Update
Mood: Restless
What I'm Listening To Right Now: A commercial on TV
Well, I'm still struggling with editing the finished book. I love the story, so it's not like I'm not interested, I think about it everyday. I still miss my characters. I've just been distracted. Lots of ideas for changes are floating around my head, and hopefully I can dig in to get them in there soon.
As far as the other project, I'm still very excited about it, I just know I can't really start it until I finish my first book. Add to all of this, that I got the first few pages of the sequel to the first book floating around in my head too. The idea came to me in the shower the other day, believe it or not.
So the only thing holding me back is finishing the first book. That needs to happen soon. I really just have to sit down, block out the rest of the world and get it done.
I read the last chapter of Book 1 the other day, for inspirado, and I remembered how much I love the ending to my book. It's really nice to read my own writing and go, "Wow, that's pretty good." That's not really how I think, although I know I have the skill, it's hard for me to be all, "I'm awesome!" With that said, the story is good, I know that.
On a better note, I'm reading again, which is nice. The fact that I haven't been reading is only further proof of my slump, so getting back to really loving stories and books again is a good sign.
I just discovered Lucy Monroe this past week and I've got to tell you, I LOVED The Real Deal. Her character, Simon, spoke to me so much it's not even funny. Number one, he's a genius, which makes him ridiculously attractive in my eyes. But it wasn't just that, it was the way his mind works and how she had him talk and communicate. He is, without a doubt, one of my favorite all time characters. Go Lucy!
Speaking of my favorite characters, I'm currently re-reading Opposite's Attract by Hailey North. I read this book for the first time about four years ago and this is my fourth or fifth re-reading. I love everything about this book, but I also love the memories it brings back for me. It was my first summer after starting college and every time I open the book, the memories of feeling so accomplished and free come back to me. Not to mention the story is set in the summertime in New Orleans, and for some reason, I always reach for the book when the weather warms up. So I'm loving it.
I also just loaded up my hold list at the library with a few more Jennifer Cruise books (love her!) along with another Lucy Monroe book. There's nothing like reading in the summertime!
Now, if I could just nail down the writing in the summertime, I'd be set!
-B
What I'm Listening To Right Now: A commercial on TV
Well, I'm still struggling with editing the finished book. I love the story, so it's not like I'm not interested, I think about it everyday. I still miss my characters. I've just been distracted. Lots of ideas for changes are floating around my head, and hopefully I can dig in to get them in there soon.
As far as the other project, I'm still very excited about it, I just know I can't really start it until I finish my first book. Add to all of this, that I got the first few pages of the sequel to the first book floating around in my head too. The idea came to me in the shower the other day, believe it or not.
So the only thing holding me back is finishing the first book. That needs to happen soon. I really just have to sit down, block out the rest of the world and get it done.
I read the last chapter of Book 1 the other day, for inspirado, and I remembered how much I love the ending to my book. It's really nice to read my own writing and go, "Wow, that's pretty good." That's not really how I think, although I know I have the skill, it's hard for me to be all, "I'm awesome!" With that said, the story is good, I know that.
On a better note, I'm reading again, which is nice. The fact that I haven't been reading is only further proof of my slump, so getting back to really loving stories and books again is a good sign.
I just discovered Lucy Monroe this past week and I've got to tell you, I LOVED The Real Deal. Her character, Simon, spoke to me so much it's not even funny. Number one, he's a genius, which makes him ridiculously attractive in my eyes. But it wasn't just that, it was the way his mind works and how she had him talk and communicate. He is, without a doubt, one of my favorite all time characters. Go Lucy!
Speaking of my favorite characters, I'm currently re-reading Opposite's Attract by Hailey North. I read this book for the first time about four years ago and this is my fourth or fifth re-reading. I love everything about this book, but I also love the memories it brings back for me. It was my first summer after starting college and every time I open the book, the memories of feeling so accomplished and free come back to me. Not to mention the story is set in the summertime in New Orleans, and for some reason, I always reach for the book when the weather warms up. So I'm loving it.
I also just loaded up my hold list at the library with a few more Jennifer Cruise books (love her!) along with another Lucy Monroe book. There's nothing like reading in the summertime!
Now, if I could just nail down the writing in the summertime, I'd be set!
-B
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