Writing in a Time of Motherhood

As I write this I'm sighing in relief. Finally, finally, they've fallen asleep. I know I should sleep too, they'll be up soon enough but the freedom of the quiet calls to me and I have to stay up a little bit longer. So, how do we do it? Write and parent. The answer is: Any free second. Any moment of distraction or alone time. Sometimes, when I'm editing, I just read it to them while I work that way I don't feel so guilty.

Writing is a passion, a love. I write whenever, wherever. I love my fam...