I took a tiny hiatus from the blog and somewhat from writing. Just for the summer. I work a job that allows me the summers off. A great time to write, or so you would think. Instead, I find myself struggling for a routine. Struggling to organize my thoughts. Struggling for time and privacy. As I go back to work, it's as if my brain clicks. The familiar routine brings on my writing. That and possibly the need for escape.
I work in a mental health capacity with children of all ages. Sometimes, it's hard to compartmentalize. This is exactly why I started writing in the first place. I needed an outlet. Reading had always been that for me, but I needed more. At night, I would often lie in bed, unable to sleep. It was, still is, the best time to come up with stories and ideas. I've been doing that since I was a little girl afraid of the dark. Make up characters and stories to help me relax and fall asleep. To distract me from monsters under the bed and the darkness.
The good news? My summer hiatus brought forth lots of time to read, some new story ideas and a desire to submit my latest ms again. I haven't submitted that much. Not enough to stop at least.
So, back to work and back to the grind.
Most recent reading: The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty (phenomenal!)
Song of inspiration: "Unsteady" by X Ambassadors
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