Dawn Blair's Blog, page 60

A bad effect of shyness

I was very shy growing up. I was often told that children should be seen, not heard. I was told to be quiet and listen to the teacher. The words, “Dawn never speaks in class” was often on my report cards. I remember one day in high school when I raised my hand to ask … Continue reading A bad effect of shyness

Next book decided

I have found myself going extraordinarily slow in my latest story. I initially thought it might be because I am getting toward the end and my creative voice needs to lag a bit in tying up all the loose ends. But this morning, I had another reason pop into my mind: I didn’t know what … Continue reading Next book decided

Pondering the crazy

I have been sitting and pondering things for the last hour, and I suddenly realized that the evening is slipping away. All right, the things I’ve been ruminating about are important, but it’s going to mean a massive overhaul of all my books, which I’ve been planning on doing to two series over the summer … Continue reading Pondering the crazy

To kill a character or not to kill a character

Yes, a character’s life hangs in the balance. I’ve killed characters before. I know I can do it. I’m not afraid. But I’m not sure if I want this character to die. Here’s a little story along a related line. If you haven’t read the Sacred Knight series, read the next paragraph with caution. I … Continue reading To kill a character or not to kill a character

Coming up on 30

Two more ACEOs were completed today. I’m nearing 30 of these miniature paintings being done. Only 70 more to go. My Kickstarter funded, so now I’m going to do these 100 and create an ebook about them. It still sounds like a fun project. I had just planned on doing 25 cards per month, so … Continue reading Coming up on 30

A fascinating activity

Creating is such a fascinating activity. It is so hard to get started, but one that start has been achieved, I know that I, for one, don’t want to leave. I felt that way when I was editing audio this morning. All I wanted to do was to go spend time in the booth and … Continue reading A fascinating activity

Cats entertained

Let’s see how this works. (grin) I’m trying to write my blog and Temmy is occupied with her new cat toy. So far, she’s very intrigued by it and I have been very entertained by her reactions. I do worry a little because I put the toy on to charge after I received it, but … Continue reading Cats entertained

It never ends

It was such a long day at work today that my watched dinged with a bedtime reminder before I was even done for the day. I’d rather be writing and painting. But I remind myself that I’m working toward a goal. Sometimes I have to focus on the bigger picture. It’s more than just today. … Continue reading It never ends

Temmy’s x-rays

I thought I wrote 700 words this morning. Come to find out it was only 450. I’d remembered my word count from a couple days ago. That’s disappointing. Temmy’s x-rays went well today, although she was trembling like a leaf. Poor thing. She’s such a strong willed and sassy cat that it was sad when … Continue reading Temmy’s x-rays

Cat toys

I was bad. I ordered Temmy some more cat toys today. Like she needs any more. Spoiled cat. Believe me, the other cats are very jealous. Except maybe for Prancer, who is just happy to have a warm place to sleep and consistent feeding. I guess when you’re as skinny and starving as he was … Continue reading Cat toys