Finding A Lost Voice

Yep, I seem to have lost my writing voice over the past few months. Life happens. After a year and a half of caring for my mom, we have moved her and I handed off those responsibilities, for which I am grateful. Now that I can write without serious distractions, I’ve discovered my writing voice is missing! Even though I know what I need to do next on my various projects, the voice sounds tinny and out of tune.

I suppose I should have expected it. You don’t go through a lengthy time that’s so completely disconnected with your usual life without getting out of sync. Writing is just one area that has suffered. I figured the best way to get back on track is to reread everything I’ve written to this point, particularly for Warrior Song, including the two books already published. It’s the best way I can find to realign myself with the characters and their story.

In picking up the threads of their lives, I’ll also pick up my own.

“Where do we go from here?” is the obvious question. At least I know the answer to that for my characters. But then, in fiction, the author is in control of outcomes

Happy Writing!