Category: Work Wednesday

Staying busy and taking life and Full Sail a chapter at a time. I received a notice from Kindle/Audible that all three previous books had an audio upgrade.

Despite my best efforts and the discipline of sitting at the keyboard and attempting to write, it was a slog this week. I had a lot on my mind, and I couldn’t turn it off long enough to write something decent. When that happens, I have some choices.

Full Sail continues to move along at a steady clip, which makes my days easier. When my writing is not going well, I can get kinda cranky.

I am taking a day, if possible, this week to spend at the hot springs. Because January was seven thousand days long.

The frigid weekend provided some much-needed downtime. Once I had everyone settled in for the cold spell, I spent the weekend reading, watching a documentary I have wanted to see for months, and, of course, writing.

The next few weeks are pretty low-key, so hopefully, the writing will continue to plug along at a steady pace.

How is your work week going?

It’s happened before, but not so dramatically. When what I’m writing is impacted by real-life events. This past week, both friends and family have been affected by the wildfires in the Los Angeles area. For now, most are safe and sound, but on edge. And I watch from a distance, helpless, as the Los Angeles I love faces devastation.

The third book in the TJ Wilde trilogy sees most of its action taking place in Los Angeles, specifically Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, and both Gettys – Getty Center and Getty Villa. Which means I have spent time on my last two visits to the city, exploring those areas. And while I’m writing fiction, the neighborhoods are very real.

So, I’m struggling a bit with writing at the moment. The drama around my characters seems trivial. However, I do find, when I finally return to writing, the escape into the fantasy LA I have created is comforting.

If you’re looking for comprehensive information on the fires, the local news stations – KTLA and ABC7 – have great coverage and links to vetted donation opportunities.