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To finish the mini marathon, you must write (read) three of the following:6/20
1. A letter to a grandparent or relative you haven’t seen in a while. Read a book that is about family.
2. A thank-you letter to a doctor/dentist/physical therapist who made a difference in your life. Read a book with a doctor/dentist/physical therapist as a main character.
3. A letter of support for a local nonprofit organization to help them apply for a grant. Read a book from Gutenberg.org.
✔4. A letter of encouragement to a friend or family member who is going through a difficult time. Read a book about someone who is having a hard time.
Swimming Home
Deborah Levy Pages: 176 p. Date read:1/2/2018 Rating:5 stars5. A letter of thanks and encouragement to someone who is currently serving or has served in the military. Read a book with a soldier as a main character.
✔6. A letter to your past self, reminding you of lessons you’ve learned over time. Read a historical book.
Water for Elephants
Sara GruenPages: 369 p. Date read:5/2/2018 Rating:4 stars
✔7. A letter of appreciation to an old mentor. Re-read a favorite book.
To Kill a Mockingbird
Harper LeePages:385 p. Date red:2/1/2018 Rating: 5 stars
8. A letter to your future self, describing how life is now and what some of your favorite things are. Read a book set in the future.
9. A letter of encouragement to a patient in your local hospital. Read a book where the main character is injured or ill.
10. A letter to a friend who has birthday coming up soon. Read a book published in your birth month or birth year.
11. A note of praise to someone you admire but don’t know how to tell in person. Read a book by your favorite author.
12. A letter to an old teacher, sharing what your life is like and how he/she made an impact. Read a book where the mc is attending school.
13. A letter “just saying hello”. Read any book you want.
14. A letter of thanks to a local business that has always provided you with great service. Read a library book.
15. A love letter to your significant other – and don’t say anything about it until it arrives in the mail! Read a romance.
16. A letter to your state representative or local government official about an issue that matters to you. Read a book set near where you live.
✔17. A note of appreciation to a long-time client. Read a book where the mc owns a business.
Silas Marner
George EliotPages:240 p. Date read: 4/2/2018 4 stars
✔18. A letter to a kid in your life. Read a book with a child under 13 in it.
Case Histories
Kate AtkinsonPages: 429 p. Date read: 3/2/2018 Rating: 3 stars
✔19. A letter telling someone you love about your experience traveling abroad. Read a book where the mc travels to a different country.
Après-Ski
Suzanne VermeerPages:263 p. Date read: 2/1/2018 Rating: 2 stars
✔20. A letter from your business updating customers on happenings at your business. Read a book that is in a series.
Death of a Crafty Knitter
Angela PepperPages:325 p. Date read: 2/2/2018 Rating: 3 star
21. Scrap the letter and mail a potato instead. Read a humorous book.
My spot!February is LetterMo, as in A Month of Letters, a project started by author Mary Robinette Kowal. In honor of this, we will participate in the Greater Sacramento Area Shut Up & Write! mini marathon. We will join other writers for three hours of focused writing.
(Duration : February 1 - 28, 2018
Books must be at least 200 pages.
Re-reads and audio books are okay.
mc = main character)
To finish the mini marathon, you must write (read) three of the following:
FINISHED 5/3!
1. A letter to a grandparent or relative you haven’t seen in a while. Read a book that is about family.
2. A thank-you letter to a doctor/dentist/physical therapist who made a difference in your life. Read a book with a doctor/dentist/physical therapist as a main character.
3. A letter of support for a local nonprofit organization to help them apply for a grant. Read a book from Gutenberg.org.
4. A letter of encouragement to a friend or family member who is going through a difficult time. Read a book about someone who is having a hard time.
5. A letter of thanks and encouragement to someone who is currently serving or has served in the military. Read a book with a soldier as a main character.
6. A letter to your past self, reminding you of lessons you’ve learned over time. Read a historical book.
7. A letter of appreciation to an old mentor. Re-read a favorite book.
8. A letter to your future self, describing how life is now and what some of your favorite things are. Read a book set in the future.
9. A letter of encouragement to a patient in your local hospital. Read a book where the main character is injured or ill. finished 2/8/2018 Murder and Mayhem by Rhys Ford
10. A letter to a friend who has birthday coming up soon. Read a book published in your birth month or birth year.
11. A note of praise to someone you admire but don’t know how to tell in person. Read a book by your favorite author.
12. A letter to an old teacher, sharing what your life is like and how he/she made an impact. Read a book where the mc is attending school. finished 2/19/2018 The Master Will Appear by L.A. Witt
13. A letter “just saying hello”. Read any book you want. finished 2/22/2018 Heart2Heart: A Charity Anthology by various authors
14. A letter of thanks to a local business that has always provided you with great service. Read a library book.
15. A love letter to your significant other – and don’t say anything about it until it arrives in the mail! Read a romance.
