Dawn Blair's Blog, page 124

When the creative voice kills a story

After I got daily pages done this morning, I went back to the story that I was editing yesterday. After about an hour, I had finished reading through it. Boy, did I have some issues with it. Instead of working on the story and finishing that up, I went into Kickstarter and started getting out … Continue reading When the creative voice kills a story

Never edit when it’s windy

WIND!!!!! The heater is back on. It’s the end of May and it’s still cold. Cold enough for me to run the heater. Oh, and did I mention the WIND!!!! Seriously, I’m a little tired of these windstorms. I guess I’m not the one that gets to decide. Yet, given what’s happened in this country … Continue reading Never edit when it’s windy

Using space

I’ve been changing around my desks today to set up another work space. My standing desk that lifts via a crank got moved into another room and I built a new, smaller desk for my publishing desk. I hope that it keeps me a little more focused at this desk since there’s no room. It’s … Continue reading Using space

Blueberry crumb cake coffee

I bought this coffee a few days ago because I’ve been curious about blueberries in coffee. Sorry, but fruit in coffee just didn’t sound interesting. But, I like blueberry muffins and will enjoy coffee with them, so how bad could it be, right? As it brewed, I was sure about the smell. It definitely smelled … Continue reading Blueberry crumb cake coffee

Does the weather play mind games?

Because of my searches the last couple of nights, I haven’t gotten much writing done. I’m hoping to get some done tonight after I finish writing this. That also means that I must not get distracted by the television show I have on as noise to cover up any neighborhood sounds my dog might hear … Continue reading Does the weather play mind games?

Arriving soon

Books are ordered and they are on their way. I really can’t wait to see the Stonecharmer covers. Then the work begins of getting them shipped out to supporters. It’s all fun, but sometimes it’s a little scary and stressful. Then I remind myself it’s just shipping out books. Not a big deal. People are … Continue reading Arriving soon

Another short one

I have been looking for a document I need since earlier this afternoon. It’s frustrating me that I can’t find it. No writing is getting done tonight. I’m really glad I got some done yesterday. Who knows? Maybe I’ll wake up at 3:30 in the morning again like I did today and I’ll resume my … Continue reading Another short one

Long day

It’s not a full moon, but it certainly feels like one. Maybe it’s because Temmy got me up at 5:30 this morning. Now, she’s got the zoomies. Do you think I’ll get to sleep tonight? I do hope she settles down. It’s been a long day, but the garden is now watered, I’ve had dinner, … Continue reading Long day

A short story and a novella

After I wrote my pages for the day, I proofed the short story, Four Becomes a Foundation, which is a reward on my Kickstarter. It’s all formatted and ready to go. Then I started in on Ring of Stars. I had forgotten that I’d prepared a mockup of the cover, but I wanted to wait … Continue reading A short story and a novella

Leaving the nest

I am happy to report that the fledgling remained safe through the night. It had disappeared sometime in the evening and I was worried that a cat had gotten it. Bella had been inside, so I knew it wasn’t her. But this morning, I heard the familiar cheeps outside and went to look. I found … Continue reading Leaving the nest