Chance of Writing? Slim.

No, I'm not really suffering writer's block. At least that isn't what I call it. Maybe it's more informational overload? Or post-publication malaise? I'm just suffering from a real lack of energy and focus when it comes to sitting butt in chair and working on the two projects currently on my laptop.

Yes, I have been dealing with a shoulder injury, but doesn't stop me from surfing the web, blogging and blathering. So, it isn't that.

Yes, I'm working the clutter directions from Casey. Or I should say the declutter directions! (That is slow going until the husband gets the room to the state where I can help!) But I don't think it's that.

Yes, RT (the Romantic Times Booklovers Convention) is on the horizon and I'm suddenly feeling like I'll never be ready for it. And all the plans I put together for the last year aren't all in place. (Geez, I had a year! Where the hell was my head!) But I have a great deal done at this point. Let's face it, mainly because that's all I've been able to focus on this last month! I have my bookmarks, for all three books, postcards for the books, postcards to promote the Romance Writers Revenge...buttons for the new writers taking Judi McCoy's Aspiring Author pre-convention program done... And my big promo item, The Kraken's Mirror buttons are on order.

What do you think?

I have items for the "He's A Pirate!" reader's panel I'm part of along with Katharine Ashe and Cherry Adair. (Did you know Katharine is a professor? Feeling very inadequate about now...) And lets face it, Cherry is a force of nature akin to a tornado. And then there is me.

Meanwhile, I'm attending the Nova Albion Steampunk Convention on March 25, 26, and 27th, planning a trip to see Mom the weekend before...and meeting my new cardiologist, seeing my eye doctor and my thyroid doctor...

And...

And...

No wonder I'm finding the chances of writing slim!

I need a vacation!

This week finds me visiting with Lila Munro at Wicked Muses blogspot on Friday and Leslie Soul's BraveNet Blog on the Saturday. I will return to the Friday spot on The Romance Writers Revenge on Friday also! Yippee! Maybe that is part of my problem, no pirate fix for a few weeks due to guests...

Comments

[Donna Cummings]

I like the pin design. :) And you just probably need time to decompress. The steampunk convention ought to help with that.

You've had a lot going on in a short timeframe--and it is amazing how fast time is going already. Yikes. Although I'm excited for it to be spring, with Daylight Savings Time starting next week. Yay!

[Maureen]

I'm looking forward to the extra light at night. Makes it easier to get Bonnie out for that second walk of the day without making it a fast drive to the bluff and that's it!

I do wish I were staying over at the steampunk con instead of driving over every day, but even with gas costing nearly $4 a gallon, still cheaper to do the drive. And it will give me time to think...

I shoulda shrunk the pin graphic, geez! It's huge!

[Terri Osburn]

Love the pin and can't wait to see all the bookmarks and postcards in person.

I'm totally with you on the brain being elsewhere. Couple weeks ago I was excited about finally querying agents and getting all caught up in plotting the next story. Then I got sick, allergies kicked in, meds started and I've been loopy ever since. Like right now, I could easily lay down and take a nap.

A rainy gray weekend didn't help and I'm with both of you. Totally excited about the time change. I may lose an hour, but I'll just sleep later. LOL! Give me more daylight!

[Maureen]

I think the cosmic forces are working against all of us. Or it's the anxious for spring?

I do think I'm on overload and may need to really take a detox week after RT. Or maybe the Nationals...

Almost decided to try out RomCon, first week of August and then just found myself nearly at tears with the calender and opted out. Nope. But thinking hubby and I will make a roadtrip out of the Seattle Steamcon in October.