Hello again!

I think my brain is full.

It's possible, I do know that, but as a high input individual, it is rare that my mind feels full enough that it cannot possibly take in one more thing without making room.

Well, it apparently is now.

Which brings me here. To offload.

I've been consuming audiobooks at an alarming rate for about two years now, in addition to editing for clients. If I think about it, that is a lot of information constantly going in. And not enough of the right stuff going out.

There's a book I'm dying to finish; I stopped listening to it to read the last 170 pages because the author hides many clues and nuances in the physical text that I didn't want to miss in the culmination of this three-book series.

If you haven't read Jay Kristoff's Nevernight series, DO IT. Well, only if you like dark fantasy with extra helpings of blood, swearing, hardship, blood, fighting, and did I mention blood?

But I can't settle to sit down and read it. It's like the opposite magnet repelling me. And audio of any type is a no-go at the moment. Completely.

Instead, I'm here, watching it snow outside (when it was 60°F early last week) with my beloved Chelsea FC game on, hoping, praying that they can win today.

 

(Speaking of an overload, they have an overload of talent and are as stuck as I am. If you want to know, though, they aren't using Enzo and Mudryk correctly. Yet. 👎)

Since the beginning of the year, I have been thinking more about my own writing and doing some in bits here and there. As my business started to grow, my writing time was sacrificed in favor of client work. The personal things are always the first to go in those situations, right?

I made the decision willingly, however, no regrets there. But perhaps it isn't the most balancing decision.

 (Oh, look at that! Chelsea just scored! Now, can they hang on and not lose it in the last 10 minutes?)

Earlier in the week, I had the burning urge to share my answer to the ISWG (Insecure Writers Support Group) March question post, so I wrote a short piece up on my author site. Mostly because the question related to the book I referenced above. If you want to read that post, here is the link to it http://sunbook.home.blog/2023/03/01/iswg-march-writing-question/. (Enjoy!)

The result was that I felt better after writing those few words.

Which only made me think more about writing. And here I am.

I've been contemplating restarting my RLWS newsletter as a way to connect with those who want to. The ideas of community are changing and becoming more important to businesses. I find more satisfaction in smaller groups than the world at large, anyway. But there isn't much joy for me in staid, boring business newsletters that say basically the same thing every month. Are they really what you want to read? Me either.

Wow! Chelsea won! Hooray!!!

Perhaps I'll just give it a go, then. Let you know what is going on with the business and me in my own way, instead of trying to fit into a box. I've never been good at fitting in. Just look at my outfits these days. Tye-dye and plaid never looked better together. ✌️

If you haven't subscribed, there's a box somewhere on the site to put your deets into. I won't spam you, and just maybe somewhere around the 22nd of the month I'll see you in your inbox. No promises on every month, but I want to try. I hope to see you then!

Meanwhile, I'll be here editing. I'm working with mermaids, crime thrillers, a new-to-me fantasy world, and some sexy, ruthless vampires this spring and just finished a cozy paranormal romance that I can't wait to see in print. And I'll work in some of my own writing for balance. Is it ironic that my fantasy story is based upon a force called the Balance? Yeah, don't answer that.

Until next time, may the words flow smoothly! Story on!