't had the heart to remove him. in reply to jkendrick #
RT @CapedJackass Sad: Creationist understanding of evolution. Funny: Creationist explaining aquariums on the Ark to save freshwater fish. #
@scotbotmosh I'm not mocking God. I'm retweeting someone mocking the creationists for not accepting the universe God has given them. in reply to scotbotmosh #
@anamariecox Two words. Ah. Choo. in reply to anamariecox #
@MaxGeek Can I hula it? in reply to MaxGeek #
@robkroese If you've never done a script, they'll probably let you do a first draft and then have someone rewrite it. in reply to robkroese #
@SteferstheGreat "I'm sorry, Inigo. I did not mean to jog him so hard." in reply to SteferstheGreat #
Chérie Has A Special Form Letter For You To Send Your Friends and Family http://bit.ly/lAPN0 #
RT @robkroese: It's nano wrimo! The time of year to write a novel that is too small to be seen by the naked eye! #
789 words at Chipotle over lunch. #nanowrimo #mguwc #
Revelation wordcount sitting at an oddly sequential 6789. #nanowrimo #mguwc #
@Rasplundjr Keep going! Write through the phlegm! in reply to Rasplundjr #
Attention @mikecane ! Fun, entertaining and publishable books can be written quickly! http://bit.ly/4n3adw #
@scifirules Heroes may as well be in the Marvel U. No one stays dead for long. in reply to scifirules #
RT @jchutchins: I'm selling books to save boobs. YOU can help. Check http://bit.ly/fpzlS and read my addition to the comments for clarity. #
I love me some Chipotle, but I also love munching on lemon slices for the rest of the afternoon. #cheap #vitaminC #
@angelajames Never been but can't imagine those cruiseliners would sway much in anything short of a hurricane. in reply to angelajames #
@PhilippaJane You realize what talk like that does to American men, right? in reply to PhilippaJane #
@jennybeanses I voted once, but I'm pulling for the Squeenager! in reply to jennybeanses #
@Rasplundjr Consciousness is highly overrated for authors. Ken Kesey wrote when not technically conscious, so you can too! in reply to Rasplundjr #
@Rasplundjr Don't think there's much "might" about it. in reply to Rasplundjr #
@Rasplundjr Here, have some of my lemon slices. in reply to Rasplundjr #
@jkendrick I'm sitting at 1584 for the day, total manuscript is 6789. Not only will I get my 2k of fiction, I might post to the blog again. in reply to jkendrick #
Starting to think my recent fascination with eating lemon slices from Chipotle might have something to do with my recent tooth sensitivity. #
@jkendrick I had some lovely barbacoa tacos today before writing. Iz efficient. in reply to jkendrick #
@jennybeanses That describes pretty much every episode of @MaxGeek actually. in reply to jennybeanses #
@mommywantsvodka Sit under a light bulb for a while. in reply to mommywantsvodka #
@CRA1G The Watusi. in reply to CRA1G #
@SteferstheGreat I tried it yesterday. There are varying levels of punishment if you stop writing, but I opted to stick with Word anyway. in reply to SteferstheGreat #
@suzzzanna I'm done spending money on Hope. Worst stripper name EVER. in reply to suzzzanna #
@jkendrick If I stick to 2k words a day, plus blogging/tweeting, I'm gonna be pretty darn happy with my output. Burritos FTW. in reply to jkendrick #
@jupiter_star Seriously, you're killing me. I was just starting to feel good about my writing output! *sniff* in reply to jupiter_star #
@mightymur I hate it when my fingers mishear what my brain is telling them to write. in reply to mightymur #
@jkendrick I used to get a bol every day, but now I mix it up depending on mood. #Chipotle in reply to jkendrick #
@jkendrick That's what Audible/podcasts are for. in reply to jkendrick #
@crimsonsky76 I'm telling you, the Apple App Store approval process was written by Franz Kafka. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
Weird. Following a third of a thousand and followed by half a thousand. I like fractions. #
@crimsonsky76 Hey! You and I are ex-government workers! in reply to crimsonsky76 #
RT @CRA1G: I'm totally going to start referring to H1N1 as "hamthrax". (h/t @michaelwdorris) #
@robkroese Yeah, good luck with that. in reply to robkroese #
And then my brain came to a screeching halt. #
While the Maximum Geek Ultimate Writing Challenge is meant to instill a lifelong writing habit, pls stop short of this. http://bit.ly/2XYbWX #
@OTOOLEFAN Friendly fire bullets are made of unicorn tears. in reply to OTOOLEFAN #
@kimidreams <singing>GET OUT DA FUNK! GET OUT DA FUNK!<guitar_solo style=70s/></singing> (did that work?) in reply to kimidreams #
@CapricaSeven Can the birds be going to the dogs? in reply to CapricaSeven #
RT @robkroese: Just watched the 1st 8 minutes of "V" online. Turns out the aliens are giant lizard-eating hamsters. #irony #
@caitkitt Outlines evil. And not in a good way. in reply to caitkitt #
RT @DBsilverdragon: Whenever you delete a sentence in your novel, a #NaNo angel loses its wings and plummets screaming to the ground. #
RT @doctorow: Text of secret copyright treaty leaks. http://tinyurl.com/yhkkg73 It is really, really bad. #
@dmcduck Over the past few days, I've been getting all my words in ~800 word bursts throughout the day, not the 3k single chunk I expected. in reply to dmcduck #
@crimsonsky76 w00t! Writing is writing, Don, and remember what Thoreau said about unexamined lives. Journaling FTW #MGUWC in reply to crimsonsky76 #
RT @cnnbrk: A Louisiana justice of the peace who refused to issue marriages license to an interracial couples has resigned http://cnn.com #
RT @Randazzoj: Wow, busy day today. I had no idea it would take so long to kill&dress a deer & build a diorama of Washington, DC inside it. #
@robkroese You know if you ever finished building your house of failure the irony police would just tear it down. in reply to robkroese #
@YouInTheBlue You could always but the banana in your ear. #charlietheunicornisthebananaking in reply to YouInTheBlue #
@eliyannakaiser This phrase, "too competitive", I don't understand this. in reply to eliyannakaiser #
@WeeLaura Well, there is, but it's segregated from the other fonts. in reply to WeeLaura #
#Nano day1 3200. Day2 2004 + 934 blog = 2938 total. Day3 1585 + 841 blog for tomorrow, 2426. Need 574 more for 3K. I can do this. #
RT @wilw: Turns out that misreading the headline "Blowing Jobs to China" gives me a terrific fit of the giggles. #
RT @robkroese: Now I've got Europe's "Final Countdown" stuck in my head, but with the words "House of Failure." "It's the HOUSE OF FAILURE!" #
RT @JeremyCShipp: Feeling sick, working on my NaNo book, eating the rubber chicken noodle soup the attic clowns made for me. #
@extralife Wow, heckuva cast on that thing. in reply to extralife #
Final Day 3 #NaNoWriMo #MGUWC count: 2001 words, Revelation sitting at 7205. Also did 1573 for the blog, combined 3574 for the day. w00t! #
@MaxGeek Considering I got no pre-office writing done, maybe. in reply to MaxGeek #
@scottsigler Hocus Pocus in reply to scottsigler #
It's mornings like this I really miss the taste of human flesh roasted over an open pit. #
@robkroese Also "Godzilla" by BOC in reply to robkroese #
@scottsigler Tremors in reply to scottsigler #
45 grudging words today. Not unlike wading in wet concrete. #nanowrimo #mguwc #
Up to 352 words today. I've even resorted to my Blink 182 station on Pandora for energy. Must make brain do bring things. #nanowrimo #mguwc #
653 words so far today. One of my beta readers told me the dialogue reads like "Gilmore Girls" which I'm taking as a huge compliment. #mguwc #
@aslapintheface I'm manly enough to admit I have all 7 seasons of Gilmore on DVD. Some of the best dialogue on TV (and Lauren Graham is hot) in reply to aslapintheface #
@crimsonsky76 No that blank is just the expression on my face. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@aslapintheface What, it's not like hand sanitizer has alcohol in it or… oh. in reply to aslapintheface #
@YouInTheBlue I grew up in Houston in the 70s. I'm fairly certain I'm at least 30% Tang. in reply to YouInTheBlue #
@aslapintheface Well, they had to. It's not like they were just going to end it in a diner with Journey playing… No one does that… in reply to aslapintheface #
@aslapintheface Me? Never! Journey was a vital part of my middle school career! in reply to aslapintheface #
Coworker, programming: No, I don't want temporary values! Me: Well, if you have values, those are the kind to have. #
@aslapintheface Can't say I've ever tried being a six foot tall girl. in reply to aslapintheface #
@kimidreams Yeah, you're a lot better than you think, Kimi. in reply to kimidreams #
@amber_benson Truth no longer exists in politics. Didn't you get the memo? in reply to amber_benson #
"I'm'a let you finish, V's, but Independence Day had one of the best alien invasions of ALL TIME." — @robkroese #
@NotZura Don't blame me, blame Rob. And hey, at least it wasn't another #cowfilm like "From Ear to Uddernity." in reply to NotZura #
@NaNoWriMo My novel's a Word attachment in @Evernote, so it's automagically synced to cloud, PC, netbook, iPhone, etc. in reply to NaNoWriMo #
@ginatrapani That's because women are essentially ineffable, right? in reply to ginatrapani #
@joekeg I knew someone would knock down that set up. in reply to joekeg #
1160 words so far today, mostly half-witty banter. Slow and steady wins the race… #nanowrimo #mguwc #
@MariKurisato I have, but can't do kamikaze mode at the office where I'm guaranteed to be interrupted. in reply to MariKurisato #
Must… push through… to 2k… for the day… Only… 684 words… to go… (thud) #nanowrimo #mguwc #
Not to mention that the dialogue in today's work sounds suspiciously like Dante and Randall from "Clerks"… #
I'm not saying this is a way to cheat at #nanowrimo, but http://support.microsoft.com/kb/212251 #
Suspicious that no matter how many times I come over to check Twitter, more words do not appear in my manuscript… #nanowrimo #mguwc #
@niassa That is, without a doubt, the best Rob Schneider impression I've seen all day. in reply to niassa #
Pandora is friggin telepathic. As soon as I get to a scene where my character has to be sneaky, it starts playing the James Bond theme. #
@jennybeanses I hated Spike at first but by the end of Buffy season seven, he was one of my favorites. Lesson for writers, there. in reply to jennybeanses #
@NotZura *crosses arms and snaps fingers* in reply to NotZura #
@dmcduck I was hoping to get to 10k today, but I was lucky to get the 2008 words I got. Skipping morning writing session not an option. in reply to dmcduck #
@elanaroth 15 minutes, no more. in reply to elanaroth #
@robkroese So he has 2… brothers? Actually, for a monk that would work… in reply to robkroese #
@jennybeanses "That bench… We drained a homeless guy right there, me and Dru…" in reply to jennybeanses #
@jchutchins Good question. What are the benefits? in reply to jchutchins #
Considering trying to get another 787 words to reach 10k for the book, but also recording a new @MaxGeek podcast tonight. #
@suzzzanna 5th base is actually illegal in 43 states. in reply to suzzzanna #
@BstiNatosi We're not supposed to talk about that. in reply to BstiNatosi #
@crimsonsky76 No way Apple drops the Mac Pro. Too many graphics pros need the expandabilty. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@mightymur I think I might have to start avoiding Twitter until I get my daily word count quota. Carrot and stick thing. in reply to mightymur #
@Rasplundjr Right there with you. The urge to go back to bed when the alarm went off was overwhelming. in reply to Rasplundjr #
PTSD is a real consequence of war. Let's prevent another Fort Hood by getting our service men and women the treatment they need. #
In #nanowrimo #mguwc news, managed 586 words at Chipotle over lunch. If I can get 2,201 more tonight I can hit 12k today. #
@samill1 I've done most of my writing at Chipotle for the last decade or so. It's just a good environment for me. in reply to samill1 #
@kimidreams So write instead. in reply to kimidreams #
@crimsonsky76 I'd been intrigued by the idea of writing an all dialogue scene, and suddenly there was a legitimate use for one. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@caitkitt HELLS YEAH in reply to caitkitt #
Got somewhere north of 600 words today, still averaging more than 2k/day, & thus I declare victory and go the heck to bed. #mguwc #nanowrimo #
RT @jennybeanses: Hop on board the train Charlie… It's the Choo Choo Shoe Charlie… *chugga chugga chugga CHOO CHOO* #
I MOSTLY SAVED THE POD MOSTLY #
Finally squeeked over 10k. Writing momentum is cool, but sometimes I just have to pound keys until it gets rolling. #
@kimidreams Maybe they're only the best sort of sheep. We'd probably need a ruling from @jeanettemarsh or @PhilippaJane to be sure in reply to kimidreams #
856 words so far today, manuscript at 10679 total. #mguwc #nanowrimo #
@jkendrick Chipotle agrees! My burrito was on the house today (no, I didn't wow them with my writing heroics). in reply to jkendrick #
Nearly 1000 words at Chipotle, need just 617 more to finish the day at 12K. #mguwc #nanowrimo #
@djohngo Okay, back at the office where I can do the math, that's 704 words divided by 768 calories, or 0.917 words per calorie. in reply to djohngo #
@mommywantsvodka There's no reason you can't get wasted and make an ass of yourself at home. #
RT @JeremyCShipp Sometimes an obtuse triangle is a cute triangle. #
RT @FakeAPStylebook: Use "The Incredible Hulk" the first time in piece, then just "Hulk." See also Mesmerizing Janet Reno. #
Please RT & sign: Join @alfranken – add your name for #hcr with a #publicoption here: http://bit.ly/T9cLS #
@scotbotmosh I think we're going to need the context of that conversation. in reply to scotbotmosh #
@Rasplundjr Don't give them any ideas. A sharp pencil is more dangerous that half the things on that gorram sign as it is. in reply to Rasplundjr #
@PhilippaJane My 2010 is going to as hectic as yours, but my #operationhealthy mostly involves burritos. in reply to PhilippaJane #
@PhilippaJane That's what she said? in reply to PhilippaJane #
@PhilippaJane A. You clearly didn't go to Chipotle while you were here. B. No meat without a spine. It's one of my rules. in reply to PhilippaJane #
@PhilippaJane Chipotle almost makes up for us not having real healthcare. Or a functioning government. in reply to PhilippaJane #
@extralife Alec Baldwin has become a giant since he started eating the extras on 30 Rock. in reply to extralife #
SERENITY NOW #
@Alli_Flowers That'll work too. in reply to Alli_Flowers #
RT @FakeAPStylebook: automaker – Spell as one word, as the U.S. auto industry can no longer afford spaces. #
@NotZura You just made Marcel Marceau very sad. in reply to NotZura #
@kimidreams My dad used to call that horseplay, which was weird, because we never had a horse. in reply to kimidreams #
@lilithsaintcrow The question is whether cabbies in hell are more or less interesting than cabbies in New York. in reply to lilithsaintcrow #
@TeresaKopec Sadly, Tancredo is from my state. We've been trying to get rid of him. in reply to TeresaKopec #
@TeresaKopec He's not, but he still lives here. We did finally get him to stop "representing" us. I want to deport him to Mexico. in reply to TeresaKopec #
@gabrielle_h I blame my generation's comma addiction on William Shatner and Christopher Walken. in reply to gabrielle_h #
Writing Can Save Your Life http://bit.ly/4oRXxo #
Okay, as riveting as my tweetstream is, I need 687 words in the next hour to be able to watch Hulu tonight! #glamorouswriterlifestyle #
@gabrielle_h I think a lot of us have been yelled at for comma splices so many times that we got comma-shy. Maybe just my crit group. in reply to gabrielle_h #
@kimidreams Go Kimi Go! in reply to kimidreams #
@arwensouth If only I could write fiction in quick bursts like that! in reply to arwensouth #
Got 895 words in 36 minutes. 2385 for today, book at 12208. Will watch Hulu with a clear conscience tonight. #mguwc #nanowrimo #
Just used http://twilk.com to create a cool Twitter background. Check it out! #
@kimidreams There are some advantages to working the help desk on a Friday. Lots of spare time. in reply to kimidreams #
@kimidreams All words are good words in a first draft. in reply to kimidreams #
RT @splatnuk: The Matrix Reloaded #onewordtoomany #
RT @JhonenV: I should tell you I urinated in your tea, so don't drink it. Here's some new tea. Don't drink that either. #
RT @mommywantsvodka: If I were a vowel, I'd be "sometimes y." #
RT @robkroese: http://twitpic.com/ojwr8 – Hey, they're better than McNuggets. #
At the first of two #NaNoWriMo write-ins today. Hoping to get 6k today, pushing the book up over 20k total not out of the question. #mguwc #
1066 words already today. #nanowrimo #mguwc #
2014 words at the first write in, 14222 total. #nanowrimo #mguwc #
RT @mommywantsvodka: My life would be substantially better if I were a ninja. #
RT @OTOOLEFAN: Times are tough. Unemployment hasn't been this bad since Reagan was President. #
@kazoochica YOU GO GIRL! (I can't pull that off, can I?) in reply to kazoochica #
RT @nataliewhipple: Watching Braveheart for the first time. So far I've learned that Scottish people have mullets. #
RT @jchutchins: Meanwhile me and my iPhone and I are marching in single-file, to hide our numbers. Step off. We've got gaffi sticks, bitches #
RT @Girl_Detective:House passed health care bill just in time to save John Boehner from whatever disease is turning him into a human Cheeto. #
@BstiNatosi it's really getting to the post where don't have to come up with actual jokes in reply to BstiNatosi #
@lilithsaintcrow w00t last scene! in reply to lilithsaintcrow #
1020 words today after optical emergency that required $300 new glasses (eep). Manuscript over 15k. #nanowrimo #mguwc #
Writing tomorrow's blog post now. Yay, more writing. #
@BstiNatosi Was he actually an authentic hobo or just a homeless guy? There are important cultural differences. in reply to BstiNatosi #
@lilithsaintcrow We're proud of you! Hopefully the writing helps get past the other stuff. I know it does for me. in reply to lilithsaintcrow #
Do these new glasses make me look like @donttrythis? Him or Greg Proops. http://yfrog.com/15bveoj #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-11-01

