I have a book that's finished so that will be a kind of baby stepping back into writing again. I have to go over it. Going over something is not as tough as creating a book. The book happens to be about The Blood Countess, Erzebat Bathory. Glad it's already written. John really liked it so I'm going to dedicate it to him. He did get quite a kick out of all the dark stuff I write. I wonder if my writing will change course a bit. It's too early to tell now. But I'd love to hear from you as to what you think.
If I really did what I wanted, I'd just sit and mourn forever. This is hard to post this, but I thought I should. Not absolutely certain, but I did it anyway.
I'd like to know if any writers that you know of changed course or were thinking of it after a personal tragedy. That would really be of interest to me.
Well, that's my update for now but I will be back in a few days with news of a Halloween special that my publisher scheduled ages ago. See you then!
Beautifully written! You keep going, girl.
ReplyDeletei will! thank you, Steve that means a lot!
ReplyDeleteCarole, you're right. Your writing might change as your perception has changed. But I also know that getting back into writing will help you. It's too easy to sit around mourning, feeling sorry for ourselves. I know. I've come so close to it myself. It's a blessing you already had a story finished as editing your book will help you get back into the swing of things. My heart goes out to you.
ReplyDeleteTHANK you, Sahara. Knowing you and knowing we share the same type of loss has made me feel a real bond. Just knowing you has helped to spur me on, believe me! thank you so much.
DeleteI am so proud of you taking each day as they come. Baby steps is the key. Do what you can and thank you for letting us help you through that hard time.
ReplyDeleteDormaine, thank you. and you have helped. i feel the support and positive energy, believe me! thank you! thank you so much. xxx
DeleteGrieve for as long as your heart needs to grieve. The form of grieving will change over time. It is possible to grieve and write, just let it happen and see what comes out. Sending you much love x
ReplyDeletethank you. true. the grieving goes on i think. but as you say it changes over time. that is so well said! i will see what comes out. whatever it is, it is from my heart and will help me as i get it out. thank you so much. i appreciate your good wishes and advice!xxx
DeleteGrieve as long as your heart needs to grieve. The form of grieving will change over time and it is possible to grieve and write at the same time. Just let it happen in time and see what comes out. Sending you much love x
ReplyDeleteCarole...about two years ago, I was very ill. The writing stopped. Most everything stopped. But, afterward, it was the writing that brought me back. Now, as for writing changing paths because of something that rocks you to your very depths, yes, it might. Mine did. During the time of being ill, I couldn't read what I normally read and wrote (Thrillers)...I wanted something that felt happy, something that felt uplifting, so that's what I began to read. After my health improved, I found that the type of books I'd been reading did address another side of me...the lighter side. So, I thought, why not see if I can write this? And, that's what I'm doing.
ReplyDeleteMy first piece was novella size, so it didn't take as long as a novel...I received quite a bit of feedback on it...all positive. So, that's what I'm trying now...I have a sequel that I'm finishing, with two others coming behind it :) We'll see how it all fares :)
If you feel your mood and interior self gravitating toward something different. Give it a whirl...you may find either a highly sentimental style coming from you, or something deeper, almost like an awakening of the soul. Mine were light hearted, and full of laughter. It doesn't mean what you wrote previously was wrong...it just means something else may be being born...after all, they tell us these are our babies...so, it's okay to give birth to a different side of you :)
Feel free to write me a private message or e-mail...or heck, I can even give you a call :) I have a fabulous phone plan :) All my best to you, you Manhattan gal ;) The Eyes of Texas are Upon You ;) Hugs, sugar, Lo
hey! that is such good advice, had no idea you were sick. we were out of touch too long. i let stuff (writing) get on top of me and the years whizzed by. i sometimes see something i wrote from 3 years ago and feel it was like 3 months ago. anyway, i'm glad you've recovered. yes, i agree. i think with me, because i've been serious since i was a child--it's going into a spiritual realm.
ReplyDeletemy feelings have been so deep and i've felt things i never felt with this loss. i mean i lost my parents but this was so profound a loss it has left me in pieces, but i am pulling those bits together.
John would want me to and i am.
Lo, you are so kind to write this and let's stay in touch like the old days. that's a promise! i'm sure we will.
i just wish this Bathory book was a new start but John liked it and Creativia is expecting it so i'm going to get it ready.
i can do it with a smile, as he got a kick out of the darkness of it. creepy etc.
but yes, you are so right. i feel different. we write what is inside us. i know i will when i start something new.
the novella is a good idea.
i'm going to let me heart give m y head some ideas and see what happens.
thank you so very much Lo, i am going to go for it. no rush--but i can see a direction, a course to take.
lots of love and thanks, Lo, Gal! xxx
ps that must be some phone plan! i'll take you up on it when i feel stronger. that is really sweet. wow. thanks. <3
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