Captain Blackstrap's Blog (8)

50,124 words down for the WIN!

I am back! There were moments when I was sort of uncertain about making even the 50k marker this year, but with the awesome support (and being ignored with love) of so many friends I never should have doubted! I did not make the 100k goal, but I will try again next year, as I always do.

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Added by Captain Blackstrap on November 30, 2009 at 9:47pm — 1 Comment

Blackstrap's Ecstasy

After much work, worry and wondering if it is even good enough. (The typical writer stress). With the blessing of the Arizona Corsairs, Blackstrap's Ecstasy is now available! The campy, crazy adventure story of how Captain Blackstrap came to be, and collect her eclectic crew, is written as a sort of love letter to my friends and fellow pirates. Written during the November 2008, NaNoWriMo challenge this is my first published piece, but I hope to follow with more exciting, amusing tales of piracy… Continue

Added by Captain Blackstrap on July 27, 2009 at 3:31pm — 3 Comments

Stolen Truck Please Help~!

1984 Chevy Silverado 4WD Stolen from 91st ave and Camelback area Shaun's friend at work had his truck stolen a couple days ago. This truck is his baby! Please help! The grill and wheels (black and white teardrop cut outs) are custom and it may still have the Cardinals fan plate on the front. Full off road package. I would be crying my eyes out if someone stole my Molly, so I am passing this on… Continue

Added by Captain Blackstrap on June 25, 2009 at 7:56am — No Comments

Spammer! Found!

So... do we just block her, /b/ raid her, or call for the admins to delete her sorry arse! http://azcorsair.ning.com/profile/KatrinkaWalter Continue

Added by Captain Blackstrap on June 21, 2009 at 11:36pm — 3 Comments

WDW Recruiting Pirates

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Added by Captain Blackstrap on April 28, 2009 at 9:11pm — No Comments

NaNoWriMo Winner!

Because I am awesome!

4:00 PM today = 50,110 words One very insane pirate story. Continue

Added by Captain Blackstrap on November 30, 2008 at 7:12pm — 9 Comments

The Pen is mightier than the Sword!

I am not certain how pirate the month of November and National Novel Writing Month is, but I for one am a pirate who will be writing a pirate tale and would welcome any who dare challenge the same. It would be most inspiring to some writers to have pirates raid the write-ins that will occur throughout the valley during the month of November. And, come on now, we dress up and play pirate, there are more than a few creative souls among our ranks. So? 50,000 WORDS 30 DAYS 1 AMAZING NOVEL Who'… Continue

Added by Captain Blackstrap on September 29, 2008 at 10:59pm — 9 Comments

Pirates of the Lightrail

I thought this was really interesting. For all those into BusPirates, it looks like Arizona has its own brand.

Information from: http://www.thetorchtheatre.com/troupes/lightrailpirates.html

Light Rail Pirates

The Light Rail Pirates (LRP) are a loose confederation of buccaneers, whose sole goal was to impose their reign of terror onto Phoenix's newest form of public transport. Alas they arrived in Phoenix only to discover that the Light Rail is still but a construction nightm

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Added by Captain Blackstrap on December 17, 2007 at 1:58pm — 3 Comments