16. A letter to your state representative or local government official about an issue that matters to you. Read a book set near where you live.
17. A note of appreciation to a long-time client. Read a book where the mc owns a business. finished 2/3/2018 How To Save A Life by Eli Easton
18. A letter to a kid in your life. Read a book with a child under 13 in it. finished 2/11/2018 The Best Man by Richard Peck
19. A letter telling someone you love about your experience traveling abroad. Read a book where the mc travels to a different country.
20. A letter from your business updating customers on happenings at your business. Read a book that is in a series.
21. Scrap the letter and mail a potato instead. Read a humorous book.
February 1 - 28, 2018200 pages.
To finish the mini marathon, you must write (read) three of the following:
1. A letter to a grandparent or relative you haven’t seen in a while. Read a book that is about family.
2. A thank-you letter to a doctor/dentist/physical therapist who made a difference in your life. Read a book with a doctor/dentist/physical therapist as a main character.
3. A letter of support for a local nonprofit organization to help them apply for a grant. Read a book from Gutenberg.org.
4. A letter of encouragement to a friend or family member who is going through a difficult time. Read a book about someone who is having a hard time.
5. A letter of thanks and encouragement to someone who is currently serving or has served in the military. Read a book with a soldier as a main character. Heart Strike 2/10
6. A letter to your past self, reminding you of lessons you’ve learned over time. Read a historical book. The Dire King 2/19
8. A letter to your future self, describing how life is now and what some of your favorite things are. Read a book set in the future.
9. A letter of encouragement to a patient in your local hospital. Read a book where the main character is injured or ill. Flame in the Dark 2/17
10. A letter to a friend who has birthday coming up soon. Read a book published in your birth month or birth year.
11. A note of praise to someone you admire but don’t know how to tell in person. Read a book by your favorite author.
12. A letter to an old teacher, sharing what your life is like and how he/she made an impact. Read a book where the mc is attending school. Frindle 2/20
13. A letter “just saying hello”. Read any book you want. Up from the Grave 2/7
14. A letter of thanks to a local business that has always provided you with great service. Read a library book. Love Her to Death 2/11
15. A love letter to your significant other – and don’t say anything about it until it arrives in the mail! Read a romance. Power Play 2/21
16. A letter to your state representative or local government official about an issue that matters to you. Read a book set near where you live. In TN Blood of the Earth 2/18
17. A note of appreciation to a long-time client. Read a book where the mc owns a business. Double Chocolate Pistachio Murder 2/18
18. A letter to a kid in your life. Read a book with a child under 13 in it.
19. A letter telling someone you love about your experience traveling abroad. Read a book where the mc travels to a different country. Kale to the Queen 2/12
20. A letter from your business updating customers on happenings at your business. Read a book that is in a series. Darned if You Do 2/11
21. Scrap the letter and mail a potato instead. Read a humorous book.
Duration: February 1 - February 28Progress: 7
To finish the mini marathon, you must write (read) three of the following:
1. Read a book that is about family.
- A House for Happy Mothers by Amulya Malladi 2/4/2018
2. A thank-you letter to a doctor/dentist/physical therapist who made a difference in your life. Read a book with a doctor/dentist/physical therapist as a main character.
3. A letter of support for a local nonprofit organization to help them apply for a grant. Read a book from Gutenberg.org.
4. Read a book about someone who is having a hard time.
- Boy Toy by Barry Lyga 2/1/2018
5. A letter of thanks and encouragement to someone who is currently serving or has served in the military. Read a book with a soldier as a main character.
6. A letter to your past self, reminding you of lessons you’ve learned over time. Read a historical book.
7. A letter of appreciation to an old mentor. Re-read a favorite book.
8. Read a book set in the future.
- Day 21 by Kass Morgan 2/17/2018
9. Read a book where the main character is injured or ill.
Little Mercies by Heather Gudenkauf 2/11/2018
10. A letter to a friend who has birthday coming up soon. Read a book published in your birth month or birth year.
11. A note of praise to someone you admire but don’t know how to tell in person. Read a book by your favorite author.
12. Read a book where the mc is attending school.
- Bewitching by Alex Flinn 2/13/2018
13. Read any book you want.
- The Voice of the Night by Brian Coffey 2/5/2018
14. Read a library book.
- Away We Go by Emil Ostrovski 2/18/2018
15. A love letter to your significant other – and don’t say anything about it until it arrives in the mail! Read a romance.
16. A letter to your state representative or local government official about an issue that matters to you. Read a book set near where you live.
