It’s been five months since my last post…. That sounds almost like the start of a confession, doesn’t it? In my last post, I was talking about how bad my mom was but that I still wanted to start writing again on my other pen name.
So here’s what’s happening. My mom is MUCH better. In fact, they are talking about possibly letting her go home in the near future. Her mind is back to what it should be. Her physical ailments are much better. She’s picked up a few other physical problems, but not anything we can’t deal with. Some of this is part of old age. She’s 83. But she doesn’t look it! And she has her stubbornness, her sense of humor, and her drive to “do things herself” back. She’s made some friends at the nursing home, eats dinner in the dining room instead of in her room, and takes part in games and functions. I’m so ready for her to come home. I live two doors down, and my brother is next door. Plus, my nephew has been living in her house and has it all cleaned up for her. He can help take care of her when she comes home.
As for writing. I’m really trying to get the drive back to write again. I’m trying to write that third book in the trilogy, but my heart isn’t really in it. Instead, my heart is telling me to write that book I thought about a long time ago that was a non-fiction book about marriage. There’s a couple we’re really good friends with at church, and the man told me yesterday that there are so many books about marriage written by men or a husband/wife team. He said there are so few written from a woman’s perspective. This guy got me enthused about that book again. I’ve had an outline for a long time. I don’t usually outline fiction (I tried it and it doesn’t work for me), but a book like this needs an outline since each chapter will be a different subject pertaining to marriage. The reason this project scares me a bit is that it’s not just fiction, but it’s something that could be really important if done right. So…can I do it right? I would sure like to try.
Anyway, that’s what’s going on with me. What’s going on with you?
Welcome back! I’m happy to hear that your mother is doing better and hope she can get back home soon!
I think you should do what you are passionate about doing, it’s the best way to make you happy and in this biz you should be happy doing what you love. 😀
Wishing you the best, Stephannie
Thanks, Stephannie. I got the news today that Mom has been approved to go out to eat with us Saturday, and that’s a huge deal.
I’m really happy editing, and that’s probably going to be my primary part-time job now, but I would like to keep writing. But now that the pressure is kind of off after deciding to mostly be an editor, I think the writing might come easier. Not so worried about word count, but just doing a little when I can.
I’m so glad things are going better for you and your mother!
If your heart is telling you to write a nonfiction book, I say go for it!!! I read almost as many non-fiction books as I do fiction, usually every-other book or so. A book about marriage could be really good for you. 😀
I’m delighted that Mom is so much better!
I’m wondering if I can write both books at once. I’m not putting any deadline pressures on myself for either of them.
You might be able to because they’re completely different styles of writing. It seems like the non-fiction book would be similar to writing a series of blog posts, once you’ve mapped it out.
How wonderful that you’re mother is doing really well now. I know that has to be a huge relief. What a blessing!
And you should write whatever speaks to your heart. If that book is calling you, I say go for it.
And Welcome Back! 🙂
Isn’t it great? 🙂
I’m hoping to start blogging again. I have a topic for today, but I’m letting it mull around in my brain for awhile.
Glad to have you back 🙂
Glad you’re back and that all is going well with your mother.
Thanks, John. I’m trying to ease myself back into the rat race. LOL
Even if a woman has written marriage book, you will have your own slant on the topic that will make it unique. Add your own spin on it. 🙂
I’m glad your mom’s doing better!
The only reason I feel qualified to even write this book is that I’ve made every mistake there is to make. LOL
She actually got to go out to eat with us today.