Maybe a New Story For Bubonicon

Persephone Watches Me Write

Keep a good thought for me, okay?  I haven’t been able to write since my rotator cuff surgery twenty weeks ago.  Part of this is physical.  My arm and hand are still recovering.  Also, to be completely honest, I didn’t react well to the anesthesia.  I could read and edit (which is how Weber and I moved the forthcoming Friends Indeed, the fifth Star Kingdom novel, along), but new composition was beyond me. 

My sense of confidence was flattened, and my sense of identity was rocked.  I’m a writer and as a writer who couldn’t write, I was seriously shaken.  Honestly, after the first couple weeks, this inability to slip into a story was as bad as the considerable pain from the surgery.

So it’s a major deal that I’m writing again.  I’m composing longhand using a pencil, which is messy but puts less strain on my arm.  I’m not done with the story and maybe I won’t be able to finish.  But I’d love to be done in time to read it at Bubonicon.  My reading slot is 7:15 pm on Friday.  If you’re there and free, come and find out what happened.

I’m also on the opening panel of the con, which is about Favorite Dragons.  I’m going to bring Betwixt and Between, who had a major role in my first published novel, Brother to Dragons, Companion to Owls.  He’ll probably talk, but I’m not sure any of us will have Sarah’s ability to hear what he as to say.

My other panels are on Saturday.  We start off talking about things we wished we’d known when we started writing.  The range of ages and professional backgrounds among the panelists is terrific, and, as moderator, I expect to have a wonderful time.  Then, later, I’m taking part in SnackWrites, which has become one of my favorite events.  And, if my arm and energy let me, I’ll be there for the mass signing.

Bubonicon has a terrific line-up this year.  Normally, I’d say more, but I’m going to save my hand and arm for writing, and suggest you look them up on-line.  Hope to see you!