Hiding Behind A Book…
Sometimes real life is a kick in the pants, but writing is the safety net that never fails.
My desk is my haven.
The struggle is real!
The last few weeks have been rough, and the only thing keeping me going is being able to sit at my desk and write a book that holds far bigger struggles than I’ll ever face. Emotions are something I tend to avoid at all costs because processing them is too much for me. The way I’ve always processed is through my characters, and that’s exactly what I’ve been doing.
Few people know, but after the birth of my daughter in 2021, I was diagnosed with postpartum depression (PPD). I have to say, it caught me off guard because it’s very different than is typically described, and I thought I was just overwhelmed by having two kids too close together. The day I realized what was going on, I reached out for help, was prescribed antidepressants with terrible side effects, but got myself back to enjoying life again. It’s been a slow progression, but the PPD has come to rear its ugly mug again. From other moms I’ve spoken to, this happens around 18 months postpartum. So, needless to say, things have been a little rough again, and I’ve been at my desk writing to keep my last shreds of sanity.
Anyway, the next book is coming along nicely. I finished it but decided I wanted to try a different direction with the ending, got halfway through, and realized I didn’t like that one so well either. Now, I’m on another re-write and am feeling quite confident this one is it. This particular novel is complex because there are a lot of moving pieces. I’ve even had to draw up a full timeline to make sure dates and occurrences align properly. The other thing I’ve had to do is write out the list of names used because there are several characters with several aliases. In all my years of writing, I haven’t done anything of the sort, so this is new for me. It’s a small price to pay for this particular book though. I’ve been working on it since 2016 and have never stopped being in love with these characters.
Your Life Will Have You Back has now reached Canada, Australia, and the UK! I couldn’t be more thrilled to watch this book cross borders and seas. 🥰 It’s such a new and brilliant feeling to know my hard work is reaching people the way I hoped it always would. And one of the many benefits of Kindle Unlimited is being able to see that it’s not just a page or two being read before it’s put down. So far, readers have been going through the whole book, and typically within two or three days. That there is the only pat on the back I need.
I hope you all have a wonderful rest of the month! I’ll just be here in my little corner writing.😘 ~Bye for now!
DETAILS
When — April 2023
Where — Las Vegas, NV
