Hey all, I’m still around and still working on Book 2. I’ve gotten behind on my word count due to a nasty, vicious cold, and I’ve been unable to write for a few days. It started with the sore throat from Hell and has now progressed to sneezing and coughing.
Basically me trying to do anything since Wednesday.
I decided not to post here every day, just in case I suddenly find a job, so I’d have a little breathing room. (Nothing yet; I did have an interview so fingers crossed.)
However, if you noticed, I’ve posted updates on the word counter at the top left of my home page. I’m up to 9,285 words. A dismal count by NaNoWriMo standards, though it’s actually not going too badly. My first draft sucks, but they all do. Yes, I am cheating–I did take some prewritten bits and work around them. You know me. I never do anything quite the way I’m supposed to.
I’m tricksy like that.
I’m feeling better today. I’ve taken this time to work on improving my first pages in Tunerville and tidying up my post-edit revision. Meanwhile, my Wolverine-like healing powers have begun to work on this cold.
I will keep you up to date. *HACK* to work!
Graphomaniac - A. Elizabeth West 
Must be something going around. I got socked with the same thing you describe. I can only get on the computer for short times until my eyes start watering and I get sleepy. Hoping this will go away over the weekend.
In the meantime, I wish you a speedy recovery and great success with this year’s NaNo. I’m not doing it this time around.
Lee
Tossing It Out
It must be. I hope you feel better soon, Arlee. And thanks.