Norm Boyington

Canadian fantasy fiction writer. Fan of Conan the Barbarian and the Heavy Metal Magazine series. Join me as I work my way through the process of writing my current novel.

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2023-08-24 14:38:48

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@npub16uc…k62q That would be a spoiler

2023-08-24 14:19:03

#WritingWonders Aug day 24: Antagonist POV: What do you like the most about the place where you live?
Iquil - In a place that's designed to make you miserable, there is little to say other than I'm glad it's dark.

2023-08-14 16:29:54

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So far today, I've written around 700 words into my latest story. I'm really not sure if I like it, but I'm going to finish it. It adds a sci-fi element to my fantasy world, and I'm not sure I'm okay with that.

2023-08-12 17:24:30

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@npub1k74…dmux Lol, Lith has a few that I could touch on but even those could lead to spoilers. Here's to waiting for tomorrow's question. Hopefully, I can answer that one.

2023-08-12 14:49:08

#writingwonders Does your MC have any prejudices?
Lith - There is one faction Lith has a prejudice against but unfortunately, I can't add that here as it would be a major spoiler.

2023-08-11 14:46:40

#WritingWonders 8/11: (MC POV) If you had to give your closest friend one piece of advice, what would it be? Why?
Lith - Never use your magic to help an old woman in the Havoc. It will leave you in a world of s***.

2023-08-11 14:42:50

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I find, as of late engagement on here has dropped. Maybe I'm not that interesting however, even on #WritingWonders I hardly see comments anymore. I'm not going to let this deter me from posting every day, though. Like right now, I'm having my morning coffee and getting ready to write. I hope you all have a wonderful day.

2023-08-09 15:50:07

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@npub16uc…k62q It just never dawned on me to write about her feelings on this topic.

2023-08-09 14:20:58

#WritingWonders Aug/9: Does your MC have children? If not, do they want one?
Honestly, Lith has never given the idea of children a second thought. Maybe since she's been on the run for most of her life the idea didn't appeal to her. You'd have to ask the writer of the story why he never broached the subject.

2023-08-07 14:51:45

#WritingWonders Day 7 - What does your MC see when they look out their bedroom window/door?
The little girl in my latest story looks out her window to see the moon rising over the Colair River. She also sees the bright souls of the dead as they walk its floodplains.

2023-08-04 17:52:09

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Got the outline for my next story completed today!

2023-07-18 14:19:20

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@npub10d5…vvxa Dover seems to be doing well. I brought him to a dog park yesterday and he got to play with about 10-15 others. I did notice however that he tired out rather quickly.

2023-07-18 14:05:40

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@npub10d5…vvxa
I think it might be. I'm in Kingston Ontario, and we have had quite a bit of the smoke from the wildfires. I think it would rather be that than me getting sick though.

2023-07-18 13:58:49

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I woke up with a sore throat and a headache. I'm hoping I'm not coming down with something.
Anyway, I'm sitting drinking a coffee and contemplating the next few paragraphs of my latest short story. I feel I'm out of my depth with this one, but I've challenged myself to get it done.

2023-07-17 13:38:26

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@npub18jm…my9f I don't understand why someone would go out of their way to participate in this only to knock another person down.

2023-07-17 13:21:25

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Morning all! Apparently, we are having a fire drill today at my apartment. Not sure how my older springer spaniel is going to cope with the noise. I'm sure it will be an experience for both of us.

2023-07-15 13:48:09

#WritingWonders 15. Are there any kissing and/or intimacy scenes in your story?
In the Lith series, there are some intimacy scenes, but only one that goes into any erotic details. I'm not comfortable writing scenes such as these as I know there will come a time when my daughter (she's almost 30) will want to read them. I guess I could redact said scenes if I give her a copy of the books lol.

2023-07-04 12:44:57

7/4 #WritingWonders
Would your MC ever work with one of their enemies?
No, there is no chance of Lith working with any of her enemies.

2023-06-14 19:01:10

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@npub1k74…dmux No, I get it. :)

2023-06-14 12:42:34

#WritingWonders Jun23 14/30
What kinds of character arcs do you like writing?
To be truthful, I don't really think of arcs of any kind while creating my stories. I suppose I should, but I don't analyze my writing the way some people do.

2023-06-14 12:39:19

#writing #writingcommunity In a little more than two weeks, I'll be settling into my new place. I can't wait to create a new writing space to begin working on my stories again.

2023-06-10 14:59:32

#writing #writingcommunity Heading out to watch the Canadian Soccer team play in Hamilton in an hour or so. It's supposed to be a nice evening, so I'm really looking forward to it.

2023-06-09 14:52:30

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@npub10d5…vvxa It absolutely does. I love writing about the rain and how it seeps through their clothes and how it sometimes refreshes and then, at times, brings the character down.