Posted on 1 November 2009 by Jeff Kirvin

@stirwise The lack of integration between BN.com and eReader is puzzling and the primary reason I'm not getting a nook yet. in reply to stirwise #
@robkroese Any chance of getting Mercury Falls on BN.com/eReader/Fictionwise? in reply to robkroese #
@robkroese Sorta. Works with Stanza on my iPhone, but would be forever separate from the rest of my library. Don't want it to get lonely. in reply to robkroese #
@robkroese Could download the PalmDoc format to my PC then add it as "personal content" to my eReader.com library, but I'm an ebook pro. in reply to robkroese #
@HumanRacehorses <singing>How do solve a problem like Scalia…</singing> in reply to HumanRacehorses #
@CRA1G nVidia in Nirvana, duh. in reply to CRA1G #
RT @gadgetmanBrian: True story: NBC, recap of the Dolphins game, said 'Ricky Williams, smokin, lights it up for 80 yards' WTF??!?? #
RT @nutzareus: PdaNet upgrade to 1.60 in Cydia, allows Mac tethering via USB woohoo! // attn @Nofrendo #
RT @mightymur: Just said "The End" to the Heaven podcast series. Drained and slightly melancholy. #
.@robkroese Am I the only one who associates Catch-22's Yossarian with the gliding monkey people from Star Frontiers? in reply to robkroese #
@Nofrendo Yes, but jailbreaking a 3GS is totally safe and takes all of 30 seconds. in reply to Nofrendo #
@robkroese My mom made me an awesome Yazarian costume for Halloween one year. Nobody got it. in reply to robkroese #
@robkroese No, a Dralasite is what I look like *now*. in reply to robkroese #
RT @FakeAPStylebook: Always remember to close all parentheses. We're not paying to air condition the entire paragraph. #
RT @FakeAPStylebook: Use "Asian" for people, "Oriental" for objects and "Bad-Ass" for Bruce Lee. #
#sodontwannagotowork #coldandsnowyoutside #sucksbeingagrownup #thatisall #
RT @Orrin_Woodward 'Do you have the talent?', is rarely the question. 'Do you have the guts to finish?', is the real question. #
@jchutchins I suddenly feel the urge to grow a Doug Henning moustache. in reply to jchutchins #
@DarrenHumphries I'm so sorry to hear that. in reply to DarrenHumphries #
@sunilsebastian Interesting how quickly Windows 7 spoils you for older OSes, isn't it? I have to run XP at work and it's… uncomfortable. in reply to sunilsebastian #
@Rasplundjr No, a lot of people have the guts to start a novel, few have the courage to see where it leads all the way to the end. in reply to Rasplundjr #
@Rasplundjr There's a difference? in reply to Rasplundjr #
@brettq GPS is the only thing keeping me using the iPhone vs MiFi + iPod touch + Skype in reply to brettq #
@Rasplundjr My problem historically has been stopping partway through and commencing rewrites. That's why I'm forcing myself to do all 7 now in reply to Rasplundjr #
RT @scalzi: Updating cell phone software. ZOMG MY LIFE IS UNCEASING EXCITEMENT. in reply to scalzi #
@PhilippaJane Never been actually run *over* but I have bounced off more than a dozen motor vehicles in my time. Not all of them on purpose. in reply to PhilippaJane #
RT @jeffkirvin Making writing a priority http://retwt.me/1udMM #
@Melzer To tell stories. in reply to Melzer #
@WhitleyStrieber I know it was long ago and you've done great work since, but I still think about The Wolfen when in a parking lot at night. in reply to WhitleyStrieber #
@crimsonsky76 I don't want to be realistic. It's not a goal if you don't have to reach for it. & I haven't told you the hard core part yet. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@crimsonsky76 Yeah, I never thought I'd reach a point in life where I had something I HAVE TO DO, but here it is. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
For those who haven't seen the announcement, I'm writing 7 books in 10 months. Come along for the ride. http://bit.ly/O7R6S #
@paulapoundstone Melloing the cellos? in reply to paulapoundstone #
RT @HumanRacehorses: Palm Pixi overpriced at $99. The Pre is available some locations for as little as $79 and isn't dumbed down. #
@jkendrick Originally the Sendeni civil war was supposed to be part of the last book, but somehow it got spun into its own volume. Me=dumb #
Delaying ebook of King's new book until 6 wks after hardcover release is only going to ignite more piracy. #
RT @suzzzanna: There are happy children playing outside my window. Somebody needs to go and explain to them that this is not okay. #
@Veronica Tranq darts from a blow gun work pretty well. … Or so I've heard. in reply to Veronica #
@crimsonsky76 Most recent releases have been simultaneous. Dan Brown's new tripe was available as an ebook the same day as hardcover. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@Benzzo Pixie really needs to be in the 49-79 dollar range. Would be a killer for that market. in reply to Benzzo #
@Gartenberg I always suspected you of Vulcan ancestry. in reply to Gartenberg #
@TeresaKopec Who says you have to be dating to get married? in reply to TeresaKopec #
@Nofrendo Hmm, reasonably quiet over here. in reply to Nofrendo #
@TeresaKopec And we're talking about entertainers, no? Everywhere's Vegas for them. in reply to TeresaKopec #
@MaxGeek You saying I'm behind on tech news? So when's Windows 7 coming out, anyway? in reply to MaxGeek #
@MaxGeek Maybe I'm part squid. in reply to MaxGeek #
RT @Gartenberg: All of Babylon 5 is now on SlashControl. Excellent. #shadowsvsvorlonsanyone #notadeepspacefranchise #
RT @acedtect: Best video on Galaxy Collisions ever http://bit.ly/3fkoMT cc: @tibbarerew #
@Gartenberg @blam Or just wait until after the singularity when it no longer matters. in reply to Gartenberg #
RT @delrayser: I don't "get" foursquare, but that's probably b/c there aren't checkins for "work" & "putting the kids to bed." #
@PhilippaJane That is crazy high tech. in reply to PhilippaJane #
@Ali_Davis The meteor that hits the studio? in reply to Ali_Davis #
@robkroese Way cool if it is! in reply to robkroese #
.@tibbarerew has pledged to join me in writing 500,000 words in 300 days. Are you next? #
@NotZura November 1st until Labor Day 2010, kicking off with NaNoWriMo. in reply to NotZura #
@NotZura I'm writing 7 books in one series, but @tibbarerew is stringing stuff together. It's about committing to writing every day. in reply to NotZura #
@NotZura I'll be posting my work on a Google Group as I write it, but we're pretty much on the honor system. in reply to NotZura #
Cap'n Reynolds on Castle! At the risk of seeming unmanly, SQUEEEEEE! #browncoat #
RT @AnnCurry: "You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection."-Buddha #
RT @rstevens: Three's company but 666 is an exorcism #
@mpmorehead Same here, and congrats on the sale! in reply to mpmorehead #
NYT Story on Major Cellphone Makers Switching From Windows Mobile to Android http://bit.ly/cbtxy #
RT @jeffkirvin KILROY 2.0 IS EVERYWHERE http://retwt.me/1yOBw #
@MaxGeek And IN PUBLIC yet. I'm so ashamed… in reply to MaxGeek #
RT @ginatrapani: While writing a post about all the ways a phone call is better than an email, my phone rang and I ignored it. #
@jkendrick OMG I hope he's okay in reply to jkendrick #
@scalzi What's an album, grandpa? in reply to scalzi #
So in Between Heaven and Hell, the angels are really[ :: ERROR :: YOU ARE NOT UNIQUE. YOU ARE REPLACEABLE. KILROY2.0 IS HERE #7thSon ] #
RT @BadAstronomer: Nuts. USB Geiger counters are pricey. And no, you probably don't want to know. #
The real JC Hutchins was assassinated by a 4 year old. #hutchinsrumors #7thson #
The only reason @jchutchins produces so much is that there are 7 of him. #HutchinsRumors #7thSon #
I heard that @JCHutchins is the only podcaster who can do a full voice cast by himself. #HutchinsRumors #7thSon #
@jennybeanses The big vulture muppets or the small elf muppets? in reply to jennybeanses #
@Rasplundjr OMG My thoughts are with you and your family. in reply to Rasplundjr #
@jennybeanses Okay, would have been both disturbed and intrigued if it was otherwise. in reply to jennybeanses #
Kosh: They are a dying people. We should let them pass. Sinclair: Windows Mobile or Symbian? Kosh: Yes… #
RT @JeremyCShipp: A pygmy dragon is dancing on my computer, wearing a top hat and monocle, singing the theme song from Charles in Charge. #
@crimsonsky76 So basically, they made a chair out of SpongeBob. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@robkroese I heard Bill Clinton harassed the heck of out some Fruit Loops. Oh, wait, you said *serial* harasser… in reply to robkroese #
RT @jchutchins: Personal Effects hit 280 overall back in June. Will we crush that rank with #7thSon? http://bit.ly/2Oqq0R #
75% rewards sale on eReader.com + nearly complete Stephen King collection = Kirvin's shrinking bank account #
@BadAstronomer Our airport has bowels? Cool! in reply to BadAstronomer #
@BetaClone076 Knives or shoes? in reply to BetaClone076 #
@tibbarerew IS THERE WRITIN' IN THE HOLE? in reply to tibbarerew #
I'm pretty sure iTunes syncs with the iPhone via semaphore. Or something else that TAKES GORRAM FOREVER. #syncfail #
A Writing Challenge http://bit.ly/3aTppU #
@NotZura Feature film? w0000000t! in reply to NotZura #
@NotZura If only I were still a screenwriter, I finally know someone on the business… Remember us little people when you win your Oscar. in reply to NotZura #
@brettq Try Blu or Shared Minds Desktop. #goodnativewindowstwitterclients in reply to brettq #
@joe_hill DC originally published Watchmen, which turned into a damn fine movie. I think V for Vendetta was theirs too, at least in the US. in reply to joe_hill #
@brettq It's Silverlight now? Used to be pure WPF code. in reply to brettq #
@NotZura You're just trying to commit to more creative foolishness than I have; admit it! in reply to NotZura #
@BlaqueSaber I'm enjoying the calm while it lasts. After Halloween, the gloves are OFF. in reply to BlaqueSaber #
@brettq WPF : Win32 :: Cocoa : Carbon in reply to brettq #
@BlaqueSaber Yes. The map is not the territory. in reply to BlaqueSaber #
@BlaqueSaber My "outline" for the first book is about 20 bullet points. Other 6 books plotted in less detail. in reply to BlaqueSaber #
@Nofrendo Until someone steals the fridge. in reply to Nofrendo #
RT @extralife: Today's uncomfortable word of the day: Cockpit. #
@BlaqueSaber Thank goodness there's only one of me. Yeah, genre's gonna be tricky in the 1st trilogy. in reply to BlaqueSaber #
Should be sleeping, 6am unsnoozable wakeup tomorrow, but still have over 200 tweets to read #twitteraddict #
@mpmorehead And yet me and my dumbass Neon will be out in the snow bright and early… in reply to mpmorehead #
@kimidreams "can they" no. "would they" all the time. in reply to kimidreams #
@crimsonsky76 Mutants sabotaged yer xbox in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@suzzzanna I've gone vegetarian twice, but my love of charred chicken and cow flesh—to say nothing of bacon—always brings me back. in reply to suzzzanna #
@eliyannakaiser w00t! in reply to eliyannakaiser #
@MikeTemporale http://bsix12.com/smd/ in reply to MikeTemporale #
@aslapintheface Trying to reconcile swimming in jello and your implication that this is not a good thing. in reply to aslapintheface #
@Rasplundjr Just hang in there, man. in reply to Rasplundjr #
RT @FakeAPStylebook: Use "verbal" to compare words with other form of communication ("poor verbal skills"), Use "oral" to be more popular. #
@NotZura OMG that's genius. in reply to NotZura #
O. M. G. I look away to do some actual work and you loquacious SOBs run away with the Twitter! #
@aslapintheface Knowing they were stupid would mean having knowledge, which stupid people, by definition, lack. Can't argue with logic. in reply to aslapintheface #
RT @bigepaz: On the bright side, we get to "fall back" this weekend and gain an hour of sleep! // Extra hour for #NaNoWriMo writing! #
@JNGold iPhone : BSG Cylon Centurian :: Droid : C-3PO from Phantom Menace in reply to JNGold #
@PhilippaJane Sounds nice. In Denver all our leaves fell because they were weighted down by 3 inches of snow. in reply to PhilippaJane #
RT @Randazzoj: Here we go, Yankees, here we go! CLAP CLAP Here we go, entropy and the inevitable decay of all things, here we go! CLAP CLAP #
RT @acedtect: Here. Let me blow away all productivity in your day. Play "Cheese or Font?" http://cheeseorfont.mogrify.org/play #
RT @angelajames: Deep editing thought of the day: It's bated breath. Not baited. Because baited breath would probably stink. #
@Gartenberg Huh, I would have thought it'd be in binary. Or at least hex. in reply to Gartenberg #
@ColleenLindsay Well, it seems like my "head down, just write first drafts for now" attitude is well-timed. in reply to ColleenLindsay #
@NotZura Sure, the bar isn't all that high for that these days. in reply to NotZura #
@Ali_Davis It's only money. Shiny, pretty money. in reply to Ali_Davis #
@Gartenberg In how many parsecs can #droid to the Kessel Run? in reply to Gartenberg #
@jchutchins Not wearing those Bespin headphones, though. in reply to jchutchins #
@anamariecox Why be normal? in reply to anamariecox #
@Nofrendo DOH in reply to Nofrendo #
@jchutchins I loved the TIE pilot outfits. #
@tibbarerew Want some of our snow? Or all of it? in reply to tibbarerew #
@TeresaKopec To quote Steve Martin in "Sgt Bilko", "All I've ever wanted was an honest week's pay for an honest day's work." in reply to TeresaKopec #
@aslapintheface Awareness is a funny th… #theresnogracefulwayoutofthis in reply to aslapintheface #
@tibbarerew "DO YOU REALIZE WHAT THE STREET VALUE OF THIS MOUNTAIN IS?" in reply to tibbarerew #
@robkroese And yet, if I like something I'll pay to support it even if I can get it for free. Some people respect creativity, others don't. in reply to robkroese #
@Rasplundjr In their defense, people kept closing the blast doors. in reply to Rasplundjr #
@ColleenLindsay What are the actual productions costs (after editing, marketing, etc) for ebooks compared to mass market paperbacks? in reply to ColleenLindsay #
@Nofrendo Something tells me tow trucks are busy today. I'm debating my need for a burrito vs braving the snow in my Neon. in reply to Nofrendo #
@lilithsaintcrow I love/hate that moment. in reply to lilithsaintcrow #
@Rasplundjr So good to hear! Bypasses are nothing to sneeze at, but at least he'll be okay. in reply to Rasplundjr #
@aslapintheface I invoke whichever amendment protects me from digging myself any further into a hole. (Most guys don't know about this.) in reply to aslapintheface #
@mommywantsvodka I think so. I have a lot of female friends I haven't slept with yet. in reply to mommywantsvodka #
@scifirules Morena aside, I fear V will be an epic fail. As with the 80s weekly series, the suits just don't grok the concept. in reply to scifirules #
@Rasplundjr And yet, people over here totally get it when I say "Yeah, your PC is bjorked. You're gonna need a new one." in reply to Rasplundjr #
RT @djohngo: Scientist develops intelligent swarm of hungry robots. Note to time travellers: here's your target. http://tinyurl.com/yfqhrwe #
@anamariecox The hat and the earrings really sell the whole look. in reply to anamariecox #
@amber_benson But in a good way, right? in reply to amber_benson #
@robkroese Good, I was hoping to avoid the Kindle version, and now I can with a clear conscience. in reply to robkroese #
@crimsonsky76 LIKE I SAID in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@dsawyer YAY! EDITS ARE DONE! NOW WE DO THE DANCE OF JOY! in reply to dsawyer #
@michaelspence Link plz? in reply to michaelspence #
@robkroese I'd do the dance of joy, but I burned that one for the day on @dsawyer. in reply to robkroese #
@robkroese Oh, you said NOT getting screwed. nm. in reply to robkroese #
@robkroese Sadly, my only movie experiences as a writer have been with VERY indie filmmakers. We're talking a guy with a camcorder. in reply to robkroese #
@JNGold Seriously thinking about getting that in blue. Looks sharp. in reply to JNGold #
@JNGold It's pretty darn close. in reply to JNGold #
@nickolaswriter 20% of people are completely out of their minds, so that really leaves only 9% with really questionable judgement. in reply to nickolaswriter #
RT @wilw: Me: I need to write this story. Brain: 404. Me: Please? Brain: Sorry. The resource "CREATIVE FOCUS" is unavailable. Me: FML. #
@michaelspence Danke! in reply to michaelspence #
@crimsonsky76 And their evil master plan is complete. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@michaelspence @PhillippaJane I know, sad, innit? We midwesterners get no Pip. in reply to michaelspence #
@Cynical_Woman Explain the concept of "land sharks" to them. in reply to Cynical_Woman #
@Ali_Davis Most of us accept donations in reply to Ali_Davis #
@sheldoncooper I had that argument today about "judgement" and "judgment". in reply to sheldoncooper #
@delrayser We shoot people for puns like that where I come from. Lucky for you I'm not where I come from. in reply to delrayser #
@PhilRossi Better that than the Boxer Rebellion. in reply to PhilRossi #
RT WriteRCastle 2 muffins are in an oven. One turns to the other and says "Boy it's hot in here!" The other screams "Ahh! a talking muffin!" #
@lilithsaintcrow It really is amazing how often a big story problem can be solved by blowing up a character or several (The Stand, etc.) in reply to lilithsaintcrow #
@HumanRacehorses For luck, play tennis with a baseball bat. in reply to HumanRacehorses #
@BaronessHeather In a digital world it's kind of amazing how little "stuff" you actually have to own and schlep around. in reply to BaronessHeather #
@HumanRacehorses *POOM* … "Yeah, I think that's out." in reply to HumanRacehorses #
@Alli_Flowers Won't be in TiPB Live tonight. Because I'm RECORDING A NEW MAXIMUM GEEK. in reply to Alli_Flowers #
RT @Melzer: This Saturday, the INVASION begins! http://is.gd/4GsYR #
@Alli_Flowers @tibbarerew has a fiance and daughters to answer to, the scheduling is out of my hands. in reply to Alli_Flowers #
RT @Gartenberg: This droid keeps acting up it's going to end up at Jawa flea market for some farm boy to buy. #droid #
RT @scalzi: Downloading video drivers. BECAUSE I AM EXCITING LIKE THAT // ZOMG REALLY? #
RT @Gartenberg: Just sayin' I'm not getting into my x-wing with this #droid. #ineedanewastromech #
@crimsonsky76 DING DING DING DING in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@crimsonsky76 Ahem. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
