…are none of my favorite things and you’ll likely not read about them on this blog. Ever. Though I may occasionally wax poetic about raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens. (It’s the geek in me–there is no cure)
Today, thus far, has proven to be one of the more interesting days of late. It started with a happy rest (in part because my agent said we received my due on signing check–WOOT!), progressed with a call from my sister (Hi, Dawn!), and now I’m knee-deep in Dillon’s situation with Wonderland. And oh…oh, I thought the first book (Beyond the Looking Glass) was going to be good. But the second? It’s going to be friggin’ amazing! So far, it’s a happy day. In a brooding, leave-me-alone-in-my-hermitness-so-I-can-wax-poetic-about-deer-eating-snails (don’t ask) kinda way.
Anyhoo, my sister and I were discussing fledgling writers and the questions they have that they need answers to. And I just wanted to post that you can always, ALWAYS email me, my little minions. I’m happy to help guide you when I can and at the very least, steer you away from scams and scammers. I love to help. And what’s more, I want you to succeed. So…don’t be shy. Click that email link and ask away.
Because if you don’t ask…you won’t know.
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I always feel so privileged when you mention me, dear sister of mine!
Thank goodness I’m not the only newbie flooding you with questions.
How is the outline coming?
No words yesterday or today for me so far… but I might have time tonight at my writers group
Here’s a question, oh Great One. I’m very near to the end of my manuscript and have distracting thoughts about the next book. How did you keep focused on finishing your current work-in-progress? Maybe it’s the Gemini in me. I get so fired up about a project, keep focused for a long period of time, and then something captures my attention.
Look! Something shiny!
C.
Dawn–I’m privileged to know you, let alone call you sister.
Ewoh–the outline is coming along nicely, after an initial speedbump. I expect to have it completed and polished by next weekend. WOOT!
C–”O Great One”…I could get used to that.
Staying focused is quite a challenge, I think, for all writers. The key is to identify what distracts you and eliminate those distractions. Me? I’ve begun turning off my internet connection when I’m writing (too much of a shiny object draw there). I always wear headphones to block out distracting noises. And when other books start creeping it, I slam the mental door. I’m honestly not sure there is a key for focus…except for determination to succeed. 
I knew I could count on O Great One for answers. Now that you’re warmed up, here are my other questions:
* how do we get the U.S. out of this mess of a war?
* what is the cure for global warming?
* why do women still wear curlers in public, as I remember from the sixties?
* why does clutter take over one’s home during the night?
You, O Great One, will have the answers, I am certain.
C.
The answers to all of your questions, dear minion, are one in the same. As the great Douglas Adams knew, the answer is 42.
* Slaps forehead *
Oh course!
Thank you!
Thank you!
Thank you!