Photo by Michele Venne Surreal: something that is a bizarre mix of elements; jarring; seemingly nonsensical. This is how I would describe the space I'm in. I completed all my admin tasks (something I didn't think would ever happen). I met my publishing deadline with...
Photo by Michele Venne When I plan my year, making (extremely) optimistic notes about book production and admin tasks, I don't think about how I'll feel when it all gets done. I'm driven more by offering stuff to readers and crossing off daily tasks than I am by...
Photo by Michele Venne Sometimes wishes come true! I wished for more clients, and I got a lot of hours this week! I wished for Holly's leg to heal, and after ten days, she's doing really well! I wished for the beta reader to return my manuscript early, and she did! I...
Photo by Michele Venne Ever had one of those days where something isn't quite right, you can't find answers on the Internet or the help page of the thing that's a little wonky, so you send a message to customer service? And after a couple of days, they get back to...
Photo by Michele Venne Beginnings and endings roll after each other like waves on the ocean. I worked more on adding details to SG today. I did some research, which usually entails me losing a few hours chasing down specific facts. Names of roads, national forests,...
Photo by Michele Venne It has been about ten months since my last fiction book was released. I have a publication date set for July 2023, for this novella. When I'm in the editing stage (where I'm at now), I vacillate between surprise at some really well-written...