Because I'm a sucker for punishment, I entered the 2003 nanowrimo novel writing competition.  The premise is simple, between November 1st and November 30th, you're required to create and produce a 50,000 word novel.  The competition is only against yourself.  The competition is an exercise to see if you have the focus and stamina to complete writing an entire novel within 30 days.  If you complete this, you win the right to go to cocktail parties, be presumptuous, and tell everyone about the novel you've written.  The novel isn't supposed to perfect, polished, or even that good, but rather it should be raw and unedited.  Sounds good, sign me up.

Update: Yeah... December 1st has come and gone.  The competition is well over, and I haven't hit 50,000 words.  With that said, and based on the amount of people who have taken an interest in Rockets, I'm going to keep writing until completion of the novel.  If you keep reading, I'll keep writing. As always, feedback is appreciated.

The theme and plot of Waiting For The Rockets was based on an email I received:

Change.

"Have you ever noticed that most people in their mid 20's find themselves questioning life, daydreaming, wondering what they are going to do next?

There are two types of people who find themselves in this situation: those who are waiting for a change, and those who are making a change.

There's something so tragic about the former, and tragic tales are always my choice.

A more optimistic person might suggest that you have to go through the waiting stage in order to figure things out, before you can actively seek out whatever makes you happy.

From there 50,000 words will (hopefully) unfold.  I hope the carpel-tunnel syndrome I develop from excessive typing keeps you entertained all month.  If you read the chapters published below, send feedback (good, bad, whatever).

Chapter 1: Time Running
Chapter 2: Mixed Business
Chapter 3: Devine, Like You
Chapter 4: Stacked Anchors
Chapter 5: Concrete Sky
Chapter 6: Near Fantastica
Chapter 7: Bound Too Long
Chapter 8: Coming soon...

Current Word Count: 21,000 / 50,000
 

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