Cathy Jackson's Blog - Posts Tagged "writer"
5 Interesting Things About Me
Several GOOD things happened today. Here they are:
NUMBER ONE: Jamie Rushly named the rock band for my anthology piece. That was AWESOME because I stressed over the name for a WEEK! Thanks, Jamie!
NUMBER TWO: This is kind of funny! Don't fall asleep reading this!! Twice today I was tagged in the "Name 5 Interesting Things about Me" post. My first thought and still is: I am NOT THAT INTERESTING! I'm weird and the things I do have been labeled 'unconventional'. Unconventional does not fit in to the status quo. Curious as to what I put in the statuses? Here they are:
POST #2 (Tagged by Danielle Bannister)
1. I am not a morning person! I hate going to bed & hate getting out of it.
2. I've never been out of the USA. I would like to preferably in a TARDIS!
3. I am an obsessive writer! I can knock out a 75,000 word manuscript in less than a month!
4. I never have a lot of time to read. When I do, I binge!
5. I always crave chocolate (or bananas). There are certain times when I go to the store I buy a bunch of bananas & eat them all before I get home.
Post #1 (Tagged by Bella Roccaforte)
1. I am OBSESSED with David Tennant. SUPRISED, RIGHT?
2. I am a newbie Author.
3. I have written over 12 stories, 13 counting the one I just wrote in the last year and a half. Each different genres.
4. I LOVE to sing & listen to all types of music!
5. My family are my world! They mean so much to me & I them!
SEE! Weird! Unconventional. But, hey, I am me and I am okay with it! I like me!
NUMBER ONE: Jamie Rushly named the rock band for my anthology piece. That was AWESOME because I stressed over the name for a WEEK! Thanks, Jamie!
NUMBER TWO: This is kind of funny! Don't fall asleep reading this!! Twice today I was tagged in the "Name 5 Interesting Things about Me" post. My first thought and still is: I am NOT THAT INTERESTING! I'm weird and the things I do have been labeled 'unconventional'. Unconventional does not fit in to the status quo. Curious as to what I put in the statuses? Here they are:
POST #2 (Tagged by Danielle Bannister)
1. I am not a morning person! I hate going to bed & hate getting out of it.
2. I've never been out of the USA. I would like to preferably in a TARDIS!
3. I am an obsessive writer! I can knock out a 75,000 word manuscript in less than a month!
4. I never have a lot of time to read. When I do, I binge!
5. I always crave chocolate (or bananas). There are certain times when I go to the store I buy a bunch of bananas & eat them all before I get home.
Post #1 (Tagged by Bella Roccaforte)
1. I am OBSESSED with David Tennant. SUPRISED, RIGHT?
2. I am a newbie Author.
3. I have written over 12 stories, 13 counting the one I just wrote in the last year and a half. Each different genres.
4. I LOVE to sing & listen to all types of music!
5. My family are my world! They mean so much to me & I them!
SEE! Weird! Unconventional. But, hey, I am me and I am okay with it! I like me!
Changes
If you are ANYTHING like me you DETEST changes! GAH! I mean, I get that there are those who love the challenges and adventures that changes bring but I am not one of them. Sometimes I wish I were one of those who embraced the changes that life brings. To have the happiness and joy that jumping into seemingly impossible situations with both feet.
And it doesn't really have to be big changes that set us off. It's really often the little ones. Small glitches in our day or people challenge the way we think about certain issues. Those are things that change us, make us think, often redefine who we are or what we represent.
When I began writing, I wanted to bring characters and stories to life that people would love. They would be people that were flawed and the stories would show those imperfections to bring them peace. In each story I will release is a little bit of me and, selfishly, will bring me a little peace.
So in that spirit, I am making a decision about those stories as of yet to be released. I have not yet made peace with the decision I know will be made. Changes will have to be made on my part concerning said stories. I haven't made peace with those changes yet either. But I know they are for the best and at some point embracing those decisions to make those changes is what I will ultimately do.
You are always in my thoughts. I rejoice with you when you are happy and cry with you when you are sad. Thank you all for hanging in with me as I grow in my walk as an Author and Writer.
And it doesn't really have to be big changes that set us off. It's really often the little ones. Small glitches in our day or people challenge the way we think about certain issues. Those are things that change us, make us think, often redefine who we are or what we represent.
When I began writing, I wanted to bring characters and stories to life that people would love. They would be people that were flawed and the stories would show those imperfections to bring them peace. In each story I will release is a little bit of me and, selfishly, will bring me a little peace.
So in that spirit, I am making a decision about those stories as of yet to be released. I have not yet made peace with the decision I know will be made. Changes will have to be made on my part concerning said stories. I haven't made peace with those changes yet either. But I know they are for the best and at some point embracing those decisions to make those changes is what I will ultimately do.
You are always in my thoughts. I rejoice with you when you are happy and cry with you when you are sad. Thank you all for hanging in with me as I grow in my walk as an Author and Writer.
Being a Writer
Being an Writer is kind of like being an addict. After that first novel we feel the rush and high of creating a whole new world and characters.
Then we feel the alluring call of the second book. The page calls to us, seducing with its creative charms. Beckoning with the promise of laughter and imagination.
If we don't give in to her charms, we feel the withdraws. Moodiness, restlessness, unable to concentrate. Our life plays out before our lives but we find it lacking.
It is only through the writing and expressing do we find ourselves living. Our lives become sharper, brighter, & richer. Times with loved ones and friends become more special. Writing enhances our lives and brings a fullness, a richness we otherwise wouldn't have.
Then we feel the alluring call of the second book. The page calls to us, seducing with its creative charms. Beckoning with the promise of laughter and imagination.
If we don't give in to her charms, we feel the withdraws. Moodiness, restlessness, unable to concentrate. Our life plays out before our lives but we find it lacking.
It is only through the writing and expressing do we find ourselves living. Our lives become sharper, brighter, & richer. Times with loved ones and friends become more special. Writing enhances our lives and brings a fullness, a richness we otherwise wouldn't have.