17. A note of appreciation to a long-time client. Read a book where the mc owns a business.
18. A letter to a kid in your life. Read a book with a child under 13 in it.
19. A letter telling someone you love about your experience traveling abroad. Read a book where the mc travels to a different country.
20. A letter from your business updating customers on happenings at your business. Read a book that is in a series.
21. Scrap the letter and mail a potato instead. Read a humorous book
My spot:: February 1 - February 28 ( completed)
Progress:
To finish the mini marathon, you must write (read) three of the following:
1. A letter to a grandparent or relative you haven’t seen in a while. Read a book that is about family.
2. A thank-you letter to a doctor/dentist/physical therapist who made a difference in your life. Read a book with a doctor/dentist/physical therapist as a main character.
3. A letter of support for a local nonprofit organization to help them apply for a grant. Read a book from Gutenberg.org.
4. A letter of encouragement to a friend or family member who is going through a difficult time. Read a book about someone who is having a hard time.
5. A letter of thanks and encouragement to someone who is currently serving or has served in the military. Read a book with a soldier as a main character.
2/10/186. A letter to your past self, reminding you of lessons you’ve learned over time. Read a historical book.
7. A letter of appreciation to an old mentor. Re-read a favorite book.
2/1/188. A letter to your future self, describing how life is now and what some of your favorite things are. Read a book set in the future.
9. A letter of encouragement to a patient in your local hospital. Read a book where the main character is injured or ill.
10. A letter to a friend who has birthday coming up soon. Read a book published in your birth month or birth year.
11. A note of praise to someone you admire but don’t know how to tell in person. Read a book by your favorite author.
12. A letter to an old teacher, sharing what your life is like and how he/she made an impact. Read a book where the mc is attending school.
13. A letter “just saying hello”. Read any book you want.
2/5/1814. A letter of thanks to a local business that has always provided you with great service. Read a library book.
15. A love letter to your significant other – and don’t say anything about it until it arrives in the mail! Read a romance.
2/1/1816. A letter to your state representative or local government official about an issue that matters to you. Read a book set near where you live.
17. A note of appreciation to a long-time client. Read a book where the mc owns a business.
18. A letter to a kid in your life. Read a book with a child under 13 in it.
19. A letter telling someone you love about your experience traveling abroad. Read a book where the mc travels to a different country.
20. A letter from your business updating customers on happenings at your business. Read a book that is in a series.
2/7/1821. Scrap the letter and mail a potato instead. Read a humorous book
0/3 - Re-read a favorite book...
Riding Heartbreak Road
Read a book published in your birth month...
Down by Contact (January)
Read a book that is in a series...
Lawless
Book it to the Finish Line - Sacramento Shut Up and WriteBegins: 01Feb18 / Ends: 28Feb18
14 / 3 completed
1. A letter to a grandparent or relative you haven’t seen in a while. Read a book that is about family.
2. A thank-you letter to a doctor/dentist/physical therapist who made a difference in your life. Read a book with a doctor/dentist/physical therapist as a main character.
3. A letter of support for a local nonprofit organization to help them apply for a grant. Read a book from Gutenberg.org.
4. A letter of encouragement to a friend or family member who is going through a difficult time - Read a book about someone who is having a hard time - You Remind Me of Me ✔ – 08Feb18
5. A letter of thanks and encouragement to someone who is currently serving or has served in the military. Read a book with a soldier as a main character.
6. A letter to your past self, reminding you of lessons you’ve learned over time. Read a historical book - Snow Falling on Cedars ✔ - 28Feb18
7. A letter of appreciation to an old mentor - Re-read a favorite book - The First Deadly Sin ✔ – 09Feb18
8. A letter to your future self, describing how life is now and what some of your favorite things are. Read a book set in the future.
9. A letter of encouragement to a patient in your local hospital - Read a book where the main character is ill - Autobiography of a Face ✔ – 05Feb18
10. A letter to a friend who has birthday coming up soon. Read a book published in your birth month or birth year - DEC - A Morbid Taste for Bones ✔ – 12Feb18
