The Bookstacks

(Inter)National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is upon us, and while Bookstacks is not a writers’ community, we do support the writers within Second Life.

Write-ins

Bookstacks will be hosting write-ins throughout the month. Each session is an hour, but you are welcome to stay longer.

To inject a little fun, we assign themes to the write-ins as an excuse to dress up; participation is completely optional. Also, you are welcome to find a comfy place anywhere on Bookstacks Isle to write at any time.

Daily Suggestions

We will also be posting a daily suggestion to  incorporate into your writing if you wish. It will give you something to write about when your juices dry. The prompt will be posted in both the Bookstacks group and the NaNoWriMo SL group.

Prize

Bookstacks will give away a month’s stay on the Second Life cruise ship SS Galaxy to one SL NaNoWriMo participant. To win, you need to complete 50,000 words by Nov. 30 as verified by http://www.nanowrimo.org/ and register for the draw at the Bookstacks Pub.

In November Bookstacks is hosting a couple of new events.

NaNoWriMo Events

It is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). While Bookstacks focuses on events for readers, we do like to support the writers in our community. With that in mind, we are going to host at a couple of write-in events each week.

Additionally, we are going to give away a month’s stay on board the S.S. Galaxy to one of the registrants who completes 50,000 words by Nov. 30.

Between the Covers – Romance Readers Group

I’ve been inspired by Jago Constantine’s Science Fiction Saturdays group, and I thought I would try the same with Romance readers. This is a bi-weekly discussion about what romance novels you are reading. We have a number of romances authors in Second Life, so it may be a great opportunity to talk with them about what they are writing as well. This event will be held on Wednesday, November 4 and 19 from 6-7 p.m.

Kghia and Simeon’s Anniversary Party

Simeon and I are celebrating our second anniversary at partners at the end of November. We are going to hold a party on the final weekend (I know, it is Thanksgiving Weekend in the US), and you are all invited. I’ll post more details when we have them worked out.

Saturday

Noon – Bookstacks Paper Chase
I am a book
I am a Legal Thriller
I have taken the reigns to host the paperchase this weekend and Simeon is going to be a contestant.  Above are two of the clues and the remainder will be revealed when you find the pages this Saturday, 12 noon @ Bookstacks.  So come and see if you can outdo the owner of this group for the 500L Prize.  There is another 500L up for grabs for best Legal themed costume.
Location: Bookstacks Forum

2:00 p.m. – Science Fiction Saturdays
Jago Constantine leads a weekly discuss of science fiction in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere at the Bookstacks Pub. Got something to say about the book you’re reading? Share your insights with us! You’re welcome to come and just listen too! We’ll happily discuss sci fi books, television and movies – but mostly books!
Location: Bookstacks Pub

If you think you might come along, bring some thoughts on the last science fiction you read, what you’re reading now, and what you want to read next!
Location: Bookstacks Pub

Sunday

11:00 a.m. – Paranormal Book Discussion: Heart of Stone by C.E. Murphy
So what  sort of mysterious stranger features in this month Paranormal? A vampire? A Werewolf? No, let’s see if you can  guess.
Location: Written Word at Burning Life

3:00 p.m. – Poetry Libre Open Mic
Serene Bechir and Leonard Zimring lead this popular, weekly, open mic poetry event. Bring your work to share or sit back and listen.
Location: Bookstacks Pub

Saturday

• Noon – Book Trivia: In the Desert (@ Burning Life)
  One of the notorious  Bookstack quizzes… Its theme is deserts, wastelands and the wilderness. Expect a bit more variety than  normal, and we might stray off theme occasionally to  give  new  faces a chance,  but you can still expect to have to google. Don’t forget to dress to fit the theme. Winner of the quiz receives $500L, as does the person voted best dressed in the theme.
• 2:00 – Science Fiction Saturday (@ Bookstacks Pub)
  Jago Constantine leads this discussion which answers the question, “what science fiction are your reading this week?”
• 4:00 – NanoWriMo Prep w/Huckleberry Hax (@ Bookstacks Pub)
  November 1 is creeping up fast, and to help you prep for NaNoWriMo, Huckleberry Hax will be offering a NaNo prep session this Saturday at 4pm at Bookstacks. Huck has successfully completed 3 novels during past NaNo events, so he has some solid advice for participants.

Sunday

• 11:00 – Book Discussion: The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society (@ Burning Life)
  The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society is a charming, epistolary novel set immediately after the second world war. Or  is it? Join us and find  out  what others think of this popular work.
• 3:00 – Poetry Libre Open Mic (@ Bookstacks Pub)
  The weekly open mic poetry lead by Serene Bechir and Leonardo Zimring. Bring your favorite works.