Bellann Summer's Blog, page 6

It's slow, but the words are starting to come back. Where...

It's slow, but the words are starting to come back. Where there was an empty blank space inside, now pictures and story questions are starting to form. On a drive to the store yesterday, I contemplated the mechanics of a shifter sex scene. In the shower, this morning, I realized why my current story has stalled. These ideas and thoughts just happen. I don't concentrate on them. The little voice inside is becoming louder.
I want to go to an avalanche survival seminar next month. My mind is whirling on the possibilities. Will this be a Rescue for Hire story? Maybe, my series on extremists. How about a grizzly bear shifter who is grumbling because the alpha has him searching for someone in the snow? Should the avalanche scene be in the rescuer's point of view or victim's point of view. I guess we will see. I first have to see if there's room for me at the seminar and if people who aren't planning to go snowmobiling or skiing in the mountains can attend.
Have a great week.

I am one of those people who still has a paper calendar h...

I am one of those people who still has a paper calendar hanging on the wall. I keep track of appointments and special occasions by writing the time and code word in the appropriate box. This last week the boxes were full. Hair=8:30, P.P.=6:00, Doc=11:20, etc.
Tomorrow, it is Mr. B and my turn to host the football game. Most of the immediate family will come over to cheer on our favorite team to victory. I think there will be about 15 people, give or take. I plan to make lasagna. I've never made lasagna from scratch before. I tend to go to the store and buy it pre-made. As long as I don't poison anyone, it should be okay.
Next week the boxes on the calendar are mostly empty. That's good, because I'm getting tired and my non-existent people skills are wearing thin.

Well, I went to my doctor's appointment. She's delighted ...

Well, I went to my doctor's appointment. She's delighted with my weight loss (54lbs) and my blood pressure. My numbers from the blood test are great. So, I guess I'll live another day.
I woke to snow. I guess we'll have a little over 2 inches before it's finished. I plan to write. Yay! I have two stories I want to finish.

Monday morning. These two words can cause blood pressure ...

Monday morning. These two words can cause blood pressure to rise, dread to flood ones body, and can make people curl their upper lip in distaste.
Usually, Monday is just another day to me. I tend to write seven days a week. At least I used to. Since Mr. B has decided to retire, my calm, quiet house and existence has been invaded by a type A personality.
Gone are the days of staying in my pajama's until noon (or longer) while I write a couple of more chapters. Gone are the days of writing into the night.
Adjusting to retirement is tough. Some couples can't adjust and their marriages go down the drain. I've had to make the decision to compromise my time to his schedule. Needless to say, I've only put out 2 books this year.
Do I want to write more? Yesss!
Do I wish he'd taken the accountant's advice and found a part-time job? Yesss!
But life doesn't always go the way you want it to.
It's funny. I started this post to describe the events of this Monday morning and how the day had gotten and will continue to get away from me. I have a few minutes to write and I chose to post on my blog. I do hope to continue to write and put out the stories that are rummaging around in my brain. I think there will be more adjusting in this household. I guess time will tell.

I've managed to accomplish the great feat of having one o...

I've managed to accomplish the great feat of having one of my computers fixed and back home.  Mr. B and I also had to hurry and winterize the yard before a snow storm hit. And, of course, the political situation keeps a person glued to the television. Now, it's time to settle down and write.
Have a great weekend!

Hopes for this week:Get my computer back from the compute...

Hopes for this week:
Get my computer back from the computer doctor (going on 3 weeks)
When I pick up one computer, take the other in and have him fix my word program (I'm so sick of the 3-second delay of every keystroke. Instead of letting my imagination free, I spend all my time fighting the program.)
Be able to concentrate and just write.

Happy Friday! Mr. B and I are going on a hayride tonight....

Happy Friday! Mr. B and I are going on a hayride tonight. I think it should be a lot of fun. My weekend looks to be full of writing. Talking to other writers at GRL and listening to their struggles and triumphs has rejuvenated my own writing.  Have a great weekend.

Today is a writing day. I have a couple of books that are...

Today is a writing day. I have a couple of books that are in desperate need of finishing. It's good to be home and back to a routine. I'm hoping things will stay calm for a while.

I'm back!I had a wonderful time at the GRL (Gay Romance L...

I'm back!
I had a wonderful time at the GRL (Gay Romance Literature) convention. I had the joy of meeting new readers and revisiting with people I'd met at the Kansas City convention a few years ago. What a gift this last week has been. My creative juices have been rejuvenated. The voices in my head are talking and I can't wait to write down their messages.
My heart goes out to the people of Dallas. Tornadoes are frightening. My daughter and I were in Dallas yesterday morning on a flight layover. Thank goodness we flew out of the city before the nasty weather hit.
Now, its time to recover and get back into the grove of real life again. Have a wonderful week.

Well, I'm all packed for GRL in Albuquerque, NM. Soon I n...

Well, I'm all packed for GRL in Albuquerque, NM. Soon I need to head as I'll be leaving the house at 4:30 am to get to the airport at 5:30. I look forward to seeing all my readers and fellow authors. I also will be enjoying time with my daughter. I'm so excited!