Entering the home stretch

On a quiet Friday night at home, with Better Homes and Gardens for company, I’m thinking about my next book. I’m thinking about the importance of solitude and “thinking time” and how those things are so often at a premium in a writer’s life these days, especially when said writer also has family and another job to attend to. So many writers could relate, I’m sure. One of my biggest enemies is tiredness, and I know I’m not alone there either.

Today I wrote 1500 words and that’s something to be thankful for, but it was the most curious thing. I was battling a debilitating fatigue that only seemed to worsen as the day progressed. Thank God I managed to go for my walk, first thing, but then I just couldn’t understand why I had to take to my bed—twice!

Then it struck me: my sister and her family left for an overseas trip yesterday, and what I was feeling was entirely like jet lag. Could it be that somehow I was tuning into her exhaustion? We are very close, so it seems possible to me. Anyway, am feeling better now and positive about my ability to finish my new book in time for December deadline. I’m also looking forward to spending more time blogging and interacting with readers.

I can’t wait to set my third book free and hear your feedback!