Take out your wallets....

Dear Reader:

Today my closest e-friend and fellow crit partners romantic comedy, A Role of a Lifetime, came out in print. You can buy it HERE today!!! Let's congratulate Jennifer in the best way ever for a writer...AWESOME SALES!

Congrats, Jennifer, I always knew it would happen for you!

Sincerely,
The Writer

Take THAT Muse!

Dear Muse,

Yeah, I whipped you into shape today, huh? I sat down and said, "I'm going to write whether you like it or not!" And guess what? It happened! We started and finished chapter 13!!! In two hours no less!

I'm so very pleased with how it turned out. I knew I...ahem we could do it! Can I be so bold to hope that we can finish up 14 by next week, so I can report some super progress on Wednesday?

The Writer

WIP Wednesday

Dear Muse,

So on this Work in Progress Wednesday, I'm SUPPOSED to have some PROGRESS to report. Quite frankly, it's getting embarrassing.  Is this what you would call writers block?  Because whatever it is stinks!  We haven't written in over two weeks.

I know you'll argue I haven't been home much lately, but whenever I think about my WIP, I feel like a brick wall goes up.  I guess I just need to plant myself in a chair and do it, whether you're cooperating or not.  Eventually you'll get tired of seeing me mess it all up and start trying to fix things, isn't that right, Muse?

And for the record, yesterday was a tease.  I can't believe you made me think we were going to write.  The second I sat down, the backs of my eyelids were calling much louder than you were.  So they won.

So how about it?  Give me a little something to report for next week, eh?

Sincerely,

The Writer

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Dear Writer,

I'm gearing up.  I know you can feel it.  Perhaps we'll try to get something done during the kid's naptime today?  Which is in approximately 20 minutes...maybe sooner if they don't give up the whining.

Now go take some motrin for this headache so we can make some progress...

The Muse

Friday, March 20, 2009

Dear Writer,

This week has been stagnant.  I blame it on the double ear infections, the sinus trouble, and everything else that has been going on.  However, I applaud you for getting out today and going to the local HUGE consignment sale and buying your son a twin size Batman bedding set for only $15.  Awesome.  I won't tell anyone you were as giddy as a school girl over it even though he doesn't have a twin bed.  My lips are sealed.

However, on the writing front, I'm afraid you going to need to give me a bit more time.  Plus, your crit partners aren't caught up, so there's no rush and take it from me when I say that's a good thing.  There's nothing like some stress to squash your inner creativity, but we will move past it and forge ahead.  After all, Nicholas isn't a patient man.  He'll be knocking down my door soon for his story to be told.  And Lylah?  She's going to have to be put in a nuthouse if we leave her where she is for much longer.  So no fear, in a few more days, I'll start churning out the pages again for you.

And by the way, I'm hungry.  While I do appreciate the endless supply of chocolate and fast food this week, I would appreciate a little brain fuel.  Might go a long way in helping me out here.  But...just a thought.  Do what you want.

See ya,

The Muse

WIP Wednesday

Dear Writer,

Today I suppose I should let you know that I took a bit of a siesta.  Two weeks ago, when you were so proud of accomplishing your goals, I decided you had too much time on your hands.  Sooooo, I left for a bit.

Your WIP is currently sitting at C13, waiting to be written.  I'm sorry, but I just don't know what to do with this chapter.  I know where it should end up, but once again, it's that stinkin' middle that gets me.  And it doesn't help matters that you've been having sinus issues and clogging up my work space.  And the fever?  Well, let's just say it's cooler sitting next to Hades.  I don't work well in the heat.

Soooo, as it stands, we're not moving along.  Hopefully now that I'm back and you've got your doctors appointment this afternoon, things will cool off around here and I can think.  

I will try really hard to accomplish your goal of finishing up C13 this week, but don't count on it.  Those antibiotics that you're about to start taking will cool things down but they sure do give me the trots.

Lovingly,

The Muse

Monday, March 16, 2009

Dear Muse:

You've got a lot going on with this new book entitled The Picture.  I appreciate you working so hard for me on it and I think, once you go on vacation and The Editor takes your place, I've got something to work with.  Hopefully, you and The Editor are emailing regularly so the work won't be too much on me, The Writer, when the time comes.

I think at this particular point, we've got about 7 more chapters.  I originally thought about 5, but Nicholas is proving harder to control than either of us expected.  He's a sly one, that Nicholas, always throwing a curve ball or charming us when we expect him to be difficult.  Oh well, after some thorough cutting, pasting and adding, I think he'll be a man everyone wants a piece of!

So, The Muse, keep working hard because I know in the long run it's going to pay off!  I'm more determined than ever to make this work and to be, with your help, a published Writer.

Tune in Wednesday for a WIP Wednesday when I update again...

The Writer