Still trying to get my balance back… I’m always scattered/emptied when I finish a novel. Finishing a trilogy is particularly circuit-blowing.
Word of the Day
sangfroid, n. Freedom from agitation or excitement of mind; coolness in trying circumstances; calmness.
From the French, literally “cold blood.”
Daughter at 5 Years
I miss my kid.
I know intellectually that she was lonely for lack of other kids. I know she’s enjoying school. I know that once she goes to first grade in fall she’ll be gone most of the day, so even if I stayed home I wouldn’t be spending more time with her.
I know that my job is paying for this school, and I know I picked the very best one I could find to give her the best start in life. I know intellectually that sitting here in this office is the easiest way to secure that future for her.
But I still miss my kid.
Creative News/Plans
The Jokka books are done! They are marinating in the hands of their first-readers now. This has freed up my head to… start making notes on the next Ai-Naidari novel. *shaking head* And this when I know I throw my weight into the things that need doing, like audiobook approval, managing art and graphic design stuff, updating my website and meta-data, tidying up older e-books with unappealing formatting and planning for any cons or Kickstarters I’d like to do this year.
But I am making notes. On Four Tales of the Tryst. *sigh*
To be honest I need to sit back and put a few hours into seriously gearing down my operations. Commuting takes a lot out of me. I must remind myself this is the year of the contractor and actually find myself some contract labor.
Which reminds me, I need to finish my taxes this weekend. :P
Elsewhere (The Creative Stuff Edition)
• Should You Be Writing Right Now? In handy flowchart form!
• Useful Advice for Artists. In nine words!
Quote of the Day
No matter how successful you get, always send the elevator back down. ~ Jack Lemmon
