I'm Back
Sitting at the ballfield in 100 degree heat (heat index of 115 if you must know) caused me to do alot of thinking and reflecting (or one could call it delirium). Thank goodness there were ambulances in the park for those overcome by the heat. I felt especially bad for the umpires who worked in their usual uniforms game, after game, after game.
I took stock of where I was and where I need to be. First of all physically, my core is weak. My back spasms are a firm indication of neglect. As I splattered my back with IcyHot, the smell reminded me of days when I'd rub the cream on my muscles because they were sore from working out. Now I'm using it just to walk. I need to make some adjustments there.
My mental state is a bit jumbled. There are too many mudane tasks are getting in the way of what I really want to accomplish. I just need to get them done and move on.
I am participating in a Round Table Interview with several other KIC authors: Michelle Miles, Devon Ellington, Mark Orr, Angela Miller and Colin Galbraith. I had to really ponder my answers to the questions posed by the interviewer and I didn't like my responses. I need to work on improvement plans for those areas.
I understand that 2005 is a working year for me. I worked hard over the past seven months - but not as hard as I could have. I'm on track to finish the serial by mid-August and the novel by the end of the year. I've failed with my GDR's but succeeded in not neglecting family or home to keep on track.
Regarding the serial: I have 10,298 words left to go or 5 issues. I thought I could use parts of the short story which spawned the serial, but my character has outgrown himself a bit. I will use what I can. I sent the editor a note telling her that the serial will end at issue 99. It is almost over.
The characters from my current novel are chatting again. I'm glad because I've missed them. If you haven't already checked it out, part of Chapter 1 of Strange Fruit is featured at Wildchild Publishing this month. The second part of Chapter 1 will be featured in their August issue.
BK
posted by B. K. Birch @ 6:29 AM
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OMG that is HOT! Hopefully it will cool down soon!
I think it's commendable that you didn't neglect your home and family to stay on track--it's important to remember that you ARE a wife and mother and you have children dependent on you. I myself have struggled to achieve that balance. I truly believe that you can make it work, and wear many hats.
Hope your back feels better!
:-)
what do you mean you've failed your GDRs? You've got FOUR kids (is that right? Or did I miss or double some Bs? - hee hee), a husband, a yard, a house, and your writing accomplishments are many and very impressive. If that's failure...with all due respect, you're nuts.
Congrats on Wildchild!
You've done a lot this year, Brenda. It's always hard when you don't get as far as you want to, but if you focus on how much you've done, you can reassess where you want to go, and see what of your own expectations you can shift in order to get there.
Sometimes we want to leap when we need to stroll.
You are amazing -- don't ever forget that!
You are not a failure. You are an inspiration to those of us who don't have the courage to have more than one child (me). It is hard to balance family life with writing. You're an excellent writer. Don't ever forget that. :)
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