2023-06-08 13:40:12

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@npub10d5…vvxa Yes, I've read about this, and it only stands to reason doesn't it? We try to manage mother nature, but in truth, if left alone, she will manage herself quite well.

2023-06-07 14:43:08

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@npub10d5…vvxa I've been mostly inside for the past two days. I have no air conditioning but am thankful that the heat wave we were experiencing has finally cooled off. When I go outside the smell of burnt wood is heavy i the air.

2023-06-06 15:09:38

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@npub1nxt…055a Yes, indeed. I live between Lake Huron and Georgian Bay, and the sunset has been hazy the past few nights.

2023-06-05 14:05:35

#writing #writingcommunity I Still have no time to write, and it's weighing on me. Hopefully, once I'm settled after the move, I can sit down and try to catch up.

2023-05-30 19:14:29

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@npub1ace…nh8a I've filled out the application and am now playing the waiting game.

2023-05-30 14:52:44

#WritingWonders May 30: What colour do you associate with your story? Why?
With Lith, it's mainly black. Her former partner's attire was predominantly black, and when she died, Lith took on the colour as something to honour her. I also think of a blood-red colour when thinking of the book; I wish I could tell you why.

2023-05-26 11:25:52

#writingWonders does the media or public opinion play a role in your story?
Sorry people, I have to say no.

2023-05-25 15:03:11

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Good morning! Finally getting my first tattoo this afternoon. It's something I've wanted for a long time now, and since I didn't celebrate my birthday back in March, I bought this as a present. I'll post a photo at a later date.

2023-05-24 15:33:10

#WritingWonders 24
SC POV: What was the best thing the MC has done for you?
Ji Anna - So, to give you the absolute best thing Liith has done for me would spoil the story about us, so I'll have to be lame and just say that she loves me with all her heart.

2023-05-24 15:29:25

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So I think I got an apartment to live in since I've sold the house. I get to see it on the weekend, so fingers crossed.

2023-05-17 14:26:34

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@npub10d5…vvxa Thanks. I'm feeling a little numb today and the sounds of his feet on the wood floors are missed.

2023-05-10 16:02:11

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@npub1ace…nh8a They truly are are a wonderful band.

2023-05-08 14:27:54

#writing #writingcommunity Good morning, all! Today is the first I've had to myself in a while now. I think I'll do some writing, and if the mood strikes, I'll even mow the grass.

2023-05-06 11:31:39

#WritingWonders May 6
If your opening scene had a theme song, what would it be?
It would be the melody of a song I wrote early on in the Lith trilogy. I'm sorry, I have no way to play or sing it for you.... let me rephrase that. I'm not going to play or sing it for you, as that would be a horrible experience for us all.

2023-05-05 13:05:16

#writing #writingcommunity So, the for sale sign went up on the house today. I'm wondering how the showing is going to affect my writing.

2023-05-04 19:59:05

#writing #WritingCommunity Back from the doctor. I was able to write 1079 words into my latest story this afternoon.

2023-05-04 13:50:51

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@npub1crh…34an lol

2023-05-04 12:37:10

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@npub1ggh…ykhp I hope so too!

2023-05-04 12:35:50

#writing #writingcommunity Good morning! My writing will have to be put off until the afternoon, as I have a doctor's appointment.

2023-05-03 19:58:17

Feeling restless, and wrote 2248 words into my new WIP. This will be a series of short stories revolving around the world Lith is set upon.
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2023-05-03 18:21:31

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@npub163a…t5jr Thank you!

2023-05-03 18:20:59

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@npub1ace…nh8a That's good advice. Thank you.

2023-05-03 17:07:37

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@npub1crh…34an Thanks, Sarah! I think I'm going to put it away for a while so I can detach myself from the story. I think it will help when I start editing.

2023-05-03 17:06:07

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@npub1ace…nh8a I have a working title, but I'm not very happy with it. Thank you for the congratulations!

2023-05-03 16:38:26

Checking in at 101509 words, I have finally finished the rough draft of my yet-to-be-named WIP. I'd crack open a beer if it wasn't so early in the day.🙂
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2023-05-03 14:07:34

#WritingWonders 3. What is the criminal justice system like in your world?
It really depends on where you live. Each major city has its own twist on justice. Some are heavy-handed, using mercenaries to police, then some are religious factions who police themselves. What I'm saying is it varies.

2023-05-02 16:28:21

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@npub192d…7tgc I generally have something I've begun to work on before I finish the current one.

2023-05-02 11:24:44

#writing #writingcommunity I did some writing last night. It wasn't much, and that's ok. My days have been hectic lately, so I'll take whatever I can.

2023-04-24 14:43:41

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#[0] I do this by reading my outline. Sometimes I add or take away from it, and it gives me a little ambition to work on the main story.