Even though I’ve been writing for years, this advice is still relevant. It reminded me to step back and really remember what I need to do.
A fiction writer since elementary school (many years ago), and NaNoWriMo annual participant for over a decade, I have been published in small press magazines such as "Fighting Chance" and "The Galactic Citizen". I write adult mystery with a touch of romance, mystery with extrasensory elements, contemporary fantasy, and epic fantasy, and I'm represented by the fabulous Cynthia Zigmund of Second City Publishing Services. My debut novel, "Murder in Plane Sight", has been released by Camel Press (an imprint of Coffeetown Press/Epicenter Press).
In real life, I am a technical writer and empty-nester with a wonderful hubby, three cats (what writer doesn't have cats??), and more chipmunks, squirrels, and rabbits than any garden should have to deal with. My garden, our hobby farm, and Nature's annual seasons are some of my muses.
Facets of a Muse 
May 8, 2015 at 6:06 pm
Thanks for sharing this. I need to hear these words of wisdom every once in a while.
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May 8, 2015 at 6:49 pm
Agreed! I might have to put some of these on note cards to keep them handy.
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May 8, 2015 at 7:53 pm
A wonderful reminder for writers on why we do what we do and the numerous obstacles we face. Sometimes I think we end up taking for granted what goes into writing a novel. It’s a lot of hard work, but it’s it’s also a regular part of our life and we accept it. But when you step back and think about it, really look hard at everything that makes a book a book….Wow. Just wow! Kudos to us! 🙂
Thanks for sharing such a great post, Julie!
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May 9, 2015 at 12:31 am
Thanks, Mae! As you said, it is a great reminder. Despite the amount of work we know it takes, we can’t stop writing. To stop writing is to jump fully to the other side of that line between sanity and crazy, rather than just toeing it 🙂
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May 11, 2015 at 12:36 pm
Where is the photograph taken on your banner? It reminds of Rhosilli, the Gower Coast, Wales.
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May 11, 2015 at 12:38 pm
I’m not sure–it’s the stock photo that comes with the theme. I really like it, though!
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