11. A note of praise to someone you admire but don’t know how to tell in person. Read a book by your favorite author.
12. A letter to an old teacher, sharing what your life is like and how he/she made an impact. Read a book where the mc is attending school. = Lockdown ✔ - 21Feb18
13. A letter “just saying hello” - Read any book you want - It's All In The Frijoles ✔ – 03Feb18
14. A letter of thanks to a local business - Read a library book - Silas Marner ✔ – 10Feb18
15. A love letter to your significant other Read a romance. - The Silver Linings Playbook ✔ - 19Feb18
16. A letter to your state representative or local government official Read a book set near where you live. - Laura Lamont's Life in Pictures ✔ - 25Feb18
17. A note of appreciation to a long-time client. Read a book where the mc owns a business. - 'Round Midnight ✔ – 01Feb18
18. A letter to a kid in your life. Read a book with a child under 13 in it. - Big Little Lies ✔ – 13Feb18
19. A letter telling someone you love about your experience traveling abroad. - Read a book where the mc travels to a different country - The Butterfly's Daughter ✔ – 01Feb18
20. A letter from your business updating customers on happenings at your business Read a book that is in a series. - 3rd Degree ✔ - 21Feb18
21. Scrap the letter and mail a potato instead. Read a humorous book.
Read 11/21 - Done!1. A letter to a grandparent or relative you haven’t seen in a while. Read a book that is about family.
2. A thank-you letter to a doctor/dentist/physical therapist who made a difference in your life. Read a book with a doctor/dentist/physical therapist as a main character.
3. A letter of support for a local nonprofit organization to help them apply for a grant. Read a book from Gutenberg.org.
4. A letter of encouragement to a friend or family member who is going through a difficult time. Read a book about someone who is having a hard time.
5. A letter of thanks and encouragement to someone who is currently serving or has served in the military. Read a book with a soldier as a main character.
6. A letter to your past self, reminding you of lessons you’ve learned over time. Read a historical book.
Rhys Bowen - Heirs and Graces
7. A letter of appreciation to an old mentor. Re-read a favorite book.
8. A letter to your future self, describing how life is now and what some of your favorite things are. Read a book set in the future.
9. A letter of encouragement to a patient in your local hospital. Read a book where the main character is injured or ill.
Maddie Hunter - Hula Done It?
10. A letter to a friend who has birthday coming up soon. Read a book published in your birth month or birth year.
Lorna Barrett - Murder is Binding
11. A note of praise to someone you admire but don’t know how to tell in person. Read a book by your favorite author.
Jayne Ann Krentz - When All the Girls Have Gone
12. A letter to an old teacher, sharing what your life is like and how he/she made an impact. Read a book where the mc is attending school.
13. A letter “just saying hello”. Read any book you want.
Catherine Bruns - Death of the Big Kahuna - done
14. A letter of thanks to a local business that has always provided you with great service. Read a library book.
15. A love letter to your significant other – and don’t say anything about it until it arrives in the mail! Read a romance.
16. A letter to your state representative or local government official about an issue that matters to you. Read a book set near where you live.
Jamie Lee Scott - Pasta Pinot & Murder - done
17. A note of appreciation to a long-time client. Read a book where the mc owns a business.
Sparkle Abbey - The Girl with the Dachshund Tattoo - done
18. A letter to a kid in your life. Read a book with a child under 13 in it.
Ellery Adams - Murder in the Paperback Parlor (mc has 6-year-old twin boys) - done
19. A letter telling someone you love about your experience traveling abroad. Read a book where the mc travels to a different country.
Maddie Hunter - G'Day to Die
20. A letter from your business updating customers on happenings at your business. Read a book that is in a series.
Ann Charles - Rattling the Heat in Deadwood - done
21. Scrap the letter and mail a potato instead. Read a humorous book.
Barbara Allan - Antiques Fate (the mother is quirky and fun) - done
BOOK IT TO THE FINISH LINEFeb 1 - Feb 28
Progress: 0
**200+ Pages Only!**
To finish the mini marathon, you must write (read) three of the following:
1. A letter to a grandparent or relative you haven’t seen in a while. Read a book that is about family.
2. A thank-you letter to a doctor/dentist/physical therapist who made a difference in your life. Read a book with a doctor/dentist/physical therapist as a main character.
3. A letter of support for a local nonprofit organization to help them apply for a grant. Read a book from Gutenberg.org.
4. A letter of encouragement to a friend or family member who is going through a difficult time. Read a book about someone who is having a hard time.
5. A letter of thanks and encouragement to someone who is currently serving or has served in the military. Read a book with a soldier as a main character.
6. A letter to your past self, reminding you of lessons you’ve learned over time. Read a historical book.
7. A letter of appreciation to an old mentor. Re-read a favorite book.
8. A letter to your future self, describing how life is now and what some of your favorite things are. Read a book set in the future.
9. A letter of encouragement to a patient in your local hospital. Read a book where the main character is injured or ill.
10. A letter to a friend who has birthday coming up soon. Read a book published in your birth month or birth year.
11. A note of praise to someone you admire but don’t know how to tell in person. Read a book by your favorite author.
12. A letter to an old teacher, sharing what your life is like and how he/she made an impact. Read a book where the mc is attending school.
