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About my libraryMy library started as merely a collection of fiction books and a few non-fiction that were interesting to me, just before I determined I wanted to try to write some of what I see out there myself. That is when the library exploded in size as I have a whole section just on writing, a section of research books, and of course, the fiction I am reading, or been drawn into buying from a clearence section at Books a Million.

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Gilroy, Thanks for the answer on Speculative fiction because I had read a bit about it but had come to an incorrect assumption about it. It's a funny thing but I have come up with a premise for my novel writing that just keeps growing and everything seems to keep applying itself to the story line. In other words say something is in the news or I hear two people talking or I see a K9 unit, I seem to run it through a filter that has me seeing how it could work into my story. You know, "Oh, I could use that" or "That could work in my story" Do you prepare an outline prior to Nov 1st? I think I will because it surely can't hurt to be prepared. If you don't mind telling me, have you had a fruitful experience so far with NaNo? Did you proceed with anything you wrote there? And how many times have you participated? I'm surprised we don't have more books in common. Maybe it is just a glitch with LT. I have a lot of writing reference books also. I'm going to check out your reviews now. Bye, MB

posted by mmignano11 at 2:49 pm (EST) on Oct 16, 2009

I almost forgot...what exactly is Speculative Fiction? MB

posted by mmignano11 at 9:33 pm (EST) on Oct 5, 2009

gilroy, Hi, just dropped in to say hi and introduce myself. I will be joining you all for NaNoWriMo. So far it seems like a fine group of people with interesting libraries. Some of the books that you have on writing I am not acquainted with and I plan to look for them in a local bookstore. See you in November, or maybe sooner on the thread I discovered you all on. Mary Beth

posted by mmignano11 at 9:32 pm (EST) on Oct 5, 2009

Thanks for the heads-up on the NaNo LT forum! I've been trying to register for this year's NaNo at the official site, but it seems to be down for the count for a little while. I'll keep checking back!

posted by writemeg at 10:41 am (EST) on Oct 2, 2008

Sounds awesome! I'm tossing around plotlines already myself. We should definitely try to organize another write-in this year, if we can drum up some interest. I'm still at the store (for now) and should be able to secure a spot for us.

posted by writemeg at 3:41 pm (EST) on Sep 26, 2008

Hi! This is Megan from NaNoWriMo and Borders... haha! I stumbled across you here from the writersonlt group and recognized your handle. Sorry to stalk you! :) Gearing up for NaNo this year?

posted by writemeg at 5:04 pm (EST) on Sep 25, 2008

I noticed Wordie in your connections so I went there just to see what it was. I thought 'that's kind of weird.' But last night as I was laying in bed all these words started coming to me and now I'm totally hooked!

posted by VictoriaPL at 12:38 pm (EST) on Dec 1, 2007

Does your copy of "Savor Maryland's Flavor" have an ISBN? My copy of "The Man Who Hunted Jack the Ripper" doesn't, at least not in LibraryThing.

posted by dean at 11:42 am (EST) on Sep 23, 2006

Merging in what way?

posted by dean at 6:09 pm (EST) on May 8, 2006

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