The Words - They Are Missing

[danceswithgary]

I replied to a comment last night saying my Muse was tap dancing, but that I hoped she'd settle down soon. Well, the misbegotten brat is bouncing on the couch next to me and singing selections from ABBA's Greatest Hits - OFF KEY! To make matters worse, she has garlic breath and is wearing puce. I'm doomed.

Positives, I know there are some positives. Let's see, my husband flew to British Columbia this morning to go CAT skiing with his buddies and won't be back until late Weds. night. Daughter is in DC, so I have the place to myself. I'm working from home until he's back so I don't have to get out of my pajamas for the next 5 days.

So, I should be writing up a storm, right? Bzzzt, wrong answer, thanks for playing, here's your lovely consolation prize - about 40 fics added to my rec lists. I'm reading instead of writing. Aaargh!

OK, I'm handing that dad-blamed Muse a toothbrush and pale blue flannel jammies, followed up by a ball gag if she doesn't stop singing. A glass of wine should take care of the bouncing, provided the ball gag hasn't been deployed.

help me *whimper*

Comments

[selinamoonfire.livejournal.com]

LOL It sounds like my Muses. They're either being obnoxious or helping at the WORST times. *points to my icon* That's why plot bunnies are of the Dark Side. They are EVIL!!!!

[danceswithgary]

And here I've been resisting a real fur coat for years. Seems like a plot bunny coat would be nice and warm... *grin*

[selinamoonfire.livejournal.com]

If anyone from PETA complains, they're obviously not fan fic writers!

[maigie2010.livejournal.com]

Shouldn't you have ended that ****saaaaaaaave me*******?

Anyway, I feel your pain. Try doing a couple of timed pieces to prompts. Sometimes that helps.

[danceswithgary]

I've managed to write something today, just not on Line of Engagement. I have 4 challenge fics due on 3/21 and I half-finished my first one. Researched another (the British peerage is fascinating) and spent the rest of the time reading CLex.

Just feeling whiny, I guess. *wry grin*

[tasabian.livejournal.com]

Your muse will come back! Maybe watching a few especially Clexy episodes of SV will help....

[danceswithgary]

Well, I do have to finish the Pilot for Line of Engagement. I think that qualifies as CLexy. *grin*

rewind...watch and sigh...rewind...watch and sigh...rewind...

[selinamoonfire.livejournal.com]

Would tranquilizer darts work? I use them on particularly annoying Muses. Or to get them to shut up enough to get through the work day. Or would that stop the other Muses?

[danceswithgary]

My luck I'd shoot myself in the foot and end up looking like Igor, dragging my numb foot around the house.

"Yeth, Mathster, herth the bwain you wanted. I'm not uthing it."

[selinamoonfire.livejournal.com]

LOL

totally unrelated

[ilovedoyle.livejournal.com]

I noticed your 'fics to come' column.
Must say, if you ever have writers block,
http://ilovedoyle.livejournal.com/269265.html#cutid1
Here, is a list of plotbunny ideas for any CLex occassion!

Re: totally unrelated

[danceswithgary]

The list on my journal is partial - I have a huge stack!

You might try posting to sv_bunnies too. Thanks!

Re: totally unrelated

[danceswithgary]

Oh, I just scrolled through sv_bunnies and you already did post. Sorry.