13. A letter “just saying hello”. Read any book you want.
14. A letter of thanks to a local business that has always provided you with great service. Read a library book.
15. A love letter to your significant other – and don’t say anything about it until it arrives in the mail! Read a romance.
16. A letter to your state representative or local government official about an issue that matters to you. Read a book set near where you live.
17. A note of appreciation to a long-time client. Read a book where the mc owns a business.
18. A letter to a kid in your life. Read a book with a child under 13 in it.
19. A letter telling someone you love about your experience traveling abroad. Read a book where the mc travels to a different country.
20. A letter from your business updating customers on happenings at your business. Read a book that is in a series.
21. Scrap the letter and mail a potato instead. Read a humorous book.
Book it to the Finish LineDuration: February 1 - February 28
Progress: 15/3
To finish the mini marathon, you must write (read) three of the following:
1. A letter to a grandparent or relative you haven’t seen in a while. Read a book that is about family. Ace of Spades 2/8 4 Star
2. A thank-you letter to a doctor/dentist/physical therapist who made a difference in your life. Read a book with a doctor/dentist/physical therapist as a main character. The Backup Boyfriend 2/20 3.5 Star
3. A letter of support for a local nonprofit organization to help them apply for a grant. Read a book from Gutenberg.org.
4. A letter of encouragement to a friend or family member who is going through a difficult time. Read a book about someone who is having a hard time. Thaw in Winter 2/5 3 Star
5. A letter of thanks and encouragement to someone who is currently serving or has served in the military. Read a book with a soldier as a main character. Where Death Meets the Devil 2/2 4 Star
6. A letter to your past self, reminding you of lessons you’ve learned over time. Read a historical book.
7. A letter of appreciation to an old mentor. Re-read a favorite book.
8. A letter to your future self, describing how life is now and what some of your favorite things are. Read a book set in the future.
9. A letter of encouragement to a patient in your local hospital. Read a book where the main character is injured or ill. Five Minutes Longer 2/5 4 Star
10. A letter to a friend who has birthday coming up soon. Read a book published in your birth month or birth year. Hard-Ass Is Here 2/17 3 Star
11. A note of praise to someone you admire but don’t know how to tell in person. Read a book by your favorite author. The Thing About Love 2/6 4 Star
12. A letter to an old teacher, sharing what your life is like and how he/she made an impact. Read a book where the mc is attending school. One Night of Sin 2/13 4 Star
13. A letter “just saying hello”. Read any book you want. When The Devil Wants In 2/12 4 Star
14. A letter of thanks to a local business that has always provided you with great service. Read a library book. Halfway Hexed 2/4 4 Star
15. A love letter to your significant other – and don’t say anything about it until it arrives in the mail! Read a romance. Primal Passions 2/3 3 Star
16. A letter to your state representative or local government official about an issue that matters to you. Read a book set near where you live.
17. A note of appreciation to a long-time client. Read a book where the mc owns a business. Fast Lane 2/8 3 Star
18. A letter to a kid in your life. Read a book with a child under 13 in it. Bear, Otter, and the Kid
19. A letter telling someone you love about your experience traveling abroad. Read a book where the mc travels to a different country. Enemy Within 2/14 5 Star
20. A letter from your business updating customers on happenings at your business. Read a book that is in a series. Tigers and Devils 2/4 3 Star
21. Scrap the letter and mail a potato instead. Read a humorous book The Queen & the Homo Jock King 2/23 4 Star
Book it to the Finish LineDuration : February 1 - 28, 2018
Books must be at least 200 pages.
Re-reads and audio books are okay.
mc = main character
To finish the mini marathon, you must write (read) three of the following:
1. A letter to a grandparent or relative you haven’t seen in a while. Read a book that is about family. - Light After Dark Marie Force - 2/3
2. A thank-you letter to a doctor/dentist/physical therapist who made a difference in your life. Read a book with a doctor/dentist/physical therapist as a main character.
3. A letter of support for a local nonprofit organization to help them apply for a grant. Read a book from Gutenberg.org.
4. A letter of encouragement to a friend or family member who is going through a difficult time. Read a book about someone who is having a hard time. - Malevolent Jana Deleon - 2/5
5. A letter of thanks and encouragement to someone who is currently serving or has served in the military. Read a book with a soldier as a main character.
6. A letter to your past self, reminding you of lessons you’ve learned over time. Read a historical book. - The Pillars of the Earth Ken Follett - 2/10
7. A letter of appreciation to an old mentor. Re-read a favorite book.
8. A letter to your future self, describing how life is now and what some of your favorite things are. Read a book set in the future.
9. A letter of encouragement to a patient in your local hospital. Read a book where the main character is injured or ill.
