I’ve been crazy busy for nearly a month. What with dad hurting himself—for those of you who didn’t know, he broke his hip, had surgery, and is now in a rehab facility—my schedule was hit hard. And I didn’t have wiggle room to begin with, not after putting books up for pre-order that weren’t already written.
Luckily, I finished the first one, S*x on the Beach. Now, I have to wrap up Hook by next Friday, get it edited, formatted, and uploaded before my KDP deadline hits. I haven’t taken any time off and barely have time to spare to have a cup of coffee with my dd or a meal with family. If I got sick right now, I’d be toast. (I’m knocking on wood, because I don’t want to jinx myself!)
On top of all that, I have a plotting bootcamp starting on Monday and a classful of writers ready for me to lead them. I’m just a little stressed.
Things I don’t worry about and won’t until I reach THE END? Cleaning house, cleaning the pool, wearing makeup, blow-drying my hair, washing clothes, clipping my nails…you get the picture? I’m pretty scary-looking when I’m in deadline mode.
The five-year-old sighs when she sees me. “Do you always have to write?” Yes, baby, I do. Or at least for the next week, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. I just have to get there!
So, be thinking happy thoughts for me. Tell the universe I have grit (not that I’m gritty!), I’m fierce, and I’m going to do this!
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Sending energy, strength and hugs your way!! Love your books and truly appreciate your devotion and hard work!! Blessings. 💫💫💫💪💪🤗📚💞💞🌞
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Peggy, you’re a sweetheart! I hope I don’t let you down!
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Happy Writing!
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Delilah there is no way you could ever let me down!! You take all the time that you need. Family first including time for yourself. <3 <3
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I suspect that you might work better under pressure? I know I do and I kind of know how you feel. I’ve committed to several blog posts/reviews, perhaps more than I should have, but as long as there is no hurricane again this year, I will get everything done. I bet you will, too.
I hope I didn’t just jinx myself. 🙂