RT @Randazzoj: And here's Johnny Damon: America's Sweethobbit #
RT @NotZura: The only downfall of Vista on my MacBook is the fact that Vista sucks battery juice like $8 Swedish hooker. #
RT @MaxGeek: 1 hour 21 minutes long. Or as I like to call it 1.21 gigawatts of Maximum Geek. #
RT @daj42 -Farscape Seasons 1-3 coming soon to Netflix Streaming! http://tinyurl.com/yk4wo9a http://tinyurl.com.. http://bit.ly/3i81x9 #
RT @MaxGeek Maximum Geek Vol. 3 Ep. 1 is up. I even fixed the wonky podcast RSS feed. Here's the new feed. http://bit.ly/3zrT0V #
@warrenellis We for one thing, you never show up when we turn on this bloody searchlight. in reply to warrenellis #
@jchutchins Best book I've read on sales is Sales Dogs in the Rich Dads series. in reply to jchutchins #
@Rasplundjr OY THESE KIDS TODAY in reply to Rasplundjr #
And yes, I finally put a real honest to dog photo of me as my avatar. No more sketches. #
@maceyr Danke in reply to maceyr #
@robkroese I refuse to comment on the grounds that it would be hilarious. in reply to robkroese #
@JNGold WHY WOULD YOU LEAVE CIVILIZATION LIKE THAT in reply to JNGold #
@JNGold Dropping down to Edge, or worse, GPRS. in reply to JNGold #
@JNGold Gah. Although I've found the current Google Maps app on the iPhone does okay with the infrequent Edge zones here in Denver. Still. in reply to JNGold #
@joekeg I'm going to go out on a limb and say a silicon golem reset all your passwords. in reply to joekeg #
@JNGold You're a glass-is-half-empty kind of guy, Jerry. in reply to JNGold #
@PhilippaJane There's only one way to make the chocolates stop whispering, you realize… in reply to PhilippaJane #
I just bought Mercury Falls by @robkroese from https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/5038 Highly recommended if you need a laugh. in reply to robkroese #
RT @jchutchins: This is the power of love and community, peeps: http://twitpic.com/nebhn (from @BetaClone076) RT if feeling generous. #
RT @MaxGeek: The Maximum Geek Ultimate Writing Challenge. Check it out http://bit.ly/kFklW #
@MaxGeek I propose hashtag #MGUWC for the Maximum Geek Ultimate Writing Challenge in reply to MaxGeek #
@Rasplundjr That's going to be my real test today. Can I brave two feet of snow for Chipotle? in reply to Rasplundjr #
@PhilippaJane And yet, they get worse. You still haven't seen "Mega Shark vs Giant Octopus", have you? in reply to PhilippaJane #
@PhilippaJane The question is, does it invoke Godwin's Law if you quote the Nazis without actually referencing them specifically? in reply to PhilippaJane #
@PhilippaJane @PhilRossi Now if keys, underwear AND chocolates are missing… in reply to PhilippaJane #
@Nofrendo BTW, how's your car? in reply to Nofrendo #
@suzzzanna What if you love G-d, but aren't speaking to Him because He still owes you $20? in reply to suzzzanna #
RT @FakeAPStylebook: The correct spelling is “Rocktober,” not “Roctober,” which is the month of giant birds. #
@MaxGeek Either our followers are a bunch of cowards, or we're dumber than we thought. in reply to MaxGeek #
Support #NaNoWriMo, add a #twibbon to your avatar now! – http://bit.ly/3DdbZo #
Support #NaNoWriMo, add a #twibbon to your avatar now! – http://bit.ly/1cJlBT #
I'VE HAD IT WITH THIS MOTHER****ING SNOW ON THIS MOTHER****ING CAR! #
Here come old flattop #
@Alli_Flowers I still haven't reinstalled qTweeter. I probably should. in reply to Alli_Flowers #
@crimsonsky76 Thing is, everything in my head is already a cartoon (warped by Far Side at early age), so cartoon avatars seemed to fit. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@crimsonsky76 I've become addicted to a Pandora station I built to play movie scores http://bit.ly/sndtrks in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@crimsonsky76 I spend most of my time listening to that station listening to it on my netbook via Pandora|One at the office. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@jennybeanses Heck, I loved Little Brother, and I'm 38. in reply to jennybeanses #
I finally have Twitter Lists. Do I really feel like populating lists today? Hmmm. #
RT @Gartenberg: Levitt is a frackin genius. #smartpeople #mosteconomistsmakeastrologerslookgood #
@extralife Ghostbusters, duh. in reply to extralife #
@DarrenHumphries Seriously. Double the tax, people. This ain't hard. in reply to DarrenHumphries #
Okay, I take it back. Digging the Twitter Lists feature. Want can haz in @simplytweet or in Tweetie 2 from @atebits #
Wow. Over 100 of the people I follow on Twitter are writers. #
@NotZura I go naked all the time #talkingaboutmyiphonepervs in reply to NotZura #
@ChrisLeckness Authors, people who write the books and whatnot. in reply to ChrisLeckness #
@NotZura Not hard enough to break it. The glass screen is pretty tough. in reply to NotZura #
@NotZura No scratches that I can see without a magnifier. I do keep it in a belt pouch when I'm not using it, but no case. in reply to NotZura #
@crimsonsky76 @NotZura I like how slim and light the iPhone is caseless and think screen protectors are useless on a finger-based device. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@crimsonsky76 Not worth it IMO. Glare + smooth glass > matte finish plastic in reply to crimsonsky76 #
RT @extralife: I'm in the mood to call Ghostbusters the perfect movie for nearly any situation. #
@MaxGeek I suddenly feel very old and very geeky. in reply to MaxGeek #
@JustinMacumber Better than Castle? in reply to JustinMacumber #
@AfrimKacaj Can I pick which one? in reply to AfrimKacaj #
View out my car winshield this morning. http://yfrog.com/j7ig2j #
RT @CRA1G: I wonder what the FOX News staffers used to remove their "America: Love It or Leave It" bumper stickers. #
@crimsonsky76 Oddly, by December we'll have days clear and sunny in the 50s. We get a lot of snow in October and March for some dumb reason. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
RT @FakeAPStylebook: Always capitalize Satan. You don't want to get dead goats from those people. #
@jennybeanses It's got to be a conversation or Twitter doesn't work. in reply to jennybeanses #
@girvo Yay? in reply to girvo #
PanelFly + iPhone + Marvel comics for a buck a piece = SQUEE #
I recommend "Astonishing X Men #01: Gifted (1 of 6)" in @Panelfly on #iPhone #
@bantamspectra Tin Man vs Iron Man? in reply to bantamspectra #
@bantamspectra Iron Man vs the Man of Steel in reply to bantamspectra #
@BadAstronomer AVALANCHE! in reply to BadAstronomer #
@BadAstronomer I can't believe those people are still out there. It's been 40 years, people. It happened. Get used to it. in reply to BadAstronomer #
@aslapintheface See, I can surk the web from my iPhone, so there's really no escape. The surk, like the rhythm, is going to get you. in reply to aslapintheface #
@PhilRossi You mean people sometimes use Twitter to promote themselves? #shockedtodiscovergamblinginthisestablishment in reply to PhilRossi #
@Melzer I've worked Black Friday at CompUSA. Sometimes, late at night, I can still hear the screaming… in reply to Melzer #
The more unpleasant and tedious the work task, the more captivating I find the Twitter. Funny, that. #
@aslapintheface Fortunately I'm long enough removed from the sovereign nation of Texas that I don't remember how "Cotton Eyed" Joe goes. Ha! in reply to aslapintheface #
@bantamspectra Depends on if the Tin Man could divert Iron Man into the flying monkeys and gum up his intakes. in reply to bantamspectra #
@aslapintheface That's depressingly optimistic. Or optimistically depressing. Or hey, where's my Aleve? in reply to aslapintheface #
@aslapintheface Darn, if only YouTube weren't blocked at the office. in reply to aslapintheface #
@WeeLaura Just drive around for a while, and the tires will rotate all by themselves. in reply to WeeLaura #
@aslapintheface I'm still trying to get to five minutes of work. Pacing myself. Don't want to overdo it. in reply to aslapintheface #
@PhilippaJane Odd though how we writers get lots of solitude or whirlwind crowds but little in between. in reply to PhilippaJane #
@WeeLaura I got a million of 'em. Mostly because people keep giving them back. in reply to WeeLaura #
@aslapintheface Halloween, hell, I'm storing up energy for NaNoWriMo. in reply to aslapintheface #
@robkroese I got this hippo to keep the buffalo away. Don't see any buffalo in the yard? It's because of the hippo. in reply to robkroese #
@aslapintheface NaNoWriMo itself isn't so bad. It's my lunatic intention to do it 10 months in a row that has me questioning my sanity. in reply to aslapintheface #
@mwsmedia GnR original or Sheryl Crow cover? Both are good. in reply to mwsmedia #
@aslapintheface http://bit.ly/oe8Lv in reply to aslapintheface #
@mwsmedia Yeah, I guess that would have been the 90s/00s #ihavenoconceptoftime in reply to mwsmedia #
@crimsonsky76 Points are much easier to spend because they're "not real money." See also: poker chips in reply to crimsonsky76 #
RT @RachelleGardner: A writer must not shift your point of view. #writingtip #
RT @RachelleGardner: Prepositions are not words to end sentences with. #writingtip #
We actually have someone at this company named "Asterisk". People do that now? I could name a kid, say, "Ampersand" and that's okay? #
@aslapintheface But please, people, do not name a child "pound sign" or "colon". You're just asking for trouble in the schoolyard. in reply to aslapintheface #
@aslapintheface You could get away with naming a little girl "Em Dash" as long as people thought she was named "Emily". in reply to aslapintheface #
@jeanettemarsh That would have been less confusing, actually. in reply to jeanettemarsh #
@mightymur Imhotep is clearly trying to lull people into a false sense of security. And get candy. in reply to mightymur #
@aslapintheface *facepalm* in reply to aslapintheface #
RT @RachelleGardner: Take the bull by the hand and avoid mixing metaphors. #writingtip #
RT @scifirules: What really happened to Sanctuary's Ashley #scifi http://bit.ly/3kNICs // FTR, I'm okay with this & the comments depress me. #
@michaelspence Yeah, Castle's quickly becoming my one can't-miss show of the week, and not just because I'm a Browncoat. in reply to michaelspence #
Interesting. You don't have to follow someone on Twitter to put them in one of your lists. Lots of potential there. #
@JeremyCShipp Frankly I was hoping for more gall bladder. And maybe a little thyroid. in reply to JeremyCShipp #
RT @RachelleGardner: Parenthetical remarks (however relevant) are (usually) unnecessary. #writingtip // (I do this far too much myself.) #
RT @RachelleGardner: If any word is improper at the end of a sentence, a linking verb is. #writingtip // Unless Yoda, you are. #
@JeremyCShipp Where's the fun in a purely evil character? I'd much rather have the antagonist driven by what he thinks is right. in reply to JeremyCShipp #
@AfrimKacaj MC Escher's world. in reply to AfrimKacaj #
@robkroese Danke, sir! in reply to robkroese #
@ChrisLeckness Totally worth it at that price. I prefer it over Tap Tap because I can focus on specific instruments in reply to ChrisLeckness #
Wow, my nearly 5000 tweets, assuming an average of 100 characters, average of four characters per word, comes out to nearly 100,000 words. #
@jkendrick Yeah, I'm talking about my own work. But is it positive or negative for me to podcast a novel I wrote 13 years ago? in reply to jkendrick #
Big Friday night ahead consisting of buying cat food and lasagna, going home and watching a little TV before bed. #writershaveallthefun #
@TheBigKlosowski Fate still owes me $20. Deadbeat. in reply to TheBigKlosowski #
@crimsonsky76 Not sure the literary world is ready for a stream of my consciousness. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@crimsonsky76 And tomorrow, the last day I get to sleep in until after Labor Day 2010. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
Will probably hit tweet 5000 some time this weekend. Feel like I should use it to say something profound, but why start now? #
@nlowell I knew he was right when I heard that on the panel, but didn't want to admit it. Grr. in reply to nlowell #
@robkroese XSive Suicide? in reply to robkroese #
@robkroese Because really, one is too many. in reply to robkroese #
@Alli_Flowers owowowowowowowowowowowowowowowowowowowowow… in reply to Alli_Flowers #
@Alli_Flowers Infinite recursion makes me sneeze. in reply to Alli_Flowers #
@dgawlik324 I was so trying to cut the donkey scene from my memory… in reply to dgawlik324 #
@BstiNatosi I'm glad I bought one of Mac's books while he was still around. Was just getting to know him. in reply to BstiNatosi #
@BadAstronomer And presumably, more universal, not tied to any particular client. in reply to BadAstronomer #
@tibbarerew I'm watching the Criminal Minds @wilw is allegedly in, but haven't seen him yet. in reply to tibbarerew #
@wilw Okay you were hella creepy in Criminal Minds. <shudder/> in reply to wilw #
RT @wilw: Time for another episode of tru FACTS w/ WIL WHEATON: Young Frankenstein is 1 of the greatest movies of all time. Absolute genius. #
@mpmorehead It's a cliché for a reason: each rejection is one step closer to a sale. in reply to mpmorehead #
RT @CRA1G: RT @AtheistHitSquad: The more I think about it…. the more I realize that Jesus was a socialist. // And a hardcore one at that. #
@ColleenLindsay @RachelleGardner And now I've just eaten two fun sized Butterfingers. in reply to ColleenLindsay #
@CRA1G BRAINBLEACH in reply to CRA1G #
@RobinInSeoul Better question is who will be able to tell. Given property values in Detroit, there could be literally $1000s in damage. in reply to RobinInSeoul #
@CRA1G empathy in reply to CRA1G #
@PGHolyfield Your internal clock is looking for cheap nylons? in reply to PGHolyfield #
@PhilippaJane wackachickawackachika… in reply to PhilippaJane #
@RobT43 jailbreak and install just Music Controls. Pandora in the background with the flakiness of Backgrounder. in reply to RobT43 #
@kimidreams ( … ) in reply to kimidreams #
I have not been this nervous in… I'm not sure I've ever been this nervous. #
My mind is literally bouncing around like a Bing commercial. #
@Alli_Flowers http://bit.ly/nHoz2 I'm going to write 7 novels in 10 months, starting in 4 hours. in reply to Alli_Flowers #
And the crowd here in Chipotle is getting lively. Amazing what people with tiny bottles of vodka will tell a guy with a laptop. #
@crimsonsky76 I keep telling myself, this is doable, I'm not really crazy… in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@Gartenberg Levitt really is a genius. in reply to Gartenberg #
I think I was this nervous getting on the bus to Basic Training. Maybe. #
Listening to Stephen King – On Writing (Unabridged) http://qtwt.us/fod #
@Melzer Well, yeah, obviously I'll just sit down and write. Every day. Until DragonCon. in reply to Melzer #
RT @wilw: Me: Are you Anakin? 5 year-old: No, I'm Obi-Wan. Me: Whatever, kid, you're from the prequels. Anne: Don't you start. Me: Sorry. in reply to wilw #
@crimsonsky76 It's just like roller coasters for me. As soon as I crest that first hill, I'll relax and enjoy the ride. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@wilw Wow, your marriage is made of awesome. in reply to wilw #
@MaxGeek MUST HAVE WRITINGSES! in reply to MaxGeek #
@NotZura My life is becoming defined by holidays. Might finish Revelation by Thanksgiving, Crusade by xmas, Jihad by President's Day… in reply to NotZura #
@MaxGeek Outlines are for paint by numbers types! I have a handful of bullet points and might not use that. Bring it! in reply to MaxGeek #
@MaxGeek #MGUWC Write every day for 300 days, rain or shine, happy or sad. BRING. IT. in reply to MaxGeek #
@BlaqueSaber What would you consider a pantser who knows how it ends? in reply to BlaqueSaber #
@BlaqueSaber I know how all seven books begin and end, but I'm winging the middle bits. in reply to BlaqueSaber #
@BlaqueSaber I'm writing 7 books in 10 months, from NaNo to DragonCon. NaNo 2010 will be Ghost Ronin, a completely different book. in reply to BlaqueSaber #
@BlaqueSaber Excellent question. I have no idea yet. Conventional wisdom is that a 7 book series by a debut author is unsellable. in reply to BlaqueSaber #
@BlaqueSaber Ah, you see my plan. in reply to BlaqueSaber #
@robkroese I'm blown away by a Basement Cat named Carl Sagan. in reply to robkroese #
@Nobilis Best of luck to you! in reply to Nobilis #
@DarrenHumphries Because NaNoWriMo stops for no one. in reply to DarrenHumphries #
@Ali_Davis With or without boombox? in reply to Ali_Davis #
@Nobilis w00t! Keep going! in reply to Nobilis #
Decoupling from the Twitter machine. T-17 minutes to NaNoWriMo and #MGUWC #
2165 words in my first hour. More writing at 6am, after about 4 hours of sleep. #NaNoWriMo #MGUWC #
Ooh, five hours of sleep! Thank you Daylight Savings Time! #
@Nobilis I'm at 2165 from last night's kickoff, hoping I can squeeze in enough during the Broncos game to crest 3k. Writein later #nanowrimo in reply to Nobilis #
Watching Broncos pregame. The sun is over the yardarm somewhere, right? #
@rcartwright I give up nothing, is just get the day's writing done first. in reply to rcartwright #
@rcartwright If only I had a pc capable of playig LOTRO. Maybe when I replace my 2133 with a HP Mini 311 and yummy nVidia Ion graphics… in reply to rcartwright #
@rcartwright We both can tweet from the @MaxGeek account, but it's usually Josh in reply to rcartwright #
@aslapintheface Of course Palin's going to run. When has rationality stopped her before? in reply to aslapintheface #
@PhilippaJane I know the feeling! in reply to PhilippaJane #
@PhilippaJane Come on over! We might even have adequate health care someday! in reply to PhilippaJane #
@jennybeanses Vamp Willow = hot; Witch Willow = sweet. Depends on what I'm in the mood for. in reply to jennybeanses #
Unsure if I should feel guilty for goofing around on Twitter instead of writing, considering I'm sitting at 3200 words for today. #
@Gartenberg Best season of the five, by far in reply to Gartenberg #
@PhilippaJane Just no drink before. Trust me, bad idea. in reply to PhilippaJane #
@Ali_Davis Elections: So easy a caveman can win them. in reply to Ali_Davis #
@PhilippaJane Yay for NaNo! What are you writing? in reply to PhilippaJane #
@BlaqueSaber I'm at 3006. Think I'm done for the day. in reply to BlaqueSaber #