10. A letter to a friend who has birthday coming up soon. Read a book published in your birth month or birth year.
11. A note of praise to someone you admire but don’t know how to tell in person. Read a book by your favorite author. - The Red Tiffany Reisz - 2/2
12. A letter to an old teacher, sharing what your life is like and how he/she made an impact. Read a book where the mc is attending school.
13. A letter “just saying hello”. Read any book you want. - No One Left to Tell Karen Rose - 2/12
14. A letter of thanks to a local business that has always provided you with great service. Read a library book.
15. A love letter to your significant other – and don’t say anything about it until it arrives in the mail! Read a romance. - Wicked for You Shayla Black - 2/14
16. A letter to your state representative or local government official about an issue that matters to you. Read a book set near where you live.
17. A note of appreciation to a long-time client. Read a book where the mc owns a business.
18. A letter to a kid in your life. Read a book with a child under 13 in it.
19. A letter telling someone you love about your experience traveling abroad. Read a book where the mc travels to a different country.
20. A letter from your business updating customers on happenings at your business. Read a book that is in a series. - Wicked Need Sawyer Bennett - 2/16
21. Scrap the letter and mail a potato instead. Read a humorous book.
Book it to the Finish LineDuration: Feb 1 - Feb 28
To finish the mini marathon, you must write (read) three of the following:
1. A letter to a grandparent or relative you haven’t seen in a while. Read a book that is about family.
2. A thank-you letter to a doctor/dentist/physical therapist who made a difference in your life. Read a book with a doctor/dentist/physical therapist as a main character.
3. A letter of support for a local nonprofit organization to help them apply for a grant. Read a book from Gutenberg.org.
4. A letter of encouragement to a friend or family member who is going through a difficult time. Read a book about someone who is having a hard time.
5. A letter of thanks and encouragement to someone who is currently serving or has served in the military. Read a book with a soldier as a main character.
6. A letter to your past self, reminding you of lessons you’ve learned over time. Read a historical book.
7. A letter of appreciation to an old mentor. Re-read a favorite book.
8. A letter to your future self, describing how life is now and what some of your favorite things are. Read a book set in the future.
9. A letter of encouragement to a patient in your local hospital.. Read a book where the main character is injured or ill.
10. A letter to a friend who has birthday coming up soon. Read a book published in your birth month or birth year.
11. A note of praise to someone you admire but don’t know how to tell in person. Read a book by your favorite author.
12. A letter to an old teacher, sharing what your life is like and how he/she made an impact. Read a book where the mc is attending school.
13. A letter “just saying hello”. Read any book you want.
14. A letter of thanks to a local business that has always provided you with great service. Read a library book.
15. A love letter to your significant other – and don’t say anything about it until it arrives in the mail! Read a romance.
16. A letter to your state representative or local government official about an issue that matters to you. Read a book set near where you live.
17. A note of appreciation to a long-time client. Read a book where the mc owns a business.
18. A letter to a kid in your life. Read a book with a child under 13 in it.
19. A letter telling someone you love about your experience traveling abroad. Read a book where the mc travels to a different country.
20. A letter from your business updating customers on happenings at your business. Read a book that is in a series.
21. Scrap the letter and mail a potato instead. Read a humorous book.
Duration : February 1 - 28, 2018Books must be at least 200 pages.
Re-reads and audio books are okay.
mc = main character
To finish the mini marathon, you must write (read) three of the following:
1. Read a book that is about family.
2. Read a book with a doctor/dentist/physical therapist as a main character.
3. Read a book from Gutenberg.org.
5. Read a book with a soldier as a main character.
6. Read a historical book.
7. Re-read a favorite book.
9.
10. Read a book published in your birth month or birth year.
11. Read a book by your favorite author.
15. Read a romance.
near me. Finished 2/9/18
17. Read a book where the mc owns a business.
18. Read a book with a child under 13 in it.
19. Read a book where the mc travels to a different country.
21. Read a humorous book.
I love this - I used to go to the NYC Shut Up and Write fairly regularly. haven't been in a while though, it's always when I'm working!
Book it to the Finish Line!Duration : February 1 - 28, 2018
Books Read: 12
To finish the mini marathon, you must write (read) three of the following:
1. A letter to a grandparent or relative you haven’t seen in a while. Read a book that is about family.
Confessions of a Wild Child by Jackie Collins - 25/2/18
4. A letter of encouragement to a friend or family member who is going through a difficult time. Read a book about someone who is having a hard time.
Because of Low by Abbi Glines - 17/2/18
6. A letter to your past self, reminding you of lessons you’ve learned over time. Read a historical book.
Star of Wonder by Tracy L. Higley - 18/2/18
7. A letter of appreciation to an old mentor. Re-read a favorite book.
Kiss of a Demon King by Kresley Cole - 3/2/18
8. A letter to your future self, describing how life is now and what some of your favorite things are. Read a book set in the future.
