Okay, I’m still working on balance.
But that’s not a bad thing, right? It’s like any other skill or muscle thing–the more you practice, the better you get.
So far since my last update, I’ve narrowed down the calendars I’m using by one, which is a success. I had started to compare planners more than actually get organized and I recognized the early signs of the planning death spiral.
You know the one– where over-planning is followed immediately by the complete abandonment of all attempts at organization and much eating of low nutrition, yet high calorie carbs.
As the aforementioned carbs were already happening post-holidays and getting hit by a Ford F-150 (yes, I truly am built ford tough), I figured I didn’t need the extra food.
Sliding into the second week of February I’m feeling remarkably happy, even though my jeans are tighter than I’d like. (Leggings help with my mood, not going to lie ;p )
I have just finished a super sweet short which will be in my next two newsletters only (sign up if you haven’t yet!) and my spooky winter short, Wendigo, is on special for FREE on Kobo from Feb 10-16 only.
https://www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/wendigo-13
I’ve also sent my next book to the editor, after being trapped in a well of indecision and regret for almost a month. I finally pulled the trigger last week, figuring even though I didn’t think it was ready, maybe sending it to someone else for an opinion would help.
It’s like a bad hair day- you hate the way it looks so much and just know how awful it is, yet somehow, no one else seems to notice anything wrong. If I can be objective, (which clearly, I can’t) I’m certain it isn’t as horrible as I’m worried it is.
But boy howdy! Was it hard to push send on this one.
In some ways, writing feels like learning to speak French. When I first started, I knew nothing, so every little gain was wonderful. Then with time, that wasn’t enough. Suddenly, I could hear how awful I sounded. So now, I’m hoping this discomfort is the levelling up thing- each time I get that horrible plateau sensation before BAM!
Suddenly, I’m speaking like a natural.
(That’s my optimistic side showing, can you tell?)
Speaking of optimistic, how sweet is this cover? You can get it for free in my next newsletter, which comes out on Friday! Just in time for Valentine’s Day as my exclusive gift to you, the reader 🙂
So this week, stay warm and cuddle up somewhere with a good book.
Ciao for now,
H. M. Gooden