Writing Takes Much Time
and often is an exercise in futility. I am reminded of old-time movie scenes
where a wannabe writer, or sometimes an established writer rips page after page
from the typewriter, wads up the paper and throws it at a wastebasket. Those
scenes may be long outdated but the premise still stands. In today's world, we
simply write it, in my case, read it, highlight it and hit delete. Writing
takes time and can, at times, be hard work. I have long considered myself a
hobbyist writer so maybe it should not matter. But, after twelve books, it does
matter. I hate it when I write myself into a corner or need to tie something I missed
along the way, together. And that is where I stand in my writing today. It will
work out, it always does, but I may have a hurting brain before I figure all
this out.
Sales
- On the other hand, I can happily report that sales are still a bit on the
rise. For this, I am happy. Both my sales numbers and KDP pages read are up for
the third straight month. I may not be on the way to bestseller status but
things are looking up.
Writing Update - I am finishing up two
books, one fiction, and one non-fiction. The fiction book is the third in my,
Blade Holmes, historical fiction/western series. These books are set mostly in
Wyoming and have been well received by western readers. My other work, now in
my first rewrite, is a nonfiction follow-up to my book, On Turning 70, and
should be out soon – hope by March 1, 2020.
On a Local Note
– We are enjoying incredibly mild Wyoming weather with many days hitting 50 or
more degrees. This beautiful weather has allowed me to spend more outside time.
Outside for me means, ten rounds of golf in January, lots of photo trips, and a
few walks in our beautiful weather. It almost makes me want to start my indoor
garden plants – almost.
Enjoy the day and the
rest of the week – cheer for your favorite in Sundays Super Bowl.