Red Rising by Pierce Brown - 5/2/18
13. A letter “just saying hello”. Read any book you want.
How to Be Mindful by Anna Barnes - 11/2/18
14. A letter of thanks to a local business that has always provided you with great service. Read a library book.
Explosive Engagement by Lisa Childs - 24/2/18
15. A love letter to your significant other – and don’t say anything about it until it arrives in the mail! Read a romance.
A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole - 23/2/18
17. A note of appreciation to a long-time client. Read a book where the mc owns a business.
Keeper Under Fire by Jennifer Malone Wright - 10/11/18
19. A letter telling someone you love about your experience traveling abroad. Read a book where the mc travels to a different country.
Wonder Woman: Warbringer by Leigh Bardugo - 7/2/18
20. A letter from your business updating customers on happenings at your business. Read a book that is in a series.
Through the Zombie Glass by Gena Showalter - 17/2/18
21. Scrap the letter and mail a potato instead. Read a humorous book.
A Woman's Guide to Perfection by Alix Nichols - 23/2/18
Update to my message 7 finished my challenge read 5 out of the 3 I was to have read.
Book it to the Finish Line! February 2018Greater Sacramento Area Shut Up & Write! mini marathon
Duration: 2/1/18 - 2/28/18
Progress: 6 of 3 letters
February is LetterMo, as in A Month of Letters, a project started by author Mary Robinette Kowal. In honor of this, we will participate in the Greater Sacramento Area Shut Up & Write! mini marathon. Let's join other writers for three hours of focused writing.
Books must be at least 200 pages.
Re-reads and audio books are okay.
mc = main character
To finish the mini marathon, you must write (read) three of the following:
1. A letter to a grandparent or relative you haven’t seen in a while. Read a book that is about family.
The Perfect Husband by Lisa Gardner (2/25/18)
2. A thank-you letter to a doctor/dentist/physical therapist who made a difference in your life. Read a book with a doctor/dentist/physical therapist as a main character.
3. A letter of support for a local nonprofit organization to help them apply for a grant. Read a book from Gutenberg.org.
4. A letter of encouragement to a friend or family member who is going through a difficult time. Read a book about someone who is having a hard time.
5. A letter of thanks and encouragement to someone who is currently serving or has served in the military. Read a book with a soldier as a main character.
6. A letter to your past self, reminding you of lessons you’ve learned over time. Read a historical book.
7. A letter of appreciation to an old mentor. Re-read a favorite book.
8. A letter to your future self, describing how life is now and what some of your favorite things are. Read a book set in the future.
9. A letter of encouragement to a patient in your local hospital. Read a book where the main character is injured or ill.
The Martian by Andy Weir (2/16/18)
10. A letter to a friend who has birthday coming up soon. Read a book published in your birth month or birth year.
11. A note of praise to someone you admire but don’t know how to tell in person. Read a book by your favorite author.
Private by James Patterson (2/7/18)
12. A letter to an old teacher, sharing what your life is like and how he/she made an impact. Read a book where the mc is attending school.
13. A letter “just saying hello”. Read any book you want.
Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin by Liesl Shurtliff (2/28/18)
14. A letter of thanks to a local business that has always provided you with great service. Read a library book.
15. A love letter to your significant other – and don’t say anything about it until it arrives in the mail! Read a romance.
The Selection by Kierra Cass (2/26/18)
16. A letter to your state representative or local government official about an issue that matters to you. Read a book set near where you live.
17. A note of appreciation to a long-time client. Read a book where the mc owns a business.
18. A letter to a kid in your life. Read a book with a child under 13 in it.
19. A letter telling someone you love about your experience traveling abroad. Read a book where the mc travels to a different country.
20. A letter from your business updating customers on happenings at your business. Read a book that is in a series.
21. Scrap the letter and mail a potato instead. Read a humorous book.
Mr. Monk in Trouble by Lee Goldberg (2/6/18)
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Duration : February 1 - 28, 2018Books must be at least 200 pages.
Re-reads and audio books are okay.
mc = main character
To finish the mini marathon, you must write (read) three of the following:
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1. A letter to a grandparent or relative you haven’t seen in a while. Read a book that is about family. Carrying His Secret, Marie Ferrarella ~ 02-09
2. A thank-you letter to a doctor/dentist/physical therapist who made a difference in your life. Read a book with a doctor/dentist/physical therapist as a main character. Sweetly Scandalous, Jacqueline Winters ~ 02-06
3. A letter of support for a local nonprofit organization to help them apply for a grant. Read a book from Gutenberg.org.
