My 30 Day Challenge

I've always wondered which publisher I should approach. Wondered which one would be looking for my novel. And it looks like I may have found them.
Just recently, I was informed that Lyrical Press was calling for Irish-themed novels to release next year for March (around Saint Patrick's Day). But, submitting isn't as easy as attaching my novel to an email and sending it away, as much as I would like it to be.
My novel is currently, 130 000 words. And Lyrical Press doesn't accept anything over 100 000.
So, I have a challenge. 30k in 30 days.
And that 30 days started yesterday...
May the 31st is the deadline. So far, so good. I'm managed to improve my work and I'm not feeling the loss. But I'm fearing that last 10k.
As you may know, my first draft for my novel was 170k. I cut it down to 130k for the Emerald award and now, I find myself needing to cull another 30. *bites lip*
I've heard of writers writing 50k in 30 days. Lets hope I can do 30k in 30 days.
I'll be sure to keep you all informed (you can find me on facebook at this link to see how I'm going: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Whitney-K-E-Aspiring-Romance-Writer/311522372250495 ) and I just want to wish any writer out there, who's currently battling a word count, good luck.

Wish me luck!

Whitney

Dul isteach ar an spiorad do Lá Fhéile Pádraig! - Get into the spirit for Saint Patrick's Day

I love Saint Paddy's day. Love it! So of course, I have to write a post about it.
Saint Patrick's day as you all may know, is the day in which Saint Patrick (a commonly recognised patron saint of Ireland and yes, the guy who chased out all the snakes out of Ireland) and the arrival of Christainity in Ireland is celebrated.
But for me, Saint Patrick's Day is also a day where Irish folk and people who want to be Irish, can all be irish for a day!
And so, to prepare you for saint patrick's day, I've gathered some Irish stuff and some traditional recipes, for you to celebrate Saint Paddy's day with.

First on my 'Nessecities for Saint Patrick's day' List is:
The Legendary Irish T-Shirt:

 http://www.etsy.com/listing/93209234/irish-you-were-naked-funny-st-patricks?ref=sr_gallery_1&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=Irish+you+were+naked&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=AU&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=
(And yes, there more where that came from)

Next, you'll be needing these...

Amazingly Cute tights!
http://www.irishdesign.com.au/p/477368/shamrock-tights.html

And maybe a few of these:

(brought from the same shop as the tights)

And to top it all off, why not have a traditional, delicious Irish Cream Coffee!

http://irishcoffeerecipe.com/irish-cream-coffee-recipe
If this or a night at the local pub, doesn't get you in the spirit all I have to say is... Your just not Irish enough.

Well, I hope you've all enjoyed my pre-Saint Paddy's day post. Be sure to let me know how your Saint Paddy's day goes.

W