Ought-tober

Well, I made it to another Insecure Writer Support Group... Wasn't sure I would as I've been riding a downward trend for quite a while. 

I'm thankful for the up-days, but they don't seem to last long. The hardest days are when I can't pull myself out of a funk. Luckily, a good night's rest helps me start fresh. I'm very thankful for being able to get any sleep with everything I'm dealing with. And I'm super thankful for positive vibes from my family. They help me without even trying. Hey, this sounds more like a November - Thankful post!

Without getting too specific, I decided to write a poem...

I ought not worry, always in such a hurry.

I ought stop and wait, not speak out in hate.

I ought trust in the Lord, like my mom with her sword.

I ought be more kind, more patient in mind.

I ought to be humble, help others who stumble.

I know what I ought, but I'm terribly frought

One day at a time, I ought to be fine.

There were a couple of bright spots that kept the stressful day-to-days at bay for a bit.

    1)  I got to spend time with some family at Disney World. I love to make them laugh =D

AND

    2)  I met my long-time writer friend, MJ Fifield! We got together in the middle for yummy breakfast, walking around, and especially talking! We spoke like old familiar friends. It was so great getting to know her. Hopefully, we can do it again soon.

They were the best two days in Sept. Hope to have more to come.

Surely, there ought to be!

Sad September

Dedication to my dad.

Honored father and grandfather and great grandfather; devoted, loving husband to my mom, devout and encouraging Christian, skilled pilot, creative craftsman, and avid reader.

He was loved and respected by so many of the lives he touched.

And he was my number one fan.

Sorry I can't participate in the IWSG September celebration. I'll try to post about it next month.

Arrgh-ust

Keeping with the punny month titles... 

Yes, I'm about to cast off from summer break and re-enter the chummy waters of middle school. With overcrowded classes, raging hormones, and general shenanigans, I vow to keep these lily-livered scallywags from mutiny, even if I have to make them walk the plank! Every day is a whale of a tale.

Well, that was fun =D

Happy IWSG day. I'm so close to finishing my edits on LEFTY, my new murder mystery series, and now I have to get ready for school. I'm hoping this year will be less crazy than last as I have a curriculum all set up. A few new things, but should be less stressful and more time to devote to getting this thing done! 

Excited, but also anxious for the next phases:

• Querying - seek agents, write a fantastic blurb, prepare for rejections
• Get a Cover!
• work on POP TRAVEL #5 MAGNETRON while waiting to be rejected

Author life.

Hope you're doing well. I miss blog hops that connected us to other writers as a closer knit community. Those were good times! The world has changed, and will again.

Remember: When life gives you lemons...