4. A letter of encouragement to a friend or family member who is going through a difficult time. Read a book about someone who is having a hard time. The Royal Christmas Gift, LuAnn McLane ~ 02-02
5. A letter of thanks and encouragement to someone who is currently serving or has served in the military. Read a book with a soldier as a main character.
6. A letter to your past self, reminding you of lessons you’ve learned over time. Read a historical book. Marriage with a Proper Stranger, Karyn Gerrard ~ 02-12
7. A letter of appreciation to an old mentor. Re-read a favorite book.
8. A letter to your future self, describing how life is now and what some of your favorite things are. Read a book set in the future.
9. A letter of encouragement to a patient in your local hospital. Read a book where the main character is injured or ill. Closer to You, Jill Sanders ~ 02-22
10. A letter to a friend who has birthday coming up soon. Read a book published in your birth month or birth year. (November) Homecoming, Carolyne Aarsen ~ 02-13
11. A note of praise to someone you admire but don’t know how to tell in person. Read a book by your favorite author. Violet, Lauren Royal ~ 02-19
12. A letter to an old teacher, sharing what your life is like and how he/she made an impact. Read a book where the mc is attending school. Sweet Little Lies, Sierra Hill ~ 02-08
13. A letter “just saying hello”. Read any book you want. The Tracker, Chad Zanker ~ 02-24
14. A letter of thanks to a local business that has always provided you with great service. Read a library book.
15. A love letter to your significant other – and don’t say anything about it until it arrives in the mail! Read a romance. Risking Love ~ Where the Heart Is ~ Book 1, Brenda S. Anderson ~ 02-01
16. A letter to your state representative or local government official about an issue that matters to you. Read a book set near where you live.
17. A note of appreciation to a long-time client. Read a book where the mc owns a business. Kodiak Claim Eve Langlais ~ 02-04
18. A letter to a kid in your life. Read a book with a child under 13 in it. Instant Daddy, Carol Voss ~ 02-07
19. A letter telling someone you love about your experience traveling abroad. Read a book where the mc travels to a different country. Blood Trails, Diane Capri ~ 02-17
20. A letter from your business updating customers on happenings at your business. Read a book that is in a series. Never Let Go, Jill Sanders ~ 02-23
21. Scrap the letter and mail a potato instead. Read a humorous book.
Updated message 16 - challenge completed! Managed to read 12 books! :)
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February is LetterMo, as in A Month of Letters, a project started by author Mary Robinette Kowal. In honor of this, we will participate in the Greater Sacramento Area Shut Up & Write! mini marathon. Let's join other writers for three hours of focused writing.
Duration : February 1 - 28, 2018
Books must be at least 200 pages.
Re-reads and audio books are okay.
mc = main character
To finish the mini marathon, you must write (read) three of the following:
1. A letter to a grandparent or relative you haven’t seen in a while. Read a book that is about family.
2. A thank-you letter to a doctor/dentist/physical therapist who made a difference in your life. Read a book with a doctor/dentist/physical therapist as a main character.
3. A letter of support for a local nonprofit organization to help them apply for a grant. Read a book from Gutenberg.org.
4. A letter of encouragement to a friend or family member who is going through a difficult time. Read a book about someone who is having a hard time.
5. A letter of thanks and encouragement to someone who is currently serving or has served in the military. Read a book with a soldier as a main character.
6. A letter to your past self, reminding you of lessons you’ve learned over time. Read a historical book.
7. A letter of appreciation to an old mentor. Re-read a favorite book.
8. A letter to your future self, describing how life is now and what some of your favorite things are. Read a book set in the future.
9. A letter of encouragement to a patient in your local hospital. Read a book where the main character is injured or ill.
10. A letter to a friend who has birthday coming up soon. Read a book published in your birth month or birth year.
11. A note of praise to someone you admire but don’t know how to tell in person. Read a book by your favorite author.
12. A letter to an old teacher, sharing what your life is like and how he/she made an impact. Read a book where the mc is attending school.
13. A letter “just saying hello”. Read any book you want.
14. A letter of thanks to a local business that has always provided you with great service. Read a library book.
15. A love letter to your significant other – and don’t say anything about it until it arrives in the mail! Read a romance.
16. A letter to your state representative or local government official about an issue that matters to you. Read a book set near where you live.
17. A note of appreciation to a long-time client. Read a book where the mc owns a business.
18. A letter to a kid in your life. Read a book with a child under 13 in it.
19. A letter telling someone you love about your experience traveling abroad. Read a book where the mc travels to a different country.
20. A letter from your business updating customers on happenings at your business. Read a book that is in a series.
21. Scrap the letter and mail a potato instead. Read a humorous book.
ideas from extendyourreach.com