I saw this image while thumbing through some websites tonight and I thought it fit me perfectly. I either have a day job that gets in my way (even though I love it) or I have two little boys and a husband to take care of 8. Sometimes I wish I could just stop everything I'm doing, freeze time, and just allow myself to get these edits done. Am I just making up excuses? Am I trying to make myself fail so I can just say, "Oh well, I tried"? I've had a ton of hits on my website lately, one day was over 150!! I am grateful to all of the awesome writers I've been interviewing for allowing me into their world, but when I told my husband about it, he said, "That's great honey, but when are you going to start being the one people want to interview about your book?" I simply replied, "When I find the right agent that can see my vision for my career." But then I got to thinking, what if that never happens? What if that agent never comes around? And then I started thinking, how will I ever know if I don't finish these edits and put myself out there? I do have an agent that asked for a full manuscript after I've edited it, but I keep putting it off and making excuses for not sending it. Well, now it's time to get it done. So I'm sorry in advance for putting myself and my dreams first for a change, but I need to be a writer at work. I need to see this through. I promise to myself that by mid-September, I will have sent Dust off to the agent I want. all of my friends and family need to help me keep this promise. I need you now more than ever!!
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9/3/2012 09:52:00 am
Laura, I totally agree with you. I too am finding that in bloggin and plugging I am not writing! I am working on my sequel. So, I will be enjoying hibernation with you for a bit. You owe it to yourself. Get your stuff done first!
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9/3/2012 01:07:46 pm
Jeanette,
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9/3/2012 01:07:53 pm
Jeanette,
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9/3/2012 01:08:01 pm
Jeanette,
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9/3/2012 01:06:17 pm
Laura,
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9/3/2012 11:29:41 pm
Don't beat yourself up - the process is not an easy even without all the distractions. You're talents are so evident in all that you do - just embrace it all and enjoy the wonderful journey that your are on! Blessings!!
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