It is 80 degrees in Texas, 'winter' has faded and the humidity has begun to descend. I am closer, closer to completing my manuscript. I feel like I am wrestling with a giant. Months ago I had the first draft of the text written and sent off to my editor and I had turned my focus to the art portion. Once that was complete it was like a veil lifted and I could see all the flaws in the text. The repetition, the missing points, the sentences that didn't make sense! I cringe at the thought!
Since then, I have been buried in words and ideas and points and logic.
I need to get my hands gluey again. I have another AOC deadline coming up to lure me from Word and the thesaurus. Hurry up stamps and get here!
Being an author is consuming. But in truth I am the happiest I have ever been right now. I have my kids about me. I have my purpose. I am singing in my own way. My vision for the book is that it can inspire other mothers to find their version of this feeling; a rather lofty goal I know, but why not think big?
Indeed--think BIG! Your talent comes from being able to truly inspire others and you are going to be hugely successful in doing that with your book. I can't wait to see how it all comes together!
ReplyDeleteYou continue to blow me away, Shona! I don't know how you accomplish so much. I hope your book includes some tips on how you manage the kids, school, cooking, cleaning, meals, etc. -yet still find time for art & writing. Do you ever sleep? You have such a gift for managing your time well! Please teach the rest of us.
ReplyDeletebeautiful post my friend -- i am rooting for you all the way! I know the book will be incredible!
ReplyDeletexo
You look like you live somewhere lovely in Texas! Love all of those trees with the house tucked in behind.
ReplyDeleteLove this post, too!
Oh, and the picture of your girls on the post below, I'd love to get Hope and Lily side by side, I'd think they'd look like long lost sisters!
I think that goals is lovely. I can't wait to get a copy of your book. Work FASTER! (Giggle...)
ReplyDeleteshona, I know you're excited about your upcoming book. so honored to be a part.
ReplyDeleteHi Shona,
ReplyDeleteI wish it was 80 degrees here! I have spring fever~ Your email accidentally got deleted! Could you please give it to me again? thanks!