Becoming motivated to write again

I have been trying different methods to kick start my lazy self into writing again: Networking, building my social media platform, blogging, and reading multiple books on writing. Thankfully, they seem to be helping. I always enjoy seeing that these authors are just regular folks like you and me. That makes it easier somehow.

Now, I know that the best way to get writing is to start writing and just--you know. Write.

Buuut, it's been a while since I did some hard core writing. I was doing pretty good last fall, and then nothing. Fizzle. Poof.

Kinda depressing, actually.

The last time I was writing with some frequency was a couple summers ago. I was pretty regular but again, I let life distract me,

You know what I miss? Back when I was in a writing group, I felt so inspired. I would get a writing prompt and have a couple weeks to make into something new and amazing. I would start late, after my kids were asleep, and take advantage of the quiet. And BAM! I would get swept up in the writing. My fingers could not go fast enough.

I felt alive.
It was thrilling and almost manic.
And when it was done, it was a little sloppy, but it was beautiful and unique and came so easy.

Then, things shifted.
One member moved on and didn't glance back. He couldn't get away fast enough and I haven't heard from him for years.

Another became insanely successful in her writing career and also insanely busy--so, writing group--Ain't nobody got time for that.

The other is my husband and he and I are about the same, actually I think he's written a bit more tan me lately, but again it's sporadic.

The last few times I've sat down to write, it's after a looong day at my day job--or the other one--or working on my grad work. I just feel blah!

Why not write in the morning, Heather?
 Good question...
I am not a morning person. At. All.
I have woke up early in order write. Or get on the treadmill. Or do yoga.
You know what happens then? I sit, drinking coffee staring blearily at the tv or my computer and get 0 things done. I am a zombie capable of the most minute actions and thoughts. I can barely function and therefore cannot get the oomph to write thoughtful interesting scenes.

But, I am getting the pre-training done. As stated above, I am searching for inspiration. I am cultivating my social presence, I am updating my sites and making them more reader friendly and I am blogging again.

No Blogging is not writing my novel, but it is a baby step to get the juices flowing. The latest book on writing I am reading gave the advice to start small if you've been off the writing horse for a while and begin blogging or journaling or even writing a grocery list...you know. Something. And after you've written these things for a  bit, eventually it'll grease the motor and you can get your novel writing groove back.
So, here I am. Baby stepping the hell outta this blog. And I plan to blog about something everyday for the next couple weeks. Then...
Who knows?
I think I'll finish some of my books that have cooked way to long on the back burner.

Review of "The Firstborn Prince" by Virginia Nelson

5/5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Loved it so hard!

 

Yet another great addition to the Prince series.

First of all I love name Foster Boyd. It rolls off the tongue nicely. I also like the dog's name, Buffy. I had a dog when I was younger named Buffy. I will admit that Foster and his dog Buffy might have had a stronger relationship than I did with our family dog. It is super endearing. Even when he's pretending to be unemotional and avoids attachment, you know that's BS because of the way he loves his dog and is kind to her. Foster Boyd is one of my favorite hero types. He seems to be cool and businesslike. Someone that takes care of everyone while seeming to need nothing in return, but when you take the time to dig deeper, there's a sweet and loving man who needs a soft touch and some love. And in return he knocks your socks off.

Natalie Stolen is a powerful, kickbutt lady who knows her job well but get screwed over by forces outside of her control (I can so identify with that), but even though she is in control and doesn't easily give into love and all the other squishy stuff, she sometimes can make a mess of things, like when she tries the home-made charcoal  mask. Thankfully,her bestie, Harper, is always there to offer her advice or at least a shoulder to cry on.

When Natalie begins working for Foster, to help with his brother's image, they end up hitting it off. They try to keep things light and easy by simply having sex to scratch that annoying itch that's distracting them, but sometimes fate has other ideas.

When Natalie had an issue with a bedroom related problem, I thought that might be the misunderstanding/ the conflict and I was pleasantly surprised to see them work through that together as a couple which really cemented their relationship and moved it forward. They eventually had a hitch as all good romances do, but it wasn't from miscommunication in the bedroom. Go team.
This is a great story about two very un-perfect people, who fit together perfectly.