Avi and Mal talk about Nanowrimo, bucket lists, and get plenty of purr checks. Then Mal discovers that reading the novel is scary business, but manages to read about half a page. Progress.

Avi begins reading his novel, The Henderson Experience, for Mal to critique. Tiger is loud. Through the whole things. Him had lots to say, and does some biting times.

Avi and Mal discuss coming back, depression, grief, dealing, and other sundries. Mal starts a new project of reading her novel, Arise, to Avi for critique.

Avi is an optimist, and Mal is not. How do you deal with elderly ailing parents? How do you deal with the corpse of a dead writing dream? Tiger chips a bit, but mostly walks around for comforts.

Avi and Mal talk about hurts and traumas and triggers and such.

Avi and Mal talk about having a new idea, but mostly about using politically correct speech and artistic responsibility. Some Tiger Talk and Purr Checks keep the zen.

Avi and Mal are guided by Tiger through a technical mishap, being depressed, and random Halloween ideas.

Avi and Mal discuss finishing drafts, and the obstacles therein. A lot of energy is spent on Tiger, who is feisty. Mental check up to see how we're doing.

Avi and Mal (who may or may not be in various states of undress) talk about writing tools to get through blocks, slumps, and dry spells. Tiger is fast asleep, so fake meows are provided for continuity.

Avi and Mal talk about various states of nakedness, writer's block, and don't understand how why we are going back to the legislative dark ages. Tiger does some chat and has a few purr checks.