Juggling

Welcome to Monday Blogs. Today, we’re addressing the ability of an author in the twenty-first century to juggle. Oh, not balls or any other item used in this activity. This is about juggling of a far different nature and it requires far more finesse than you’ll see at your local circus.
Today’s author, as I’ve said many times, is one who isn’t just worried about their next book or an appearance booked by their publisher publicist. Far from it. The author of the twenty-first century must be an individual with many different hats. If you’re not prepared to wear all of these hats every day, you are not ready to be an author.
First and foremost, the twenty-first century author must always be developing a new story, another adventure. Most authors will claim this takes all of their spare time so they have nothing to contribute to the other jobs they must be prepared to do. These individuals have yet to learn the fine art of juggling.In addition to writing, most authors have a day job, a way to pay the bills and provide food for the family. They’re also involved with their children’s activities, which often takes away from the stories blossoming in their heads. The moment others who have learned to handle all aspects of being a twenty-first century author mention what the new authors are not doing right, a tempest explodes with both sides pointing fingers and saying “No, that is not possible.” or “You can do this. It just takes planning.”
I’m here to tell you that you can do promotion and appearances in addition to writing a new novel, short story, or novella and dealing with your other responsibilities. All it takes are several hard lessons in the art of juggling.


About K.C. Sprayberry
Born and raised in Southern California’s Los Angeles basin, K.C. Sprayberry spent years traveling the United States and Europe while in the Air Force before settling in northwest Georgia. A new empty nester with her husband of more than twenty years, she spends her days figuring out new ways to torment her characters and coming up with innovative tales from the South and beyond.

She’s a multi-genre author who comes up with ideas from the strangest sources. Those who know her best will tell you that nothing is safe or sacred when she is observing real life. In fact, she considers any situation she witnesses as fair game when plotting a new story.


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