KILROY 2.0 IS EVERYWHERE

Posted on 27 October 2009 by Jeff Kirvin

If you’re reading my stuff, you’re probably no stranger to SF podcasting. But one of the giants of the podcasting field and a man after my own cliffhangery heart is having a big day today. J.C. Hutchins is celebrating the print release of his novel 7th Son: Descent today. If you like modern day technothrillers, as I do, you’ll love this book. I don’t want to give too much away, but it involves a brilliant psycho killer, human cloning and government conspiracies.

But here’s the thing. The publisher hasn’t picked up the second and third books of the trilogy, so 7th Son: Descent needs to launch in a big way. You can show your support by picking it up at your local bookstore, or snag it on Amazon. Either way, get it while it’s hot!

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-10-25

Posted on 25 October 2009 by Jeff Kirvin

@delrayser Hey, that's an improvement. The Falcons used to only play irrationally-numbered quarters. in reply to delrayser #
@crimsonsky76 One of the reasons I'm torn about whether to publish traditionally or not. I'll address that next year. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
RT @jchutchins: Writing tip: Go for specificity, if possible. Avoid vagaries such as "a lot" or "big." How much? How large? #
@jennybeanses I don't believe that scones rock. At best, scones polka. in reply to jennybeanses #
@NotZura That's probably preferable to angry muttonchops. in reply to NotZura #
@scottsigler Look at this way. Any exposure to Pauly Shore will definitely help your horror writing. in reply to scottsigler #
RT @extralife: Daisy chewed off one of Man At Arms arms. Now he is called Man At Arm. #
@jchutchins comma comma comma comma comma chameleon… in reply to jchutchins #
@NotZura I'm reasonably certain that's more than I ever needed to know about muttonchops. Other than where you get the sheep. in reply to NotZura #
@NotZura Said the Irishman who can only grow a goatee, not even sideburns. in reply to NotZura #
@RedheadWriting Well, you know what they say: Who goes to Vegas, stays in Vegas. in reply to RedheadWriting #
@RedheadWriting Can you kick it into the big Sparta pit? in reply to RedheadWriting #
@suzzzanna Go get yourself some Hot Wings of Righteousness. in reply to suzzzanna #
RT @Ali_Davis: @suzzzanna To steal from Ben Franklin, boobs are proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. #
@jeanettemarsh Thanks for the RT! It's going to be a challenge to keep writing about writing once NaNoWriMo starts, but I'll keep at it! in reply to jeanettemarsh #
@Nofrendo MAN DOWN! MAN DOWN! in reply to Nofrendo #
@tibbarerew Dude, it's Monday. You're doing well that the servers aren't actually on fire or haunted. in reply to tibbarerew #
@tibbarerew With haunted fire! Ghost SysAdmin! in reply to tibbarerew #
@PhilippaJane Welcome back to the internets in reply to PhilippaJane #
@litchick77 Because they give you shiny money in reply to litchick77 #
@PhilRossi Does your insurance cover that? in reply to PhilRossi #
@RedPenOfDoom Now's the perfect time to go to meetings and look REALLY INTERESTED in reply to RedPenOfDoom #
@tibbarerew But they're great for target practice. in reply to tibbarerew #
@PhilippaJane WiFi magicks not working? in reply to PhilippaJane #
@scotbotmosh /waves in reply to scotbotmosh #
@PhilippaJane Generally in those cases I just threaten to shoot it. in reply to PhilippaJane #
@PhilippaJane <singing>Send in, the clooooooones…</singing> in reply to PhilippaJane #
@scotbotmosh I'm thinking Google Wave would be awesome for podcasting. Need to get @tibbarerew an invite. in reply to scotbotmosh #
@RedheadWriting Well then it's a shame it's an away game tonight. in reply to RedheadWriting #
@scalzi Yeah, that was me. It's taken me all morning to clear out the pr0n. in reply to scalzi #
@tibbarerew That is the worst Pink Floyd cover EVER. in reply to tibbarerew #
Brain red lining in neutral again. Fortunately, I have Rock Band for my iPhone. #
RT @delrayser: Geek worlds are colliding!! RT @EWAusielloFiles: GLEE exclusive: Joss Whedon to direct an episode!! http://bit.ly/4nquci #
RT @BadAstronomer: Some of you misunderstood me. By "iron my pants" I meant infuse them with ferrite. It helps me find north. #
RT @robkroese: They should call me "Balloon Boy." I wasn't in that balloon just as much as that dumb kid wasn't. #
Psst. Next week's column on my Manic Manuscript Marathon of Mayhem. http://bit.ly/oe8Lv #
@PhilippaJane I feel for you. Fortunately I won't have to deal with editing until after DragonCon. in reply to PhilippaJane #
RT @brettq: Any good recommendations for a Hackint0sh solution? Something 10-12" with little to no setup. #
@dgawlik324 JavaScript isn't so bad, but actual Java IS TEH DEBIL in reply to dgawlik324 #
@NotZura Wow, your facial hair is almost the exact inverse of mine. in reply to NotZura #
Norv Turner was so mad he almost had a facial expression. #watchouthespitsvenom #gobroncos #
RT @rstevens: All You Need Is Larvae #iflennonwasliterallyabeetle #
@mwsmedia Put a ripe banana in your very favorite ear. in reply to mwsmedia #
@mwsmedia Personally, I wouldn't count Windows 3.0 and Windows Me, so that leaves 7. in reply to mwsmedia #
@PhilippaJane Let me know if that leads to less feedback confusion. I often get conflicting suggestions from my critique group. #
RT @cindyscott54: RT @Teddy_Salad: Latest bank fee is for paying off credit card on time every month | http://bit.ly/xoaDh #
RT @brian_tong: SNUGGIE for FREE! For reals! DO IT and look like a colored Jedi! http://suzzly.com/snuggiepromo.html // Over street clothes? #
@angiek42 You know if you just trepan one of them the others will shut up. in reply to angiek42 #
@WhitleyStrieber I think we have a bad rep. We're the rural Arkansas of the galaxy. in reply to WhitleyStrieber #
@bantamspectra Dang, that's a good one. Terminator is faster but Robocop is better armored… in reply to bantamspectra #
@bantamspectra It think it ultimately comes down to which can think/react faster: the T800's CPU or Robocop's human brain in reply to bantamspectra #
@scalzi G-string cheese: Disgusting. #
@PocketGoddess This is why I refuse to have a credit card. I'll stick with debit, thanks. #
@eBooksBN Any way to import my eReader/Fictionwise libraries to use with the eBooksBN version of eReader? #
RT @NotZura: Caption from Jony Ive video. http://twitpic.com/m9wqo #
RT @delrayser: Isn't Palin jumping the gun? I thought authors went on Oprah AFTER their books were found to be full of fabrications. #
RT @Veronica: South America + Africa = T. Rex http://bit.ly/nSdAT // Actually looks more like a Carnotaurus, but still pretty cool #
@jkendrick Yeah, the Nook may finally make me buy an epaper device. Just need a way to import my eReader/Fictionwise libraries/wishlists in reply to jkendrick #
@crimsonsky76 That's make or break for me. If it integrates fully with eReader/Fictionwise, or I can xfer from them to BN.com, I'm there. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@eBooksBN Great! How do I access my Fictionwise/eReader libraries from the nook and other BN reader apps? in reply to eBooksBN #
@CRA1G WHAT? in reply to CRA1G #
@NotZura No, that happens to me too. It's even worse when they know my name, and I still don't have a clue to theirs. "That's funny, you!" in reply to NotZura #
The Shawshank Bar Mitzvah #failedmovieconcepts #
@bantamspectra You should really check out today's strip at http://xkcd.com regarding today's #fanfight #
@rstevens I think that's actually Rule 35. #
Charlotte the spider was a terrorist, spreading swine flu. #
@brandg I want a publisher that understands that sales for all 3 books rise after the 3rd of a trilogy. Don't pull the plug after book 2. in reply to brandg #
@brandg The publisher needs 2 understand that many SF readers wait for the last book in a trilogy before buying all 3 & adjust expectations in reply to brandg #
@brandg Not saying the publisher should expect 3 best sellers on the 3rd if the first 2 completely flopped, but too many bail after 2nd now in reply to brandg #
@brandg Given that I'm in favor of the author finishing all three books prior to the deal, I could live with that. in reply to brandg #
Too easy to countermarket Verizon's new Google phone by waving your hand & saying "This isn't the Droid you're looking for." #
@angelajames I kind of like the way the nook handles sharing. Of course I'm more of a Cory Doctorow CC kind of author myself. in reply to angelajames #
Superman's Blanket #NameYourNextBand #
RT @ginatrapani: I want to write a new TV musical called Squee about work-at-homers who burst into song alone in front of their computers. #
@crimsonsky76 Nah, it's just that kid again. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@NotZura @crimsonsky76 The horrible truth being, of course, that Miracle Whip is willing to tone it down. in reply to NotZura #
@leolaporte The other problem being that silos attract rats. in reply to leolaporte #
@PhilippaJane So that's basically a large weasel sunning itself on a rock, right? in reply to PhilippaJane #
@crimsonsky76 Booo! I want BN.com to Fictionwise/eReader integration! in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@crimsonsky76 Well, I won't be buying a #nook then. Until I can import my eReader.com library, no thanks. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@jkOnTheRun As long as I can't import my 100s of books from eReader.com/Fictionwise to BN.com, #nook is a no-purchase for me. in reply to jkOnTheRun #
@eBooksBN Please consider allowing import of Fictionwise/eReader.com libraries/wishlists to BN.com. I have too many books to switch now. in reply to eBooksBN #
@crimsonsky76 I don't know why, but I read "Heineken can" as "Heinlein cake". Twice. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
RT @amber_benson: Looks like 1 insurance company is trying to combat anorexic body image issues in young women http://tinyurl.com/ykka5t3 #
@crimsonsky76 Robert A. Heinlein: Funeral at noon, BBQ at 2. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
Trying to decide. Brave the cold and snow for Chipotle for lunch, or be good and nuke the frozen entree I brought? #
@jkendrick I mentioned the snow, right? I know y'all don't get much where you live, but in Denver, it's formidable. in reply to jkendrick #
RT @iUberGeek: Windows 7 has been in public beta test with 8 million people for a year. Snow Leopard? The beta is now. #
@jkendrick The one time I remember it snowing it Houston as a kid, I used all the snow in the back yard to make a snowman. He was 3in tall. in reply to jkendrick #
@DarrenHumphries Of course, this being Denver, we have snow now and it was 80F (27C) 48 hours ago. in reply to DarrenHumphries #
@DarrenHumphries @jkendrick What we consider a "dusting" in Denver shut down the city in Houston. in reply to DarrenHumphries #
And yet, during the first snowfall of the season, I develop an irrational craving for ice cream. #
@DarrenHumphries What's your moose count? in reply to DarrenHumphries #
RT @robkroese: I'd get one of those eBook readers, but I'd be afraid that if I turned it upside down and shook it, it would erase the book. #
@PhilippaJane That is a terrifying thought. in reply to PhilippaJane #
@DarrenHumphries That's one of the reasons I love listening to @DRSpodcast. 2 hosts are Texan, the other Canadian. Great jabs both ways. in reply to DarrenHumphries #
@jkendrick Actually, technology does frequently terrify me. My gadget addiction is just to get in good with Skynet. in reply to jkendrick #
RT @rstevens: Always bet on purple. #WesleySnipesInGalactusTheMovie #
@paulapoundstone You're being chased by a 20 foot dust bunny? in reply to paulapoundstone #
Technically, a series of stills is streaming video, just at a very, very low frame rate. #
@Gartenberg Twitter is well on its way to becoming the Official Global Hive Mind. in reply to Gartenberg #
@crimsonsky76 I'm waiting until Macs don't have displays/ports. Just trust that Apple knows what you need to get done. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
RT @Nofrendo: The only cure is more cowbell. RT @TurnerJackson i got a 103 fever #
@robkroese Given that Snow Leopard has issues with "stable", yeah, we Windows users will take "stable" as a selling point for Windows 7. in reply to robkroese #
Last time I got a flu shot, in 06, I had an anaphylactic reaction that damn near killed me. So I'm taking my chances. #aintafraidofnoswine #
RT @TheWalnutRoom: There should be a ribbon for Swine Flu survivors & awareness!! maybe like a brown and white vertically striped one? #
@NotZura I'm not allergic to eggs and had successful flu shots before, so I don't know what did it. Don't want it again, tho. in reply to NotZura #
@PhilippaJane If I was going anywhere in the countryside I'd be taking shotguns. #urbanboyandproudofit in reply to PhilippaJane #
@joekeg I might consider getting a shot to prevent BLEEDING EYES DEATH FLU, but swine flu, hey, I like bacon… in reply to joekeg #
@NotZura Haven't we previously unleashed horrible things by doing stuff like that? #humansneverfrigginlearn in reply to NotZura #
@joekeg It's like George Carlin saying no kids in his neighborhood got polio when he was a kid because they all swam in the East River. in reply to joekeg #
Scientist: Okay, I've got this great idea for curing athlete's foot by crossing influenza and ebola. Sane people: OMG NO GET AWAY FROM THAT #
@DaphneUn It's under all the gorram snow. in reply to DaphneUn #
@jeanettemarsh @jennybeanses zombie erotica… shudder… the possibilities of parts going into other parts… in reply to jeanettemarsh #
RT @paulapoundstone: I was working really hard today, and then it hit me–why is a cow the logo for Elmer's glue? #
RT @micheleboyd: Saw a manhole cover, drew a chalk arrow pointing to it and the words 'Ninja Turtles Recruiting; Drop resumes here' #
@Cynical_Woman BRAINBLEACH BRAINBLEACH in reply to Cynical_Woman #
RT @wilw: Halloween superstores are the hermit crabs of the retail world. #
@angelajames Depends on whether or not I actually started at the beginning. A lot of writers start way before the beginning, but not me. in reply to angelajames #
@PhilippaJane We're not all asshats, but we do have a higher concentration than the global average. in reply to PhilippaJane #
RT @jeanettemarsh: RT @scifirules Air force Drone gain sentience, goes on rampage #scifi http://bit.ly/GjWg2 #
@jennybeanses I'm shooting for 2000 words a day for 10 months to write 7 books in a row. 2k is a hearty wordcount. in reply to jennybeanses #
@jeanettemarsh Just realized you kiwis are 19 hours ahead of us in Denver, but it's only a 12 hour flight, and then my brain broke. in reply to jeanettemarsh #
@robkroese We're number one? (ain't saying which camp) #
@robkroese How about everyone is free to believe or not in whatever they want? Hang in there and don't sweat the wingnuts on either side. in reply to robkroese #
@jeanettemarsh Near as I can tell, y'all are five hours behind us, but tomorrow. Ow. in reply to jeanettemarsh #
@Cynical_Woman @jeanettemarsh Helen, when you say "heartwarming", is there an oven involved? We're talking zombies here. in reply to Cynical_Woman #
@PhilippaJane The editing would go a lot faster if @teemonster would just start with the assumption that you're right. in reply to PhilippaJane #
@kimidreams I got kicked out for feeling it at the gym once. Once. in reply to kimidreams #
RT @jane_l: biggest threat to author's livelihood? Not piracy. Dwindling readership. Reduced literacy. Competing forms of entertaiment. #
@PhilippaJane The head or other points in reply to PhilippaJane #
@scalzi I'm like that with starring articles in Google Reader. I don't actually have to read all of them, do I? in reply to scalzi #
RT @lilithsaintcrow: Broke 50K. It's an actual BOOK now. My God…I love this part. #
@nutzareus I did six years in the Pentagon. Does that count as hazardous enough? in reply to nutzareus #
@dceiver Even the dead one? in reply to dceiver #
@MikeStackpole I like the lettering around the edges too, but subtlety has never been the forte of the Glenn Beck crowd. in reply to MikeStackpole #
@CRA1G No, saving shows off a DVR clearly makes you a commie terrorist pirate. in reply to CRA1G #
@jchutchins You can help me enhance my bliss by reassuring me that writing 7 novels in 10 months isn't really an insane commitment. in reply to jchutchins #
