New Ideas

I've had a couple ideas rolling around in my head and I need to write them down before the details disappear. I'm excited to eventually begin the projects, though with grand ideas comes the demand for grand work, and always I'm a tad nervous I won't be able to pull it off. One's definitely a paranormal, which I haven't dabbled in a lot, and the other deals with a lot of aspects of mentality and body image. I'll see what I can jot down for now, and move on to my current projects. 

Haven't Written in a While

I can't remember the last time I've sat down to work on my writing. That's a big no-no for writers. I'm supposed to be disciplined! To get myself into the habit of writing something at least once a day. Some things have slipped through my fingers at the start of this new year, and I need to get my behind in gear. So far, 2016 has kicked me in the back of the knee. It hasn't been bad, but I feel like time's running away from me and I can't catch up. 

But enough excuses. The number one reason that resolutions rarely make it beyond a few days is that people don't work for them. There's no real meaning behind the resolution. I can't let that happen. If I'm going to finish writing the books I want to write, I have to work.

I found a bounce in my step

as I walked today.

A random happy bubble

expanded in my chest.

Life is good, I told myself

and went casually on my way.

If this chapter started on this note,

I couldn't wait to read the rest.

There are many things I need to accomplish, including finishing the novel I am working on with my mom and coming up with a piece for the online literary journal. I'm finding myself a tad stumped. I want to think of so many other things. 

My focus has been wandering in all aspects of my life. Even at work, I'm having a hard time keeping my focus and drive. Perhaps it's Winter Blues. There's got to be a way to fight it.

I've been feeling really positive about my work lately. A couple people have told me how much they enjoyed Out of Orbit, and my packages of books I ordered arrived today. Getting mail can be awesome, but when it's books, it's Cloud 9 worthy.

Today is a good day. 

Online Literary Journal/Blog

I had an idea that is probably not very original, but I wanted to start an online literary journal that transformed into a blog  that, while blank for now, will hopefully have many words come February. I'm accepting all sorts of work, from non fiction to poetry to short story and on. If anyone happens to be interested in contributing to the blog, work may be submitted to ramblingsjournal@gmail.com. No longer than three pages, but they can be as short as you'd like. For any other info, email questions to the same address. I'm so excited to see others' work. 

Goodreads

I love Goodreads. It lets you set reading goals for the year, I can find several novels to add to my To Read list, I can review books, and I even have an author profile. I don't have many followers for that profile, but I'd love to have more! I have another blog through Goodreads, and readers can interact by asking me questions.