This is just a quick note to report on the progress of my Nanowrimo novel for the year, "Heart of a Dragon."  I've been working on it for three days now, and have just passed the ten thousand word point.  It's a good start.  I always suggest that people binge write at the beginning to get a buffer zone built up for the days when writing just isn't possible.

 As usual I have set up a blog where readers can register and read along with the rough draft of the novel.  I've gotten some good comments so far - there are three days of posts live.  You can sign in and read along at: 

http://www.macabreink.com/dragons 

On a secondary note, I was interviewed recently by the talented and VERY prolific Mur Lafferty for her podcast, “I Should Be Writing.” Episode number 135 was just released today, and it includes interviews with myself, Chris Baty (Founder of Nanowrimo) and Nathan Lowell, author of the Solar Clipper series, all focused on Nanowrimo. It’s interesting listening…especially the part with me… (actually, I’m probably the least of the entertainment). You can listen by visiting Mur’s site: I SHOULD BE WRITING

For those of you participating in this year's Nanowrimo - be strong, write hard and long, and have fun.

 Hope to see some of you at the read-along blog.

-DNW