@mightymur Believe me I know the feeling. in reply to mightymur #
@jkendrick Colour me intrigued (it's like a pale fuchsia) in reply to jkendrick #
RT @TheKJA: Anti-science protesters now claim Gravity is a government conspiracy designed to prevent common people from flying. #
@jchutchins It's one of those things I just have to do. 2 trilogies and a spin off. By DragonCon. Doable w/ 2k words EVERY DAY. in reply to jchutchins #
@Rasplundjr All 7 books tell one ginormous story, though there is a 100 year gap between 1st and 2nd trilogies in reply to Rasplundjr #
@Rasplundjr And yes, just doing half a million words of rough draft. in reply to Rasplundjr #
@Rasplundjr Edits are for after I sober up after DragonCon in reply to Rasplundjr #
@TeeMonster You know what's good for an upset stomach? Chipotle. in reply to TeeMonster #
@PhilippaJane Yes, SyFy original movies are quite stunning in their own way. in reply to PhilippaJane #
RT @FakeAPStylebook: Use "i.e." when providing a specific clarifying example, and use "e.g." when referencing noted actor E.G. Marshall. #
@jchutchins Just remember that you're the big shot to those of us just getting into this. in reply to jchutchins #
RT @Ali_Davis: Paralegal Activity #dullesthorrormoviesever #
RT @FakeAPStylebook: "Spider-Man" is the name for the wall-crawling super-hero; "Spiderman" is the name for my proctologist. #
@ginatrapani Not cheesy at all. I'm trying to convince myself of that as I set out to write more than I ever have: 7 novels in 10 months. in reply to ginatrapani #
@rstevens Here's a pancreas, a hoagie and a squid. in reply to rstevens #
RT @Ali_Davis: When a Stranger Calls, Apologizes, and Hangs Up #dullesthorrormoviesever #
(In case y'all hadn't noticed, @Ali_Davis is killing it today) #
@Cynical_Woman Karma FTW in reply to Cynical_Woman #
Support #NaNoWriMo, add a #twibbon to your avatar now! – http://bit.ly/3DdbZo #
@tibbarerew I'm gonna go with solar flares. Which you put behind you when your sun gets a blowout at night. in reply to tibbarerew #
RT @FakeAPStylebook: Refer to him as "President Obama" when he first appears in an article, "Soul Brother Number 1" in subsequent mentions. in reply to FakeAPStylebook #
@Nobilis I understand it's not an either/or proposition with ebooks vs print, but that said, I can't remember the last time I read paper. in reply to Nobilis #
@jennybeanses Virii have no consideration for people's schedules! I'm trying to ditch this stupid sore throat before MileHiCon this weekend. in reply to jennybeanses #
@Ali_Davis I would say that depends on context. In some fetish circles, cobranding can be very exciting. #
@Nobilis Two years ago? I still don't own an eInk device, but I've been reading ebooks exclusively since 1997. First on PDAs, then phones. in reply to Nobilis #
@Nobilis That's as asinine as when I used to foretell the death of print. The reality is always in the middle. in reply to Nobilis #
@Nobilis There will always be extremists on both ends, though. He's on the "newfangled tech will never catch on side", I'm on the other. in reply to Nobilis #
@jeanettemarsh It's going to be hard to ask questions at the writing panels using only mime. in reply to jeanettemarsh #
@Nobilis Someone on the internet is arguing to fit their own preconceived agenda? I'm shocked and appalled. Or not. in reply to Nobilis #
@jeanettemarsh Really, I'm just trying to avoid the white makeup and striped shirt. in reply to jeanettemarsh #
@jeanettemarsh Oh, so you've seen Americans' reaction to mime. in reply to jeanettemarsh #
RT @FakeAPStylebook: If you start a sentence with an action, place the actor immediately after or you will anger Christian Bale. #
GET YOUR STINKING PAWS OFF ME, YOU DAMN DIRTY APE! #thatisall #
@feliciaday So much for watching Hulu, then. There are lots of other places to get that "value" on the internet. in reply to feliciaday #
@Nofrendo What tipped me off was when he started raving about "THIS FULLY ARMED AND OPERATIONAL VATICAN" in reply to Nofrendo #
@PhilippaJane That's unusual attention to detail for zombies. #thingsIneverthoughtIdsay in reply to PhilippaJane #
RT @Ali_Davis: The Taunting #dullesthorrormoviesever #
@jchutchins That happens to me several times a day. Too many things to all try to do at once. in reply to jchutchins #
@McCainBlogette People just aren't used to, on either side, someone who honestly speaks her mind. It's refreshing. in reply to McCainBlogette #
@litchick77 Can't imagine why. (also can't believe you didn't see @tibbarerew's proposal coming) in reply to litchick77 #
It's the kind of afternoon for Terri Clark radio on @Pandora. SheDaisy, Carrie Underwood Jo Dee Mesina, etc. Ah, the women of country music #
@BstiNatosi The band or the state of mind? in reply to BstiNatosi #
@PhilippaJane Don't get used to it, word is Fox is readying the axe in reply to PhilippaJane #
@scalzi Nothing wrong with that, I'd take Mummy 2 over Schindler any day. in reply to scalzi #
@Gartenberg Hmm, Apple's snarky anti-Win7 ads won't play ON THEIR OWN FRICKIN IPHONE. #applefail in reply to Gartenberg #
RT @FakeAPStylebook: The noun "Wang Chung" should be capitalized, but not the verb. #
RT @QuipsAndTips: If you don't have time to read, you don't have the time or the tools to write. – Stephen King #
@aslapintheface But a dead battery is surely better than other dead things in your engine compartment (raccoon, hooker, Regis Philbin) in reply to aslapintheface #
@jkendrick Saw that in Mobile Tech Manor. King's On Writing is also my favorite book on the craft. He knows his stuff. in reply to jkendrick #
@scottsigler What about stuff that looks like magic, but has a SF explanation? Immortals in my books heal via nanotech, but don't know that. in reply to scottsigler #
@aslapintheface Depends on the neighborhood the eggs are from. in reply to aslapintheface #
RT @FakeAPStylebook: "Y'all" means "you all" and is acceptable if you are Texan. "Ya'll" means "you will" and who the hell ever says that? #
RT @NotZura: Teacher just said "Boy this is getting harder." Took all I had not to say "Thats what she said!" #
RT @FakeAPStylebook: Pithy declarative statements made by David Caruso should be followed immediately by "yyyYYYEAH!!!!!" #
RT @FakeAPStylebook: The correct spelling is 'Mr. T.' People who type out 'Mister' are fools to be pitied. #
@litchick77 Yup, you're marrying a geek. You can dress him up, but he's still a geek. in reply to litchick77 #
@mwsmedia The Watusi? in reply to mwsmedia #
RT @rstevens: I'mma let Unicron finish, but Galactus was the best planet eater of all time. #
@Gartenberg Yeah, CBS doesn't seem to get that clips aren't really incentive to watch the full shows on TV, they're just annoying. in reply to Gartenberg #
RT @FakeAPStylebook: The phrase "the pen is" should be avoided for the benefit of lazy, easily shocked readers. #
RT @dictionarycom: #Scrabble Word of the Day – geck: to deride; to scorn; to mock. http://bit.ly/qS6kh #
RT @Gartenberg: You want me to pay u Hulu? np. Pls give every season of all shows. Full eps and watch it easily on TV & phone. Deal? #hulu #
RT @FakeAPStylebook: Omt ndlss vwls. #
@crimsonsky76 I love flying, hate airports/airlines in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@RedPenOfDoom I remember watching the Star Wars Holiday Special live. Sometimes, at night, I can still hear the screaming… in reply to RedPenOfDoom #
@Nofrendo You really must stop smoking. in reply to Nofrendo #
@aslapintheface I'm sneaky like that? in reply to aslapintheface #
RT @jeanettemarsh: RT @JeremyCShipp I have found that skeletons hate organ music. #
.@mariaschneider A semicolon is just a colon with a fang, so maybe it is a vampire. #
@scottsigler "Is it safe?" in reply to scottsigler #
RT @sethharwood: Yes, things are changing in publishing, but one fact remains: you must make your book good. Wait until it is. Revise. #
@CRA1G Or fins in reply to CRA1G #
Maybe This Will Make You Feel A Little Bit Better http://bit.ly/OFXux #
@robkroese If they're going to make you wear a bib at the dentists, they should start it off with lobster and melted butter. in reply to robkroese #
@aslapintheface That reminds me. Gotta take those billboards down, totally defeats the purpose. in reply to aslapintheface #
@pwheeler_agent Oy veh, it's boggling how deeply people don't understand ebooks. in reply to pwheeler_agent #
@WriteRCastle Personally, I think you should dress up as that guy from "Two Guys, A Girl and a Pizza Place." Y'know, Ryan Reynolds. in reply to WriteRCastle #
@aslapintheface I've been all about the snark since before snark was cool. in reply to aslapintheface #
@Ali_Davis Freebasing NyQuil. in reply to Ali_Davis #
@DarrenHumphries Looks angular and ugly to me. Screen on the Droid is nice, though. in reply to DarrenHumphries #
RT @scottsigler: Turns out a kidney punch is not a refreshingly cool beverage. #
@DarrenHumphries It doesn't need to look like a "polished river stone" but if I'm going to pocket something, I don't want it gouging me. in reply to DarrenHumphries #
RT @FakeAPStylebook: Use 'Scotch' to refer to the adhesive tape or the drink, 'Scottish' to refer to Starfleet engineer Montgomery Scott. #
@RedheadWriting Was he on your lawn? in reply to RedheadWriting #
@sunilsebastian That depends entirely on how much Scotch you've had to drink. in reply to sunilsebastian #
@mikemadden And thus with every broadcast day Fox News makes itself more and more a joke. in reply to mikemadden #
@suzzzanna When you start jamming to hotel lobby music they look like they want to forcibly remove you, but are afraid of getting bit. in reply to suzzzanna #
@PhilippaJane Given that we freely "borrow" from all over the world, I'm curious. What do you consider distinctly American food? in reply to PhilippaJane #
@ColleenLindsay Just think work thoughts until the internets come back. in reply to ColleenLindsay #
@lilithsaintcrow Randall Munroe is at the very least one of the lesser geek gods. in reply to lilithsaintcrow #
@jchutchins Again? in reply to jchutchins #
@Ali_Davis I'll believe a poor bystander. in reply to Ali_Davis #
Am briefly caught up to realtime on the Twitter. Now to get distracted by something else as time keeps on slippin slippin into the future. #
I'll just come out and say it. Twitter's temporally asynchronous conversation makes more sense to me than Google Wave. #
@scalzi @wilw And then I threw up. in reply to scalzi #
@jeanettemarsh Stop it, kiwi! in reply to jeanettemarsh #
Reluctantly, think I'm going to pass on MileHiCon this weekend and instead hide under a blanket with some NyQuil. Must be healthy for NaNo. #
@jeanettemarsh See, that's doubly confusing since we seem to have skipped autumn and gone straight to winter in Denver. Only one season off. in reply to jeanettemarsh #
Fortunately recent experiments with Boxee and Windows Media Center on my netbook mean I don't have to leave bedroom unless snacks run out. #
@ColleenLindsay Aren't Starbucks required by law in NYC to be less than 10 blocks apart? in reply to ColleenLindsay #
@crimsonsky76 Keep talking, Don. You keep reminding me why I don't need an Xbox/Timesink. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@jeanettemarsh Well, of course. You're just about guaranteed to spill your drink. in reply to jeanettemarsh #
@jeanettemarsh I know the feeling. Denver weather's always changing cause we've got big rocks on 1 side, clear shot 2 Atlantic on the other. in reply to jeanettemarsh #
@crimsonsky76 Get her a controller. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@crimsonsky76 You've been married to her for two decades. Surely you can figure out how to bring out her inner zombie fighter. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@BlaqueSaber Third person limited. Limited gives you some of the intimacy of 1st person, but the story's too big for only one POV character. in reply to BlaqueSaber #
@BlaqueSaber That's a trickier question. I know it's straight science fiction, but it will seem more horror or UF w/out backstory in reply to BlaqueSaber #
I know the super strong, fast immortals in my book are nanotech-enhanced, but the reader won't. Does that matter? #
@SteferstheGreat 1st person is the hardest of the common POVs to write well. Odd that so many newbies gravitate to it. in reply to SteferstheGreat #
@Nofrendo Whatever you're smoking to think Yo Gabba Gabba is the best show ever. Stop it. Think of the children. in reply to Nofrendo #
@SteferstheGreat You are wise. 1st person conveys an easier tie btwn reader and narrator, but is so hard to keep authentic. in reply to SteferstheGreat #
@rstevens No, but it is a late stage mutation. in reply to rstevens #
@crimsonsky76 As I'm sure you well know, Latin women can be very… persuasive. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@BlaqueSaber It's 3rd person where you're only privy to one character's thoughts per scene. Must have scene break to see different POV. in reply to BlaqueSaber #
@BlaqueSaber Contrast to 3rd Objective, where you see no thoughts (screenplay) and 3rd Omniscient, where you can see anyone's. in reply to BlaqueSaber #
@BlaqueSaber No problem. I've spent quite a bit of time recently thinking about POV, so it's all fresh for me. in reply to BlaqueSaber #
@BlaqueSaber Yeah, it's like a screenplay. The narrator is just a camera showing what people say and do, but there's no inner monologue. in reply to BlaqueSaber #
@BlaqueSaber 3rd Objective is comparatively rare. 3rd limited is the "normal" POV for American readers, but 3rd Omni is popular in EU NZ AU in reply to BlaqueSaber #
@crimsonsky76 That was emphatic. If it matters that much, what should I do about it? in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@BlaqueSaber Not sure, never read them. in reply to BlaqueSaber #
@Nofrendo I prefer Faux. As good as Pho, but no calories. in reply to Nofrendo #
@delrayser (trying to avoid asking the obvious question) in reply to delrayser #
@TeresaKopec Yes, the janitor can sing, but all who hear him are instantly driven mad. in reply to TeresaKopec #
@crimsonsky76 We find out what the angels and demons really were and why they were immortal in book 5 of the series when we meet their maker in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@crimsonsky76 So I do answer it eventually. We just don't learn why the first 3 are really SF, not horror or UF, until later. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@crimsonsky76 You might want to wait until I'm done with the new versions. I'm (re)writing both trilogies and a spin off by Labor Day 2010. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@crimsonsky76 I plan to be done with the rough draft of BHH Revelation before xmas if you'd like to read it and give me some feedback. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@crimsonsky76 I'm rewriting and expanding BHH into 3 novels: Revelation, Crusade and Jihad. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@crimsonsky76 UC trilogy follows with Mistaken Identity, The Nemesis War and Unification. Sins of the Mothers is a spin off between 5 & 6. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@crimsonsky76 high praise indeed! in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@hadoualex I think I found a way in Revelation to hint at the technological nature of the immortals without being too obvious. in reply to hadoualex #
@hadoualex slower than I'd hoped. Still trying to find the right mix of location and equipment in reply to hadoualex #
@dgawlik324 Hey, she was in Castle this week… in reply to dgawlik324 #
@dgawlik324 Just say, "And then Buffy staked Edward. The end!" in reply to dgawlik324 #
@BstiNatosi Ah, the Sarah Palin story… in reply to BstiNatosi #
After sleeping off my cold all day yesterday, trying to salvage some of MileHiCon today. #
No service at all in most #MileHiCon panel rooms. #ATTFAIL I need my internets, and I'm too cheap to pay the Hyatt Recency $10 for wifi. #
RT @rstevens: Business is where reality pins down imagination and they start making out. #
RT @robkroese: The more I hear people talk about agents and publishers, the happier I am that I self-published. http://mercuryfalls.net #
RT @scalzi: Just so you know: Cats don't like it when you poke them in the mouth mid-yawn. Doesn't mean it's not funny, though. #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-10-18

