Hi everyone,
In case any of you have been wondering what the heck happened to me, and whether this blog is still alive, I wanted to give you a bit of a personal update.
Since I last posted, I have been busy editing fantasy novels and novellas for some wonderful clients – so busy that I had absolutely zero time for writing. I also moved into a day job that has been personally rewarding but extremely busy, so that even finding time for editing has been a challenge.
I came to the realization that this isn’t a great way of balancing my life, particularly since one of my long-time personal goals has been getting back to my creative side. Editing is wonderful, and it’s always inspiring to read the works of others, but darn it, I want to write my own!
So as of 2018, I have decided to put editing on the back burner, and am now focusing on writing my first urban fantasy novel instead, with the hope of self-publishing it in 2019.
I also want to pick up posting here again, providing communication tips through the lens of sci-fi and fantasy, while taking more time to read the posts of all of my blogging friends!
I expect it will take some time for me to get back into regular posting, and that “regular” will probably mean something like monthly, but it’s a start (or shall we say, a return!).
For those reading this, thank you for all your past support of my blogging, and I look forward to chatting with you as we see what the year brings!
All the best,
Sue
It’s hard to do it all, isn’t it? I can see why you had so little time left for your own writing. Glad you’ll get a chance to return to it. Best of luck!
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Thanks, Carrie! I’m looking forward to reading your own book when it comes out in March. 🙂
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Thank you. 😊
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Yay!! I look forward to following, learning, READING(!), and keeping an eye on you 😉
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Hmmm…should I be nervous? 😉 Thanks, Krista! Will do my best to keep things interesting for you. 🙂
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Welcome back – good luck pulling this all together.
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Thanks, Dan! I think we should probably all clone ourselves and be done with it. 🙂
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I do feel like that, but I’m not sure the world is ready for two of me.
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Nice to see you back here!
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Thank you, Bente! It’s wonderful to see you too!
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Great to read your post this morning from Saint- Augustine Florida! Looking forward your communication tips for sci-fi and fantasy. I understand too well juggling between a full time demanding job and finding time to let inspiration visit me.
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Great to see you, Nicole! Hope you are enjoying Florida. 🙂
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Ooooh, yay for you! And for us! I’m excited to learn more about your book, and I look forward to reading it! Good job prioritizing what matters to you. Saying no to one thing in order to say yes to something you really want is powerful magic.
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Thanks, Brenna! I’ll be sure to share my progress, it’ll help keep me honest. 🙂 It’s amazing how difficult it is to say no to things sometimes – we need practice!
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Glad to see you’re back, and I look forward to your urban fantasy novel!
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Thanks so much! It feels great to be back into writing.
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