I know this will sound hokey, but writing can sometimes feel like magic. For the last few months, writing has been that way for me. I’ve had creative grooves before, and I know they don’t last forever. For now, I’m in love with writing.
Yesterday, I produced over 10,000 words in a single day. Certain authors can perform that feat every day, month, and year. I’m not one of them. I average 1000-5000 a day. This last Tuesday, I was flying and couldn’t be stopped.
Today, I uploaded Sunday Morning to Amazon and other outlets. I also finished writing Junkyard Dog. By this weekend, I’ll complete JD's main edit and begin my next book. I’m planning on doubling up like I did with SM and JD. Whenever I get stuck with one, I can jump to the other.
I admire those authors capable of producing books with ease. They’re so in touch with their creative sides, and I swear some of them publish every other week. Authors like Alexa Riley, CM Steele, Jenika Snow, and Sam Crescent,
In non-hero news, I was on FB the other day and spotted the particular author I dislike so much for her affinity for the R-word. In the past, she was blocked because I wanted to pretend she didn’t exist. Of course, she’s attending the Dallas
The last few weeks, I’ve pushed myself to accept how there are many people who like the R-word. They even find it funny or think it’s daring to say. Anyway, I’m calmer about meeting this author now. I tell myself she’s never been hurt by the word. She doesn’t know anyone who’s been shamed with it. She thinks it’s harmless. Or maybe she uses it, but not on disabled people, so she thinks the word is okay. Whatever the reason she uses it, I’m at peace with the thought of engaging with a woman I disliked only weeks ago.
The reality is most people don’t care about that word like I do. Back in the day, STGRB posted a long explanation about how the word was perfectly okay and I was picking on an author because I was jealous. They really couldn't imagine the word might be offensive to me (or anyone for that matter). I thought they were assholes for championing such a nasty word. They thought I was an asshole for making a big deal out of a harmless word. I was clearly on the side of the angels, right?
Sure, until I looked at Twitter, FB, and every other social site where everyone casually uses the word against both disabled people and “normal” people. There’s no avoiding the R-word.
I’ll always hate the R-word because people have used it to label my sons. Bullies at school often called my oldest that word because he has autism. Even though the word feels ugly to me, I’ll need to accept that like STGRB, the author they posted about, and this author I’ll see in August, the majority of society feel the R-word is no big deal. I can't change the fact that I'm in the minority.
With my newfound calmness about this author, I’m even more psyched about Dallas
Last week, I published my first box set. I don’t know why I took so long to put one together. I’ve bought my friends’ box sets plenty of times, and they’re great deals. I am pretty proud of the main cover for the Little Memphis MC set. It’s my first cover in awhile and my first box set design.
Miranda is still creating covers and not only for me. She did this one and that one for Forbes West. I keep telling Candy Girl to go pro, but she doesn't need the hassle. Apparently, authors can be high-maintenance to deal with. WHAT? I don't know where she got that idea. :P
I should probably return to editing Junkyard Dog if I want to get it finished by this weekend. My next two books have different vibes than my normal Bijou stories so I’ll likely need more time to plot. If so, I really should get started if I plan to publish one of them by April.
Hope the weather isn’t too wild where you are! We’re experiencing a snowstorm only days after enjoying beautiful 70-degree weather. I moved to Indiana for the changing seasons, and it hasn't disappointed.
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