Posted on 18 October 2009 by Jeff Kirvin

How's this for the opening line of a novel: "The war was over." Do opening lines really matter that much anymore? #
@scotbotmosh So would that line grab your interest? #
@stirwise Wow, at first I read that as "omelette-equipped armchairs" in reply to stirwise #
So today we remember those stalwart vessels: El Nino, Pinto and Santa Claus. #
RT @alyankovic: Hope everybody has a great day analyzing and appreciating the oeuvre of “Home Alone” director Chris Columbus.//And Gremlins! #
So glack Blackra1n gave me jailbreaking back. Oh, Universal Search, how I've missed you… #
RT @hroot: Dating travails & life w/bipolar (your own or loved one's). Probably #1 &2 most queried memoir topics.//chucks memoir… #
@JNGold It took me several tries to get Blackra1n to work, had to reboot my netbook. #
Still working on today's article for JeffKirvin.net, comparing outlining to making it up as you go along, between bouts of narcolepsyzzzzzzz #
@jkendrick I've gone from detailed outline to stepsheet to just winging it and back. But I think I know what works best for me now. in reply to jkendrick #
RT @mightymur: Interviewing @NaNoWriMo founder Chris Baty today! Please @ me your questions and I'll try to get them on the show! #nanowrimo #
@NotZura @crimsonsky76 No, that car would pretty much get blown up in my neighborhood. in reply to NotZura #
RT @robkroese: For "reason you left your previous job" on an application, I once wrote "RABIES." Got the job too. #
@mlove0723 @crimsonsky76 I hate to say it, but the HP 300 "netbook" has me rethinking my need for a 13" MacBook Pro. in reply to mlove0723 #
@NotZura Let's put it this way. One of the minimarts I used to work with was a gray concrete bunker with steel plate over the windows. in reply to NotZura #
@NotZura Yes. You are the only one. in reply to NotZura #
@NotZura Sorta. Aurora : Denver :: Oakland : San Francisco in reply to NotZura #
@NotZura @crimsonsky76 @mlove0723 If even Walt Mossberg says Windows 7 is just as nice to use as OS/X, that's saying something. in reply to NotZura #
@NotZura And yet, either San Antonio or Austin are preferable to my hometown of Houston. in reply to NotZura #
@crimsonsky76 I grew up in Houston, so I just thought that's how big cities were until I moved at 15 to Nazareth, PA, pop. 4,000. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@NotZura There were benefits to growing up in Houston. For instance, I didn't experience racism until I was old enough to know better. in reply to NotZura #
@crimsonsky76 Apple wonks I've talked to would say Apple's PIM apps aren't lame, just deliberately single purpose and uncluttered. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
RT @ColleenLindsay: (Embarrassed by how much I love Come Sail Away by Styx…just sayin'.)//(Ditto!) #
@BaronessHeather That sounds fair! in reply to BaronessHeather #
@PhilippaJane Yes, there are American accents that even we Americans find incomprehensible. in reply to PhilippaJane #
@DRSPodcast That' in reply to DRSPodcast #
@DRSPodcast That's okay, I'm only up to episode 30 on the reposted feed. You'll be back on schedule before I catch up… in reply to DRSPodcast #
@crimsonsky76 I love living in Denver (okay, Denver Metro). Weather's amazing and it's big enough to be interesting. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@crimsonsky76 My theory is that developers at Apple don't actually use task apps. Either it's on their calendar or they do whatever's next. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@DRSPodcast There is some good info in every DRS podcast I've listened to yet, and even the ones short on advice are long on entertainment. in reply to DRSPodcast #
RT @chrisharrop: Two semis crashed on southbound I-225 at 6th Ave. SB I-225 backed up to I-70; NB I-225 slowing to see accident. #
@GrammarGirl Boulder now but no Denver? in reply to GrammarGirl #
@lilithsaintcrow Knead before Zod? in reply to lilithsaintcrow #
@crimsonsky76 Don't understand what protecting tweets does. I don't care how many bots follow me. Can't DM me if I don't follow them back. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
RT @rstevens: Since we all have X chromosomes, every kiss is a lesbian kiss on the genetic level. #
@crimsonsky76 I admit to a certain amount of retrenching with cloud computing. Doing more on flash drives. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@NotZura I always want bacon. in reply to NotZura #
@PhilippaJane Wait, I'd get to have sex AND a book deal? (Maybe this question wasn't directed at guys) in reply to PhilippaJane #
@lilithsaintcrow It'd have to be, wouldn't it? Otherwise you'd never squeeze it out of that little hole. (people scramble to see ori. msg.) in reply to lilithsaintcrow #
@NotZura Sonic has an awesome BLT combo for $2.99. Just sayin. in reply to NotZura #
@Cynical_Woman @PhilippaJane I'll be in my bunk. in reply to Cynical_Woman #
Nice job, Rockies! If we play the whole season the way we played the back half this year, we'll be back in the playoffs next year! #
@chrisharrop If you're going to get knocked out of the playoffs, being beaten by the defending champs is an honorable way to leave. in reply to chrisharrop #
@NotZura As many as it takes, duh. in reply to NotZura #
Ah. Three, if I recall correctly. It didn't last long, but that's hardly the BLT's fault. #
@chrisharrop I'm not talking about Elway. This system doesn't need a gunslinger. Orton reminds me more of a young Joe Montana. in reply to chrisharrop #
@bantamspectra Wow, gotta get that. As far as the #fanfight goes, I'm going with Vader just because he's got the better outfit. in reply to bantamspectra #
@ChristophGolden BTW, are the Shadow Saga books ever going to be available as ebooks? Still waiting, wallet at the ready… in reply to ChristophGolden #
@ChristophGolden At the risk of sounding unmanly, SQUEE. That's my favorite take on vampires, and my paperbacks are in storage. in reply to ChristophGolden #
Is it just me or does @ScottSigler's avatar look like Garibaldi from Babylon 5? #
@TeresaKopec @jonkarl History once sent me a smoke signal. I thought it was just being ironic. in reply to TeresaKopec #
@Gartenberg Great, now stuck with theme from "Greatest American Hero." Not strictly your fault, but damn #freeassociationearworms anyway… in reply to Gartenberg #
@PhilippaJane That guy really can play anything. in reply to PhilippaJane #
@Gartenberg You, sir, are an evil man… in reply to Gartenberg #
Totally digging @writemonkey. Testing it out for NaNoWriMo this year, and daily word count is awesome. 670 words today on nxt wk's article. #
RT @RedheadWriting: Yuh, really? RT @TweetDenver: AT&T says Denver capacity boost should help with smartphone woes http://ff.im/-9KvUI #
RT @GrammarGirl: RT @Ooh_Books Alt + 8253 in Word gives the interrobang. Now we know. [Thanks!] #
@Gartenberg Young Frankenstein definitely Brooks's best work. Not sure about funniest ever, tho. in reply to Gartenberg #
@Gartenberg It's good to be the king? in reply to Gartenberg #
@Gartenberg The problem with HotWP1 is that most of the best jokes were reaction lines, so they're not that quotable. (DuMonet! DuMonet!) in reply to Gartenberg #
Most quotable movies: 1 Princess Bride 2 Ghostbusters 3 Young Frankenstein #
@writemonkey Segment focus, you say? Intriguing. in reply to writemonkey #
@jeanettemarsh There's nothing quite as soporific as a cat sleeping on you. in reply to jeanettemarsh #
RT @TheBigKlosowski: All radio voices should have to be that of Christopher Walken. #IfIWasPresident #
RT @robkroese: Whenever people complain about the wind, I say, "Yeah, but we could really use the air." #
@hownottowrite In writing, I'm over my 10k hours by now. Not all of it fiction, though. in reply to hownottowrite #
RT @denverbroncos: Hey Broncos fans, everyone wish Brian Dawkins a happy 36th birthday … even though he's been playing like he's 26. #
@scalzi Snack synergy FTW in reply to scalzi #
@CRA1G Twitter users are also better looking and we smell better. in reply to CRA1G #
RT @sween: EVERY TIME YOU PUT RAISIN COOKIES IN THE BOX LABELED "CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES" I WILL CROTCHPUNCH A KITTEN. DON'T TEST ME. #
@feliciaday Whew. For a second there I thought you said the chicken on your salad was eating the breadsticks. in reply to feliciaday #
@jkendrick I'm scared of that app. I was attacked by a tiger and a mountain lion at the Houston zoo once. Once. in reply to jkendrick #
RT @jchutchins: 7th Son: Descent. Episode 1. Now. http://bit.ly/2A2NDr #
RT @delrayser: Liz Cheney launches @KeepAmericaSafe: http://bit.ly/VFT3d What, was @KeepAmericaScaredShitlessByLying taken? #
@jkendrick I certainly didn't wait until no one was looking, hop the fence and run right up to the bars. Twice. in reply to jkendrick #
RT @writemonkey: I don't know how I managed to write without "segment focus" feature till now. Will publish wm096 prerelease 1 tomorrow #
@jkendrick The Siberian tiger male may or may not have had the biggest paw I've ever seen inches from my face. The cougar was just a punk. in reply to jkendrick #
@Gartenberg The problem is that the burden of healthcare shouldn't be on employers. It makes us uncompetitive with the rest of the world. in reply to Gartenberg #
RT @sunilsebastian: No Surrender! No Retreat! No Quarter! No Survivors! No Anchovies! And go easy on the garlic! #
@robotech_master Yay, stress! in reply to robotech_master #
Seriously considering writing a short story set in the Unification Chronicles universe before NaNo, just so I have something to write. #
@crimsonsky76 That would go really well with your invisible jet… in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@Gartenberg (horses neighing) in reply to Gartenberg #
@robotech_master How in the heck did you do that? in reply to robotech_master #
@PhilippaJane Kiwis are just a likeable bunch. And you have more swords per capita than anywhere else on Earth, so we'll keep liking you. in reply to PhilippaJane #
@robotech_master KEEL. YOU. in reply to robotech_master #
@JuggerGrimrod I typically don't do short stories and I'm having trouble coming up with an idea, but I'm really champing at the bit here. in reply to JuggerGrimrod #
In the immortal words of Brenda Carlisle: "We got the beat. We got the, we got the beat." #thatisall #
@DRSPodcast NOOOOOOOOOOOOO… Oh, wait, I knew that. Carry on. in reply to DRSPodcast #
RT @nicole: Remind you of anything? http://bit.ly/yV5UI
#copycat #
@nicole Slider. (seeing if you're bluffing about pitches in your profile…) in reply to nicole #
@crimsonsky76 My experience with Windows 7 has remained crud-free. Still runs well on my HP 2133. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@PhilippaJane If you end up passing through Denver, let me know. in reply to PhilippaJane #
Spoke the prophet Peter Gabriel, "Don't you know you got to. Shock. The Monkey." #
@Alli_Flowers I'm right there with him. I have zero confidence in Microsoft's ability to turn around Windows Mobile. They blew it. in reply to Alli_Flowers #
@Alli_Flowers I get around that by using Evernote for tasks/GTD. Only stuff that goes on the calendar is stuff that HAS to be done then. in reply to Alli_Flowers #
@sunilsebastian No one said following the prophet was easy. in reply to sunilsebastian #
@Alli_Flowers As do I, but tasks don't belong on the calendar unless they really have to be done at a specific time or not at all. in reply to Alli_Flowers #
@Alli_Flowers You and I clearly have different definitions of "tasks" in reply to Alli_Flowers #
@Alli_Flowers If it's timed, it's in my calendar as an appointment, so I'd have an event called Pick Up Cat scheduled for 3:30. in reply to Alli_Flowers #
@lizzwinstead #schockthemonkey in reply to lizzwinstead #
@Alli_Flowers An appointment by any other name… The only stuff on my calendar is time-specific. iPhone does this fine. in reply to Alli_Flowers #
@Alli_Flowers I'd note that I'm using IntelliScreen so my iPhone shows me upcoming appointments on the lock screen. Makes a big difference. in reply to Alli_Flowers #
Writemonkey 0960 preview 1 is available. Segment focus feature. Release notes: http://bit.ly/1kZOJg, dl: http://writemonkey.com Feedback! #
@Alli_Flowers I guess I still don't see the distinction you're making between an alarmed task and an appointment. Both are events to me. in reply to Alli_Flowers #
@Alli_Flowers I don't use tasks in Outlook either. Time-sensitive = Calendar, else, Evernote. in reply to Alli_Flowers #
Elated, he ran back to his friends and showed them a handful of severed fingers. "She gave me her digits!" #
RT @caitkitt: Some days I wake up and I think, "Tony Stark doesn't have to deal with this shit." #
@jeanettemarsh Changing gears isn't a problem. Staying in one gear long enough to accomplish anything is a problem. #wasADDbeforeADDexisted in reply to jeanettemarsh #
RT @Cynical_Woman: Be alert! The world needs more lerts. #
RT @ChristophGolden: Olivia Wilde…sort of like Megan Fox, if Megan Fox could act. #
@PhilippaJane I know the feeling. Still have mornings at Old Job tomorrow and Friday before starting full days at New Job next week. in reply to PhilippaJane #
@PhilippaJane It's amazing how many different ways a cat can find to stay out of a carrying crate. in reply to PhilippaJane #
@jkendrick Unless it's a convertible. Then in tablet mode a touch screen is just about required. in reply to jkendrick #
@jkendrick That does sound like a winner. ThinkPad keyboard or multitouch tablet in one device. in reply to jkendrick #
@jkendrick I'm cheap, so I'm looking more at the HP mini 311 as my next PC. in reply to jkendrick #
@TeresaKopec Rush can't take a long, hard look at himself. He'd turn to stone. #cheapshotbutienjoyedit in reply to TeresaKopec #
@philippajane Hmm… RT @dictionarycom: Weird Word Wednesday – bardolatry: the idolization of William Shakespeare. http://bit.ly/3Y0pqE #
Burlap is my bag. #
@LAGilman Something in your medicine cabinet could be trying to KILL you! Tune in tonight to find out what! #hatelocaltvnews in reply to LAGilman #
I have tons of awesome to do but my brain is completely discombobulated about the order in which to do it. #redlininginneutral #
@RedheadWriting And that's pretty much why I follow you. #fuckinAright in reply to RedheadWriting #
@WritingDad I'm going exactly the opposite way, outlining my NaNo project as little as possible in reply to WritingDad #
RT @delrayser: I could be wrong, but I think the financial term for the Dow topping 10000 is the "half Chamberlain." #
RT @txvoodoo: @McCainBlogette Come on, don't let haters win. I mean, I'm just a middle-aged liberal here, & I think you're ok! // Ditto! #
RT @delrayser: So tonight's Twitter Teapot Tempest is that @McCainBlogette has breasts? And that people can be assholes? Fascinating. #
RT @BstiNatosi: new sitcom idea: Sanford Ensign. Political wife-cheaters team up to run the garbage dump that is the GOP.//(say it out loud) #
RT @jchutchins: It's the RETURN of the BETA CLONE SHIRTS! Limited run. Beta is the new black, exclusively at http://GeekLabel.com !!! #
@DarrenHumphries People switch devices? in reply to DarrenHumphries #
RT @jennybeanses: Where do we go? Where do we go now? We go to 1988, where the grass is green and the guns & roses is all cranked like. #
RT @DDog You know those white supremacists who use Norse paganism to justify their racism? Came up with a name for them yesterday: Asshatru. #
Next to last day at Old Job. Considering answering each call in a different accent. #
For tweet 4200, rest in peace, Douglas. So long and thanks. #
@aslapintheface Actually, my boss at New Job answers the phone like that. in reply to aslapintheface #
@ColleenLindsay I will never understand how some people think. It would never even occur to me to do that. in reply to ColleenLindsay #
@aslapintheface One of the few perks of working in IT. People expect us to be eccentric. in reply to aslapintheface #
King's On Writing is the second best book on writing EVER. (Best book on writing is Elements of Style by Strunk and White) #
@TeeMonster FYI, real Washintonians know how to drive in rain. It's all the gorram outsiders (lobbyists, politicians) that make us look bad. in reply to TeeMonster #
Ten things not to say (or write) to an agent http://bit.ly/V3NkZ #
@robotech_master Constant escalation is the way of the universe. in reply to robotech_master #
