I'm a wreck this morning as I work on my post for tonight.
I took that bolt from the black a couple of weeks ago very seriously.
A Bolt from the Black!
Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay
I metaphorically got off my derrière ~
metaphorically, because that "something" I had been putting off
required a whole lot of sitting. As in sitting and writing.
I had promised myself months ago that I would submit
a story to the IWSG 2019 Anthology Contest,
even if I had never written in this year's genre.
I had been playing with an idea for months,
but it was still in a nebulous form.
Lagoon nebula (Messier8)
Okay, it was so nebulous that I hadn't written a single word
and I couldn't see past the first scene.
I had the vaguest idea for a plot,
so vague that it could be summed up in one word.
Ever since that bolt I've been frantically bingeing on writing;
well, between a wedding in Colorado Springs,
a visit from a writing friend in Seattle,
a doctor's visit and tests,
working with my trainer on the consequences of my fall,
moving heavy furniture
(Bad idea when you've been injured.),
and the other stuff of life
(Do 10 crackers slathered with Nutella count as a meal?).
I'd add a photo of me binge writing,
but it would be a scary sight!
I was in the flow, and thrilled to be there.
But let me tell you, in the flow is not a placid float on the Sissiboo.
Kayaking on the Sissiboo River
Nova Scotia, Canada
August 2, 2019
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It's a wild ride on the raging Arkansas.
Rafting Seidel's Suckhole on the Arkansas River
My fabulous and patient husband supported me all the way,
by plunking food in front of me periodically,
by not suggesting that I really should sleep and/or shower,
and by giving me lots of big hugs accompanied with,
"I'm so happy to see you happy and having fun with your writing."
He didn't even complain when yet another obscure book showed up from Amazon.
Shhh! Don't tell him, but I paid more for super fast delivery than the book.
At Our Friends' Wedding
(Also Our 35th Wedding Anniversary)
Colorado Springs
September 1, 2019
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Perhaps even better than submitting my story to the contest,
I have a sense of direction in my writing again: not nebulous or vague.
I've been floundering around without direction for months,
and now I have a clear route.
And kudos to Alex Cavanaugh, the founder of The Insecure Writers Support Group.
He was kind, patient, and helpful to me
on a very busy day for him yesterday.
Technologically-challenged me was in a panic over technical problems
when I tried to submit my manuscript to the IWSG.
But we got it done!
If you have not discovered Alex's website, the IWSG, or his great science fiction books,
you should do yourself a favor and check them out!
I've read and enjoyed all of these!
Alex's Books
So now it's back to reality, hopefully a little more structured.
And maybe I can drastically shorten the list of blogging buddies
I have gotten behind on visiting. See you soon!
Till next time ~
Fundy Blue
Me, on Donnie and Martin's Deck
Smith's Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada
August 7, 2019
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Julie and I at Her Wedding
Colorado Springs
September 1, 2019
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Julie and Terry at Her Wedding
Colorado Springs
September 1, 2019
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