Take two!

So, it's been awhile since I've updated this, and unfortunately since I've written. I've been acclimating to the new city, new job, and new/old friends. It's actually draining when I haven't written.

SO good news!!

National Novel Writing November is here again, and I'm going to attempt to write a 50,000 word novel in a month again. 30 days to get one book done...but what I learned from last year I just need to write and focus on editing later. I'm curious, is it cheating if I start brainstorming story ideas now? I'll try not to actively brainstorm, but I won't blow off a good thing.