I admit it. I'm a complete slacker once June hits. As you can probably tell by the lack of blogs recently. When you live in a state like Montana, where winter is so prevalent, you learn to take advantage of the good days when they come. I live for summers, for getting out and exploring this beautiful place, visiting Yellowstone, just sitting out and savoring the fresh air.
Until I have to write.
I work in a hotel, close enough to be on Yellowstone's doorstep. From the end of May on, we sell out EVERY NIGHT. It's busy, the guests can be demanding, and at the end of the day I don't exactly look forward to sitting down at a computer again. Too many distractions! Too many family BBQs and picnics. Too many nights of sitting in the path of the fan because once again the western United States is in the middle of a severe drought and heat wave.
Not that I haven't been productive. I have. In bits and pieces. Finished editing two books I've written with my fabulous writing partner, started a deep edit of a New Adult book I started on last November, and I'm still slowly putting the sequel for Happily Never After together. It just never feels like enough. Not compared to the epic writing marathons I do cuddled under a blanket once the colder weather hits. And I haven't even mentioned the other book in my head begging to be let out.
So in Summer, I generally feel extremely sluggish when it comes to writing and marketing and plugging my book. Am I alone here? I can't be the only one who wants to be outside all the time! It's a hard balance when you move into the days of deadlines and when the voices in your head want to be let out.
I have been doing some reading and I have to tell you about a book I read called Gameboard of the Gods, by Richelle Mead, one of my favorite authors. She's famous for her Vampire Academy books, which put Twilight to shame by the way. This is an adult book, though, a venture into dystopian and religion. Completely fell for the main character, Justin. I LOVE how Richelle Mead gives us these tortured, indulgent asses that we readers end up obsessing about. Anyone who has read VA or Bloodlines knows I'm talking about Adrian...sigh. Anyway, great book, different and unexpected despite some not so great reviews. Give it a try this summer while you're out at the lake or the beach or propped up in front of the A/C.
And I will get back on track soon, be more dedicated and get to writing. When I'm not writing...I miss it! Hope you all are having a great summer!
xoxo
Until I have to write.
I work in a hotel, close enough to be on Yellowstone's doorstep. From the end of May on, we sell out EVERY NIGHT. It's busy, the guests can be demanding, and at the end of the day I don't exactly look forward to sitting down at a computer again. Too many distractions! Too many family BBQs and picnics. Too many nights of sitting in the path of the fan because once again the western United States is in the middle of a severe drought and heat wave.
Not that I haven't been productive. I have. In bits and pieces. Finished editing two books I've written with my fabulous writing partner, started a deep edit of a New Adult book I started on last November, and I'm still slowly putting the sequel for Happily Never After together. It just never feels like enough. Not compared to the epic writing marathons I do cuddled under a blanket once the colder weather hits. And I haven't even mentioned the other book in my head begging to be let out.
So in Summer, I generally feel extremely sluggish when it comes to writing and marketing and plugging my book. Am I alone here? I can't be the only one who wants to be outside all the time! It's a hard balance when you move into the days of deadlines and when the voices in your head want to be let out.
I have been doing some reading and I have to tell you about a book I read called Gameboard of the Gods, by Richelle Mead, one of my favorite authors. She's famous for her Vampire Academy books, which put Twilight to shame by the way. This is an adult book, though, a venture into dystopian and religion. Completely fell for the main character, Justin. I LOVE how Richelle Mead gives us these tortured, indulgent asses that we readers end up obsessing about. Anyone who has read VA or Bloodlines knows I'm talking about Adrian...sigh. Anyway, great book, different and unexpected despite some not so great reviews. Give it a try this summer while you're out at the lake or the beach or propped up in front of the A/C.
And I will get back on track soon, be more dedicated and get to writing. When I'm not writing...I miss it! Hope you all are having a great summer!
xoxo
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