I’m writing this blog, last minute from my Airbnb in Savannah, GA. I had a bunch of different ideas on what to blog about, but it turns out that I wanted to explore the city more … and I can give similar excuses for the days leading up to now. All you fellow writers (really, every profession) know that procrastination born from circumstance is a battle we fight all the time. And as writers we can create some pretty convincing circumstances. For instance, this morning I almost didn’t get up early to write this because I was convinced that a ghost was creaking around the room and I needed to stay still under the covers, so I didn’t disturb her pacing. This garden apartment is part of a historic park side mansion in Savannah so the idea isn’t too far-fetched. But truth be told, the creaking was probably the upstairs neighbors actually getting ready for work and all that my fantastic imagination gave me was a few more minutes of warmth and some guilt if I don’t get this published by 9:00 a.m.
Okay, so for those of you who gave me your votes on which book to work on for National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) … Thank you! I still want to do both, and I will, but for the month of November, I have decided to do the middle grade mystery novel, Madness (believe me this title is temporary!). My daughter who is an expert procrastinator in her own right, helped me see the logic in this choice. She knew I wanted to finish it but hadn’t so far … which can only mean that I needed some other motivation. Much like I wouldn’t be writing this blog if I didn’t have Cathi and Game of Books fans (haha I know you are out there) counting on me to post. I need Nanowrimo to hold me accountable to finishing Madness. The sequel to Gator Moon will get done also because I will have my son holding me to it as well as the publisher who signs me to a two book deal. Who am I kidding, it will be a three book deal! Wait did I just hear a hollow, ghostlike giggle?
I’ll take that as my cue to get myself out to take a sunrise picture over the park to add to this post … but maybe I’ll get a coffee first because I think it is a bit chilly out.
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