@jkendrick I'm consistently amazed at how much advice I see about the publishing biz that I thought was just common sense or good manners. in reply to jkendrick #
@TeeMonster I'm waiting for the really discount fares where they just strap me to the wing. in reply to TeeMonster #
@TeeMonster Seen that in Colorado, too. Zathrus explain, every vehicle is 4-wheel-stop, but no, no one listen to poor Zathrus, no… in reply to TeeMonster #
@jkendrick The older I get, the more I'm thankful for a good upbringing. Oy veh, these kids today… in reply to jkendrick #
@jkendrick My generation (X) has an advantage in that we were the last to be taught critical thinking. in reply to jkendrick #
I'm overwhelmed with the demand from my fans for more of my writing, especially UC. I may have interesting announcements after NaNoWriMo. #
@jkendrick Difference being that while I thought I knew better than my parents, I eventually learned otherwise. People no longer do that. in reply to jkendrick #
GET OFF MY LAWN! #feelingolderthaniamthismorning #
@jkendrick in reply to jkendrick #
@jeffkirvin "THROW ME THE BOOK!" "THROW ME THE IDOL!" in reply to jeffkirvin #
Oops, last tweet was to @djohngo. I'm off my game this morning. Actually, I'm pretty sure I'm on a completely different game. #
@writemonkey + It's All Text + SimpleText.ws + WriteRoom iPhone = pretty darn good writing system, actually #
@JNGold Wasn't ashamed of WM myself until I saw the iPhone and realized what a mobile experience should be. in reply to JNGold #
SHOW ME THE MONKEY! #firstdraftmovielines #
RT @warrenellis: The Morrigan was terrifying: a woman who could moan at you about failure to complete three household chores simultaneously. #
Hmm, I've polished off an entire 1.5 liter bottle (of water) in an hour. I may be a wee bit dehydrated. #
RT @BorowitzReport Fun game: When you go to the pharmacy for your flu shot, say to the nurse, "I'd like it in the ass, please." #
RT @Randazzoj: My Child Was Molested By A Former Honor Student At Lincoln High School #bleakbumperstickers #
@DarrenHumphries Thought about that myself, but it definitely wouldn't work for me unless the podcast was "Wind Noise Weekly" in reply to DarrenHumphries #
That's the way, uh huh uh huh. I like it. Uh huh uh huh. #
@aslapintheface Things do happen for a reason, but never the reason you think. The reason often involves Wilford Brimley. in reply to aslapintheface #
@natalidelconte Typhod Natali? in reply to natalidelconte #
Long Duk Dong was tired of people laughing at his name, so he changed it to Dick Johnson. #
Think I may have found a way to preserve the noir feel I want for my NaNo story without depending on my doomed protagonist. #
If my protag is a fan of noir detective novels, and she teaches the aliens English, would it be jarring if they talked like noir characters? #
@tibbarerew No, these would be aliens that look like a cross between a turkey and a velociraptor talking like Humphrey Bogart. in reply to tibbarerew #
@tibbarerew I have a valid story reason for why they talk that way. I think this is winning. in reply to tibbarerew #
@sunilsebastian And frankly, my only-human-on-an-alien-world-where-everyone-wants-to-kill-her protagonist need every bright spot she can get in reply to sunilsebastian #
@sunilsebastian A little of both. She's definitely trying to liberate them while saving her own life in the process. #
@crimsonsky76 TMI! TMI! in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@jkendrick That is pretty good! in reply to jkendrick #
RT @djohngo: I, for one, welcome our new snake overlords: http://tinyurl.com/yjt3dzl #
RT @dsawyer: "Stephen Hawking is the Evel Knievel of physics" -Leonard Susskind #
@aslapintheface Less Quaker Oats, more evil shapeshifting alien in Carpenter's "The Thing" in reply to aslapintheface #
Hoping they rescue the 6-yr-old in the balloon over CO, but I doubt he's terrified. When I was 6 this would have been the MOST AWESOME EVER. #
@MaxGeek But what sort of geeky thing could we do? in reply to MaxGeek #
@TeresaKopec Keep in mind I was the one making "Walking On Sunshine" jokes before Katrina (and the waves) hit New Orleans. I'm inappropriate in reply to TeresaKopec #
@DarrenHumphries Already in Evernote! in reply to DarrenHumphries #
@DarrenHumphries Reminds me of Caribbean zombies in reply to DarrenHumphries #
@DanaJGould You still use cash? in reply to DanaJGould #
RT @delrayser: Michael Steele names his GOP blog "What up?", and 2 days later we have #balloonboy. COINCIDENCE? #
@DarrenHumphries Same concept, right? A metabolic poison that slows everything down to something that looks like death? in reply to DarrenHumphries #
RT @webis_mobile: Apple just allowed us to do in-app purchase in free apps. So PI becomes free and is Lite. Then do in-app purchase to full. #
@JNGold My only question there is whether in app purchases are "remembered" by the App Store when you reinstall in reply to JNGold #
@JNGold Also allowing in-app purchase from free apps will be great for things like eReader and Kindle. in reply to JNGold #
RT @lizzwinstead: Breaking: Balloon Boy found registering voters for ACORN #
RT @caitkitt: I would like to offer the world in general a piping hot cup of shut the hell up. #
@BaronessHeather I don't fear that I've just said exactly the wrong thing, I KNOW I just did. in reply to BaronessHeather #
After reading that Peter Criss is a breast cancer survivor, "Beth" is now stuck in my head. #oddlytopicalearworms #
RT @dceiver: "No one wants to see an eight-year old boy fall from 8,500 feet." Which explains why MSNBC was pointing cameras at it. #
Did anyone else do the math and determine that a balloon that size wouldn't have had the lift to get a 6-yr-old off the ground? Hours ago? #
@mightymur Because you're good enough, you're smart enough, and dog gone it, people like you? in reply to mightymur #
@BostonBookGirl Sometimes I wish that were true, though. in reply to BostonBookGirl #
RT @lizzwinstead: BREAKING NEWS: Balloon Boy refuses to leave box until Olympia Snowe says its OK #
My mind is perverse. Just as I make some serious headway on short story/NaNo, it thinks now is the time to dive into audio editing. #
@BostonBookGirl Can we bash Dan Brown just because he's a terrible writer? in reply to BostonBookGirl #
@NotZura Pocket Informant, the best PIM on the iPhone. For folks who need that sort of thing. #smuglyusingEvernoteforGTD in reply to NotZura #
The Twitter, it is slow today. #
@NotZura @crimsonsky76 No, frankly I thought we talked about it too much. It's pretty well known. in reply to NotZura #
@NotZura Depends on if you need the task/contact integration into your calendar. It syncs with Google/Toodledo. in reply to NotZura #
@NotZura Is that Spanish for 12 Monkeys? Because Brad Pitt would be hilarious in Spanish overdub. in reply to NotZura #
@NotZura Exactly. Tasks go in Evernote, and thing time-sensitive goes in Calendar, just as the prophet David Allen decreed. #wellnotexactly in reply to NotZura #
@DaphneUn People still seriously believe that? #shockedathowignorantsomepeoplestillare in reply to DaphneUn #
RT @delrayser: Also found in #BalloonBoy's attic box: Obama's Kenyan birth certificate; Ark of the Covenant; George Bluth. #
@lilithsaintcrow Pretty sure they'll win that on appeal, but yeah, I can haz civilized country nao? in reply to lilithsaintcrow #
@mr_gadget I love the irony on complementing the speed of Twitter on today of all days. in reply to mr_gadget #
@denverbroncos Of course Jordan's absence isn't injury related. He's stuck in a balloon! in reply to denverbroncos #
@stirwise About three orders of magnitude difference, if my math doesn't fail me. in reply to stirwise #
@tibbarerew I heard last week they claimed Falcon was lost at sea, but this being Colorado… in reply to tibbarerew #
@BostonBookGirl However, a lot of writers actually are angry, failed novelists. in reply to BostonBookGirl #
@suzzzanna Please tell us you weren't topless while wearing two pairs of pants, because that's just atrocious attention to detail. in reply to suzzzanna #
RT @wilw: RT *snort* @mattfraction he was in the attic in a box? what, was he the *maltese* falcon? #
@lilithsaintcrow Instrumentals (or lyrics in a language I don't speak) are the only things I can listen to while writing. in reply to lilithsaintcrow #
@NotZura @crimsonsky76 Ah, the universal language of tatas in reply to NotZura #
@crimsonsky76 Good Lord, man, I pimped it enough! in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@NotZura @crimsonsky76 Cue the cheesy 70s era guitar… wakkachikawakkachika… in reply to NotZura #
Am I the only one still tempted to pick up "10,000 BC" just for the shots of smilodon fatalis and titanus walleri? #
@delrayser Yeah, it was called the laws of physics. in reply to delrayser #
@crimsonsky76 Actually, my Evernote implementation is about as low maintenance as GTD gets. It's really not bad at all. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
RT @TeeMonster: Every time I watch Serenity, the mr I believe this some of the finest writing and character development. Period. #browncoat #
@TeeMonster The fact that Joss was able to tie up all the threads from the series so well in one 2 hour movie is… superhuman. #browncoat in reply to TeeMonster #
@papertyger It comes down to the entertaining vs wtf ratio in the random tweets in reply to papertyger #
@lilithsaintcrow http://bit.ly/xOUpn Generates random Greek/Hebrew sound combos. Good for demons. in reply to lilithsaintcrow #
@delrayser WONDERTWIN IMMUNE SYSTEM, ACTIVATE! in reply to delrayser #
1092 words on UC short story tonight at Chipotle. Found the one spot where I can plug in my laptop in new Chipotle. WIN #
@rstevens I'd pay to see that, especially Anita Blake style in reply to rstevens #
@lilithsaintcrow W00t, that sounds good even without killing the hellbreed first. in reply to lilithsaintcrow #
RT @robkroese: Sorry I haven't been around much today… been hiding in a box in the attic. Did I miss anything? #
@Alli_Flowers But, then you'd have a Kindle. in reply to Alli_Flowers #
@Alli_Flowers DRM makes me sneeze in reply to Alli_Flowers #
RT @Nofrendo: Coolest tweet ever! How'd you do that Jay? RT @ComputerJay  killed the  ✰ #
In case I wasn't clear, tweeple, I WROTE OVER A THOUSAND WORDS OF FICTION TONIGHT! I have been rebounced! #
@kimidreams They are awesome… in reply to kimidreams #
@lilithsaintcrow There was a third Mission Impossible movie? #nosuchthingasHighlander2either in reply to lilithsaintcrow #
@mpmorehead The short story I'm writing is set in the same venue as my NaNo project, but very different tone, narration, etc. #notcheating in reply to mpmorehead #
@DarrenHumphries Cool ideas. Will have to file that away for future use. Might come in handy for Ghost Ronin. in reply to DarrenHumphries #
@hroot While I understand this myth, how far do you think authors ought to go to stay published? What can we really do? in reply to hroot #
People, just a reminder for next time. When someone claims a balloon carried away their kid, do the math. #knowingishalfthebattle #
@PhilippaJane I do believe the Chairman of the Board is taking a dirt nap. in reply to PhilippaJane #
@TeresaKopec It's true, though. You're a hub of Twitter Awesome. Meet so many cool people through you. #FF in reply to TeresaKopec #
@PhilippaJane Glad you had a nice flight. Being stuck in a tin can for 12 hours is always dicey. in reply to PhilippaJane #
RT @LGBT_Friends: RT @GaySoFla 30 GOP Senators say cover up crimes like rape to save capitalism. I'm not kidding. http://bit.ly/1eEBOR #
@hroot Okay, seriously, who believes these myths in the first place? in reply to hroot #
And if I die before I learn to speak, will money pay for all the days I've lived awake but half asleep? #primitiveradiogods #
@webis_mobile I think to make it fair all the icons should overlay each other. in reply to webis_mobile #
Okay, fine, I'll ask. Do any of my excellent followers have a Google Wave invite to spare? #
RT @ColleenLindsay: If you're still mad about Bob Salvatore killing of Chewbacca, you can tell him yourself at 7:00 PM at Suvudu.com. #
@PhilippaJane The Maori gods clearly don't like it when you're gone. in reply to PhilippaJane #
@crimsonsky76 @simplytweet has a lot of trouble gaining mindshare, which is a shame because it's arguably the best iPhone Twitter client. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
AT&T says they never promised tethering on the iPhone this year. Fortunately, MyWi updated yesterday to support 3.1, so I have tethering now #
HONK IF YOU LOVE PEACE AND QUIET #failedbumperstickers #
@JNGold MyWi rocks. I like some of my jb apps like Music Controls and Intelliscreen, but MyWi and Universal Search are WHY I jailbroke. in reply to JNGold #
@Randazzoj "We're going to check every farmhouse, whorehouse, outhouse, doghouse and henhouse until we find that balloon!" in reply to Randazzoj #
@BaronessHeather That's when you say, "Oh, you're not the person I remember after all. She wasn't a bitch." in reply to BaronessHeather #
@CRA1G @saschasegan Sometimes it's not about cost of storage, it's about you can't subpoena what they no longer have. in reply to CRA1G #
RT @CRA1G: If Obama criticizing Fox = attacking Fox viewers, then criticizing the President = attacking all Americans. http://is.gd/4mHnC #
I was depressed and surrounded by puppets. There was no mistaking it. I was down at Fraggle Rock. #
@suzzzanna Have you considered the possibilities of plaid? in reply to suzzzanna #
@jeanettemarsh Baby's name wouldn't be Kal-El, would it? #
RT @Cynical_Woman: A quick look at forthcoming B&N e-reader – http://is.gd/4mIK2 (still prefer netbook, since I can also use it to WRITE!)+1 #
If the new B&N reader is fully compatible with B&N-owned Fictionwise and eReader.com, I may just have to buy one anyway. #
RT @DanaJGould: "DON'T SIT UNDER THE APPLE TREE / WITH ANYONE ELSE BUT ME…" he shrieked tearfully, his knuckles white on the gun. #
@mwsmedia I know, I barely get by on my dual 20" widescreens at the office… in reply to mwsmedia #
@kimidreams Before or after he pulls it off? in reply to kimidreams #
@jennybeanses But in a good way, right? in reply to jennybeanses #
@Randazzoj Totally down with that. #
@tibbarerew Why did you never tell me Fables was written by Bill Willingham, the creator of the Elementals? Hmm? in reply to tibbarerew #
@tibbarerew Hmm, good point there. But that sort of thing should have come up on Maximum Geek. in reply to tibbarerew #
RT @maddow: If no Conservadem breaks ranks to filibuster with Republicans, threshold for passing health reform is 50 votes (& Biden), not 60 #
@Gartenberg Me too. Turning on 850mhz here in Denver helped my iPhone enormously. in reply to Gartenberg #
@LAGilman Every article of clothing I own seems to be made of that kind of felt. #priceofbeingacatservant in reply to LAGilman #
@JNGold http://bit.ly/1FbuTA in reply to JNGold #
@JNGold You're never "finished" installing apps, jailbreak or otherwise. in reply to JNGold #
Okay, finally winding down after the Friday Afternoon of DOOM. Slightly queasy from eyestrain. #
Must say, building a @Pandora station on Hans Zimmer/James Newton Howard from Batman Begins has been the best idea I had all week. #
Only 46 threads queued up to read in the forums of @drspodcast. Oh, and I have to actually write tonight too. And Bill Maher. And food. #
@mommywantsvodka Pumpkin Spice was the roadie no one ever saw. in reply to mommywantsvodka #
Ah, that awkward stage where my hair is too long to be a maintenance-free buzzcut but to short to style. http://yfrog.com/0ihh8pj #
RT @lizzwinstead: #beatcancer #beatcancer #beatcancer #beatcancer #beatcancer #beatcancer #beatcancer #beatcancer #beatcancer #beatcancer #
Blog columns scheduled and in the can for the rest of the month. Can focus on short story now until #NaNoWriMo. Insanity to follow. #
@rstevens Sexy in reply to rstevens #
@rcartwright Digging the new avatar, Rick in reply to rcartwright #
@robkroese Projectile coffee FTW in reply to robkroese #
On any given day, I can write 2000 words. The question is whether or not I can do it on EVERY given day. #
@crimsonsky76 I'm tempted to start journalling again, buy as you'll soon see, not sure I'll have the time. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@lilithsaintcrow Does he secretly work for Sony? in reply to lilithsaintcrow #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-10-11

