I am just always scared that if I don't do that then my ideas will disappear resulting in looking at a blank page with nothing to write.
I don't know if I am truly ADD or not but I sure do feel like it lately. I have so many ideas rolling around in my heard for potential future writing projects that I usually put one on hold and start another, and then put that one on hold and start another, etc., etc. Am I alone in this weird ADD writing world?! I hope not.
I am just always scared that if I don't do that then my ideas will disappear resulting in looking at a blank page with nothing to write.
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For over five years, I have been a walking commercial for DHC Skincare. In 2009 I tried a sample of one of their products...and was hooked. Since then, I have raved about all their products to everyone.
Why am I telling you this? Because over a year ago, I took the chance and emailed them about their "Customer Spotlight" feature (where they choose a customer to feature on their website, catalog, etc.). This was out of my comfort zone, but I figured that they would never contact me anyways so why the hell not?! What a shock it was when I received a call from them this past Fall. I love reading all different types of books. So isn't it only natural that I would have the desire to write different types of books as well?!
My first published book is a "teacher book" which contains quotes from teachers and students about what they feel makes a good teacher. My second book contains short stories which range from horror, supernatural to young adult. I am currently working on a horror novel (where my imagination usually leads). In between those, I also write children's books; however, I haven't had the guts to publish them yet. This weekend I was watching Room on the Broom with my son. It is a super cute book and the animated version is really great. It truly got my son's attention. In fact, it got my attention too. It gave me the motivation I needed to pull out one of my own children's stories. I have at least five that I have written, but I chose one of my favorites. The plan is to finish editing and then send it out once again to agents and/or publishers. However, while I am waiting for responses, I will also be drawing and formatting. If I cannot traditionally publish this certain children's book then I will self publish it myself. Why not? I love to read and I love to follow other writers on Instagram. I tend to post a lot of quotes on my page for motivation, inspiration, and/or because something about the quote resonated with me. I came across a couple poems on Instagram that I also "connected" with. They were typewritten and posted on Instagram by a poet I follow: Eddie Cabbage. I saw them and told him that I must have them! I would like to say I am doing it because I want to support local artists (well ok, he isn't exactly "local" but you get my point), but really I am just selfish. Purely selfish. I wanted them for myself.
I can hardly believe that it is the year 2015. It is just hard to believe that this is the year that Marty traveled so far into the future with hoverboards, the crazy outfits, flying cars and crazy 3D theater sharks that seem to attack you while in the street! Well, we may NOT have a Delorean time machine but we DO have hoverboards!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSheVhmcYLA Growing up we had one of those advent calendars that you open a small door for each day and there is a piece of chocolate waiting for you. At least, this is what I remember. I wanted to do something different for my son. One, because chocolate makes him hyper and two, I want to instill a love of books and reading in him.
I am a writer. I am a mother. I have been a special education teacher for over ten years. I am a synesthete, but didn’t realize it until I was 30 years old. I am slightly dyslexic. I second-guess myself on facts that I know…or don’t know…or maybe I do know… Every profession has them. Only when you are a writer, those reviews are out there for EVERYONE to see. It is such a strange thing to deal with.
In the last month, I have had two people say that they didn't think I had a "dark" imagination. First, they don't really know me. Second, never judge a book by its cover. Truly. I may be quiet but I write exactly what I want to without fear of anything. And that is how I think one should write: for yourself.
Today is it. The end of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). I feel as if I am this small rhino typing as slow as I imagine he would. There are days where the words flowed and the characters did as they pleased AND there have been more days where I force the words OR days where no writing took place due to life getting in the way.
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