Writer's Block

Don't fret, I don't have it. Whew! But I did for about two months. It's a very frightening and depressing ailment. But for me it doesn't affect all of my writing, only the particular piece I happen to be working on at the time. It happened recently while I was writing the Tusks of Odoben. And, as usual, the affliction struck mid-story. I don't have a problem with beginnings or endings. It's the dreaded middle that gives me guff!
Usually writer's block rears its ugly head when I'm faced with a huge directional decision: the proverbial fork in the road. My main character can go this way or that way. And the way I choose will influence the entire direction of the story. That's the frightening part. Which way do I go? So I mull it over and over. And sometimes the mulling lasts a couple of months.
During this non-writing period I tend to get depressed. I eat a lot more potato chips and watch a lot more TV. I frown at the dishes but never really feel the urge to do them. I play out the directional possibilities over and over in my head.... 

Until one day the decision is made. POP, just like that. The neurons and synapses have aligned. And I feel good about it. In fact I feel GREAT about it. I toss out the chips and blow a raspberry at the dishes. I run to the office and shut the door behind me. Nothing can stop me now. It's full speed ahead!
Ain't writing grand?!
Till next time, keep reading and writing!