Timeout (Reluctantly, but Necessarily)

Due to a health issue, for the next week or so, it will be necessary for me to take a writing timeout. I don't want to. I'd rather not. If I had my druthers, I would prefer to set high goals and write as much as I can in a shorter period of time.

Truth is, I am not well. I am experiencing frustrating symptoms of fatigue and difficulty concentrating, that hopefully, will be headed in a more positive direction in the next few weeks.

So, in the meantime, I need to pace myself, and will continue toward good health and a more productive writing journey soon!

And Now We Pause....

After working excessive hours for too many years, then diving into writing full-time with much enthusiasm, health issues have brought me to a standstill.

Here I sit, after a medical procedure that derailed my focus and concentration and not feeling well enough to write, yet I still tend to be writing in my head.

I contemplate what's going to happen next in my story once I'm able to regain focus and momentum. What am I going to write? What's next?

Soon.

A Time to Write, A Time to Rest

I so love every part of the writing process, from plotting and characterization to fast drafting to revising and editing.

Yet, because of a medical procedure that was much more physically, mentally, and emotionally taxing than I could have ever imagined or predicted, I am weary to the bone.

Because of aspects of the procedure and statements the doctor made, I am deep down soul weary, so much so that the concern about the results of the procedure and the aftermath of the procedure make concentrating and focusing extremely difficult.

So, despite my enthusiasm about and my desire to work the revision of Book #1 and fast draft Book #2, I have not worked at writing during the last couple of days.

I guess we all take time off from our jobs once in a while, so I suppose I am taking a few days off in search of wellness and peace of mind and writing focus.

Soon, I will write.