Posted on 11 October 2009 by Jeff Kirvin

@DRSPodcast THANK YOU! in reply to DRSPodcast #
RT @CRA1G: Clearly our Founding Fathers were Socialist douchebags…they never mention capitalism even once in the US Constitution. #
@DRSPodcast Getting the "back issues" into the feed. So much to listen to now… in reply to DRSPodcast #
@PhilippaJane Oh noes! Everything okay? in reply to PhilippaJane #
@nlowell I'll definitely be tweeting my progress. #nanowrimo in reply to nlowell #
RT @scottsigler: Oh snap… #NaNoWriMo is upon us. Single best opportunity for aspiring writers to s**t or get off the pot. Prepare for war! #
@mwsmedia Plotted? I have a vague idea and a couple of hazy character ideas. INTO THE BREACH #nanowrimo in reply to mwsmedia #
Amused that the media is focusing on what's wrong with the Cowboys rather than respecting the Broncos. We'll see who's laughing in January. #
@papertyger How would one even try to query over Twitter anyway? Talk about an elevator pitch! in reply to papertyger #
@NotZura Start turning in term papers in the form of origami. Make 'em wonder about you. in reply to NotZura #
@robotech_master Right over the spot where the mop is? in reply to robotech_master #
OMG MileHiCon is this month! Must sign up and pick the panels to go to! #
RT @feliciaday: Just thought about how I'd describe the internet to a medieval peasant. Pretty sure I'd get burned at the stake quick. #
RT @Randazzoj: I expected the post-30 physical decay and loss of dreams, but no one told me about the increased "okey-dokey" frequency. #
@djohngo … in reply to djohngo #
I think I speak for the group when I say: Monday, f*ck you, you f*cking f*ck. #thatisall #
@PhilippaJane Go, warpath! Take no prisoners! in reply to PhilippaJane #
RT @jchutchins: 7th Son: 7 Days. Now. http://bit.ly/1a09PR #
RT @extralife: Busy day. No time for one eyed bearded circus freaks. #
RT @scottsigler: "Dude, seriously, Brussels sprouts make me spew." – Albert Einstein #lessfamousquotes #
@robotech_master I know the feeling. I'm still learning the boundaries of how much fat I can consume before my gall bladder rebels. in reply to robotech_master #
The more I think about it the more it seems my NaNoWriMo book will be another 1st person narrative. Know 1st prsn is harder, but I'm stupid. #
Sadly I think my tendency to 1st person narrative is less a noir influence than a Chris Claremont "Wolverine" story influence. #kidofthe80s #
RT @TeresaKopec: Jon Stewart: "if you're keeping score at home, conservatives hate Obama more than they love America." http://bit.ly/CAhbi #
RT @Randazzoj: You could call Jesus a 'pope culture icon,' but it would be inadvisably corny. #
RT @notpatrick: Just heard on This Week in Google that Google Wave's name comes from the show Firefly (they send "waves", not email). #
Remarkably calm today. Book is shaping up nicely, Broncos/Rockies rocking, new job not at all scary. Life is good. #
RT @BaronessHeather: Today's lesson I learned so you don't have to: Cheese does not belong in your hair. Write it down. #
Okay, I've got a compelling character in an interesting situation. Come on, November first! #nanowrimo #
It's been so long since I've come up with a completely original character I forgot how much I enjoy it. #
Is it a fast script? This is the script that made the Kessel Run in 12 parsecs! #
I miss fried foods. Need to get my gall bladder removed. I mean, the gall of that thing! #
RT @TheOnion Japanese Businessman Found Hiding On Golf Course Thinks Mid-'80s Economic Boom Still Going On http://ow.ly/15Tdzn #
@DarrenHumphries That's a new one. Did you get your stomach a bunch of Tony Robbins tapes? in reply to DarrenHumphries #
@joekeg Yes, it is. While some consider Lucas to have just gotten this wrong, there have been ingenious fan solutions to make this work. in reply to joekeg #
@DarrenHumphries Trying to decide if this is a pro or con of the Canadian health care system. in reply to DarrenHumphries #
I love it when a story comes together. #NaNoWriMo novel is assembling effortlessly in my head. #
@bantamspectra I don't care as long as I get to watch. in reply to bantamspectra #
@DarrenHumphries Thanks! in reply to DarrenHumphries #
@PhilippaJane Welcome to the diurnal interval. in reply to PhilippaJane #
@PhilippaJane Yay for dental surgery? in reply to PhilippaJane #
@Cynical_Woman Well said! in reply to Cynical_Woman #
@crimsonsky76 Ditto. Just can't get excited about the 6.5 announcement. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
Apple, we can haz Tweetie 2 nao? kthxbai #
Writing next week's column on exactly how I create a character. #
RT @TeresaKopec: 30 Republican Senators vote AGAINST giving rape victims their day in court: http://bit.ly/4G9BxI #
RT @ginatrapani: Everything's shiny, Cap'n. Not to fret! #
Okay, make that tomorrow's column on how I create a character. Still committed to posting every Monday, but I have too many ideas right now. #
Lunch in 9 minutes… Panda Express orange chicken and more Dead Robots Society! #
@Smallmedium Actually, y'all are linked in it again. Avatar Creator is awesome for character sketches. in reply to Smallmedium #
My fortune cookie was completely empty. I'm gonna die. #
@PhilippaJane I know that feeling well. Cat hair is surprisingly warm, as it turns out. in reply to PhilippaJane #
@PhilippaJane nomnomtailnom in reply to PhilippaJane #
@PhilippaJane Looking forward to it! in reply to PhilippaJane #
@kimidreams No one should be that excited about being in Newark. in reply to kimidreams #
New @simplytweet has raised the bar for iPhone Twitter clients. Should be an interesting throwdown when Tweetie 2 finally comes out. #
@jeanettemarsh Thanks for the retweet, I'm proud of this one. in reply to jeanettemarsh #
@RedheadWriting Yes, too soon. I forgot my jacket today. in reply to RedheadWriting #
@djohngo Some days that's a real struggle. Conservatives don't appreciate how hard we work at it. in reply to djohngo #
@RobT43 Same here. 3.12 works fine so far. Gambling that 3.1 jailbreak stuff should work just as 3.0 jailbreak worked for 3.01. in reply to RobT43 #
RT @jkendrick: iPhone OS Update Released — Still Syncs with iTunes http://bit.ly/1o72W2 #
RT @papertyger: obviously! RT @jenfoo: there is a town call Banff in Canada, which is where i think Nightcrawler ought to live. #
@girvo Again? in reply to girvo #
@Alli_Flowers I know! I mean, I'm sure the dev team will give me my money back if I'm not satisfied, but this is a long wait. in reply to Alli_Flowers #
@Alli_Flowers Oops, devteam implies 3.12 patches the exploit they were using 2 jailbreak 3.1. I need the carrier fixes tho, so no jb 4 me. in reply to Alli_Flowers #
@angelajames There's an app for that. iTV has push notifications and everything on the iPhone. in reply to angelajames #
@PhilippaJane Given how many of my first person narrators recently have been women, I'd say definitively the writer is not the character. in reply to PhilippaJane #
@Alli_Flowers The HECK you say! in reply to Alli_Flowers #
@lilithsaintcrow I know the feeling! I reattached shower faucet handles tonight. #writerwithnomechanicalskills #hotshowertomorrow in reply to lilithsaintcrow #
@Alli_Flowers oh, you *implied* heck in reply to Alli_Flowers #
@Alli_Flowers nice collection of bug fixes for @Evernote iPhone! Still no Tweetie 2, tho. C'mon, Apple! in reply to Alli_Flowers #
@JNGold Definitely! Tweetie 2 looks like it has a much better UI than Twittelator. Real competition is SimplyTweet. in reply to JNGold #
RT @atebits: Wait
ing

sucks. #
Ten things not to say (or write) to an agent http://bit.ly/5Yyzp #
Rock Band Coming to iPhone and iPod touch http://bit.ly/mayiz #
@Alli_Flowers Yeah, that "iPhone won't turn on" bug is fixed in 3.12. in reply to Alli_Flowers #
RT @mightymur: RT @cthulhim: If the Nobel Peace Prize were a leg lamp, that would be awesome. #
@djohngo It is a major award. in reply to djohngo #
@nutzareus Obama was great in The Dirty Dozen. Oh, wait, nevermind, that was Ernest Borgnine. in reply to nutzareus #
RT @lizzwinstead: When do we start referring to the moon bombing as "Nation building"? #
RT @WeeLaura: Patton Oswalt: "Well, Obama won a Nobel Peace prize. JUST LIKE HITLER." #
@ichadman Dude, I've created 500 notes in a day in @evernote in reply to ichadman #
RT @lizzwinstead: Polanski to receive Nobel Piece Prize #
@crimsonsky76 I'm just the opposite. Love Rock Band, really kind of blah about shooters. in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@mommywantsvodka How are you going to get vodka into the Skittles? #notthativeeverdonethattoaninnocentwatermelon in reply to mommywantsvodka #
RT @tcabeen: So we're all clear: if you're upset re: Obama's peace prize, look to the Nobel committee. He didn't give himself the award. #
I SO have to start saying this now. RT @jennybeanses: HOLY FORKLIFTING SHATNER! #
RT @chrisharrop: RT @robkroese: You think people are mad now, wait until Sarah Palin wins the Pulitzer. (via @casciato) #
@crimsonsky76 Ditto! in reply to crimsonsky76 #
@Gartenberg Until the Apple tablet comes out, duh. #thingsnobodybelievesarentreal in reply to Gartenberg #
@PhilippaJane Oh no! Generally when I have really disturbing dreams it's a sign that I'm not writing enough. in reply to PhilippaJane #
@atebits Thank you! Already made my purchase, and happy to support great software! in reply to atebits #
@arcaedia Wow. I guess I'm kind of shocked that anyone would think the second approach would ever work in the first place. in reply to arcaedia #
As a writer, I'm buoyed by the notion that the advice I see from editors and agents is just good sense/manners I would have done anyway. #
RT @Gartenberg: Just bought Tweetie 2. #besttwitterappever #
@angelajames Well, on the upside, you can't infect each other… in reply to angelajames #
RT @daveweigel: BREAKING: Obama named God Emperor of Dune. Sandworm transformation in rose garden 8:30 am tomorrow. #
@Gartenberg I could have sworn it was supposed to have push notifications, even on a per user basis, but I can't find them. #tweetie2 in reply to Gartenberg #
@JNGold And if you tap Cancel, you get a scrollable list, Jerry. in reply to JNGold #
@robotech_master RT isn't gone, there's just a distinction between retweeting and quoting. in reply to robotech_master #
@robotech_master No, it's a fashion about 35 years old. in reply to robotech_master #
Folks complaining about #tweetie2 keep in mind that some of the features are subtle & you might not notice them right away./Looks at @jngold in reply to JNGold #
@Alli_Flowers #tweetie2 is much faster than Twittelator or SimplyTweet. Going to be tough to decide what to stick with. in reply to Alli_Flowers #
#tweetie2 supports setting the SMS device notification flag for users, but not iPhone push notifications. Works with Boxcar, though! #
@PhilippaJane You have Sophia safe from the hail, right? in reply to PhilippaJane #
@nutzareus I never complained. I'm happy to support good developers. in reply to nutzareus #
RT @evernote: Evernote for iPhone users check for updates. Latest release improves geolocation accuracy, fixes a bunch of bugs, and more. #
@PhilippaJane I believe I've elevated procrastination to an art form. I have writing projects I've been working on for DECADES. in reply to PhilippaJane #
@ichadman I'm not big on landscape, as I do a lot of tweeting in bed and have my axis 90 deg off plane to gravity. in reply to ichadman #
@PhilippaJane Maybe angry Kiwi gods are trying to prevent you from leaving. in reply to PhilippaJane #
@JNGold Not if accessed from compose screen. It does if accessed from … > Go to user. Inconsistent, but not a deal breaker. in reply to JNGold #
@JNGold Actually, subtle is for most good software, especially on Apple platforms. in reply to JNGold #
@wilw The internets come through again! in reply to wilw #
RT @rstevens: Sick of zombies. Tired of vampires. Still extremely excited about hobos. #
40 min left in first week splitting time between old job and new job. Brain seems to have already left for the weekend. #
RT @delrayser: How much you wanna bet Obama's halfway expecting to wake up next to Suzanne Pleshette tomorrow? #
@robotech_master Quoting and retweeting are separate options under the Actions menu in Tweetie 2. Same concept, different presentation. in reply to robotech_master #
Am I a schmuck for working late on a Friday at New Job because the work isn't done? Maybe, but I GOT NOWHERE ELSE TO GO! #
@Alli_Flowers When am I NOT on Twitter? I'm supposed to think on my own without the hive mind? in reply to Alli_Flowers #
@Alli_Flowers It's very important that people be able to look back and think, "There's no way Kirvin was acting alone." in reply to Alli_Flowers #
RT @Gizmodo: Drop The Knife, The Tauntaun Sleeping Bag Is Now Real http://gizmodo.com/5378464 #starwars #tauntaunsleepingbag (via G_reg) #
@Alli_Flowers Call it insurance. I've made a lot of enemies online. in reply to Alli_Flowers #
@Alli_Flowers Friends appreciated! Even when they don't agree with me on how awesome Tweetie 2 is (@jngold). in reply to Alli_Flowers #
@Alli_Flowers I need to finish Sanctuary on Netflix, then I'll catch the premiere tomorrow on Hulu. in reply to Alli_Flowers #
@Alli_Flowers Could have left a bunch of stuff for Monday & left at my appointed time, but still wouldn't have had enough time to catch up. in reply to Alli_Flowers #
@Alli_Flowers I don't quite understand you folks that have to watch TV shows at a particular time on a particular day. in reply to Alli_Flowers #
@Alli_Flowers When I get home tonight I'll curl up in bed with my netbook and watch Sanctuary's finale, this week's Castle & Daily Shows. in reply to Alli_Flowers #
@Alli_Flowers I am apparently living la vida loca. in reply to Alli_Flowers #
@Alli_Flowers Yes, but your 36" TV isn't—I hope—18" from your eyes. My 9" netbook screen takes up a wider arc of my field of vision. in reply to Alli_Flowers #
Loving the little UI touches in Tweetie 2. Feels like it's from the future. #
Recorded the first episode of Do Over tonight. Few minor flubs but happy overall with the performance. Hope iPhone's voice rec app caught it #
@NotZura Get Boxcar. Does Push for Tweetie, Facebook and email. in reply to NotZura #
@vkoser I wasn't a big fan of Tapping on Stargate, but she's excellent in this. in reply to vkoser #
@NotZura Because it's useful middleware that provides push no matter what app you prefer? in reply to NotZura #
Should start the car and drive home, but keep pulling down tweetlist to refresh like chicken after food pellets. #likemyiphonealittletoomuch #
@PhilippaJane Yeah, remember: cats don't have owners, they have minions. in reply to PhilippaJane #
@JNGold @nutzareus Definitely jailbroken, he posted it with qTweeter. in reply to JNGold #
@JBaby_9783 Yes it is! in reply to JBaby_9783 #
@JBaby_9783 I'll be podcasting Between Heaven and Hell, but I'm not planning to do UC as it was never finished. in reply to JBaby_9783 #
RT @scalzi: To settle some recent confusion on the matter: Cheesecake is actually a pie. #
@CRA1G Because Adobe is teh debil. They're so consumer-hostile I try to avoid their products whenever possible. in reply to CRA1G #
RT @CRA1G: RT @IanDavidB RT @Cynicor: Obama won the Nobel prize because since Jan, the US is no longer the greatest threat to world peace. #
@robotech_master o_0 in reply to robotech_master #
In Denver and into mobile technology? Drop by Diego Zhang's this morning and join the fun! http://bit.ly/4vXdHU #
@RobT43 Little things can be decisive in a market as competitive as iPhone Twitter clients. Changing font sizes makes a difference. in reply to RobT43 #
@RobT43 That said, variable font size is an unsung feature of Tweetie 2. in reply to RobT43 #
@TheKJA I consider myself fairly liberal, but why would anyone complain about the space program? #grewupdowntheroadfromJohnsonSpaceCenter in reply to TheKJA #
@JNGold *facepalm* in reply to JNGold #
@JNGold You and your complete inability to commit (to an iPhone case) in reply to JNGold #
@BaronessHeather Ride the subway until you discover the place where the trains turn around #illadvisedthingstodoinNYCforcheap in reply to BaronessHeather #
@BaronessHeather Go hunting in Central Park #thingsinNYCthatwillgetyoushot in reply to BaronessHeather #
Liking Seesmic Desktop better than Tweetdeck, just for the cleaner UI #
@RainersReplies Thanks, I'll check that out! in reply to RainersReplies #
@RainersReplies Wow, SharedMinds Desktop is amazing. If folks are looking for a Twitter client that "fits in" with MS Office, this is it! in reply to RainersReplies #
My image has been captured on film. I'm the guy in the blue shirt. http://twitpic.com/kznhf #
RT @RainersReplies: You may also try this twitter app: It has a nice streamlined UI: http://bsix12.com/smd/ Feedback welcome! #twitter #
@RainersReplies Any plans for Facebook integration? in reply to RainersReplies #
@tibbarerew I can't believe @litchick77 has such forgiving standards. Mazeltov anyway! in reply to tibbarerew #
@PhilippaJane Lovely! in reply to PhilippaJane #
NaNoWriMo tweeps: If you run Windows, you can't do much better than Q10 for noveling. http://www.baara.com/q10/ #
@jennybeanses Swan Song is one of my all time favorite books! All of McCammon's stuff is good, but try Wolf's Hour or Stinger next. in reply to jennybeanses #
@jchutchins My pinky toe is the only bone I've ever broken. And I broke it twice. #improbablemedicalhistory in reply to jchutchins #
RT @Karoli: 4-mo-old infant denied health insurance b/c it is "overweight" Company says weight is "pre-existing cond" http://bit.ly/14CX7g #
@mwsmedia It's not bad, but I prefer SharedMinds Desktop or Seesmic Desktop for laptop use. in reply to mwsmedia #
@robbushway Yeah, I noticed that, too. It's a small thing, but I missed that from SimplyTweet. in reply to robbushway #
@mwsmedia I bounce back and forth. Always looking for my next Twitter client. in reply to mwsmedia #
RT @scalzi: Birds do it, bees do it, even educated fleas do it, let's do it, let's engage in systematically regulated mitosis! #
RT @WriteRCastle: Castle is not in trouble. Save Castle is a site formed last season and I am honoring it. No fear friends! #
@dgawlik324 Quantum physics and theoretical particles are no substitute for a good blaster by your side… in reply to dgawlik324 #
RT @robotech_master: You like monkeys. You like ponies. Maybe you don't like monsters so much. Maybe I used too many monkeys… #
@TeresaKopec Re birdmen, part of me thinks "I so gotta do that" and part me knows I'd drop like a meteor. in reply to TeresaKopec #
So now that the #Broncos are 5-0 and have beaten at least 3 playoff-bound teams, we can haz respect, pls? #
@mlove0723 Which is why I don't shop at bn.com in reply to mlove0723 #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-10-04

Posted on 4 October 2009 by Jeff Kirvin

Wow. Brandon Marshall FTW. #broncos #
Oh and BMarsh wouldn't have had the shot without STIFLING Denver D. #broncos #
Broncos 4-0 behind NFL best defense! #
I think the stomach bug killed my gall bladder. I simply cannot tolerate fat anymore. #mylifeisover #
@JNGold Have been for years. Some treat their body like a temple; I treat mine like a pool hall. in reply to JNGold #

Jeff Kirvin

A Distant Chipmunk On The Horizon

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