From zero to sixty in, er, about 48 hours

[rj_anderson]

Two days ago I was lamenting (in an f-locked post, but don't worry, you didn't miss anything) my complete lack of interest or motivation when it came to writing -- not a good thing when you're in the middle of editing a novel that really, really has to get finished and out the door before the baby comes. I was also feeling rather discouraged when I looked back at the work I'd already done on the early chapters. However, simply admitting as much seemed to unblock some kind of mental jam, because as of last night I've finally whipped the Prologue into a shape I'm really proud of, and now here I am wishing fervently that I could hire a babysitter or something to look after my kids while I write! write! write!

However, the kids are still sick and I would not wish their germs upon a babysitter, so I will have to wait until later tonight to start tinkering again. In the meantime, I have made icons, including the one on this post, which I'm rather absurdly pleased with considering that the original artwork (which I drew last year and was never entirely happy with) didn't look nearly that good. Photoshop covereth a multitude of sins.

Comments

[sannalim.livejournal.com]

In the meantime, I have made icons, including the one on this post, which I'm rather absurdly pleased with considering that the original artwork (which I drew last year and was never entirely happy with) didn't look nearly that good.

I saw that icon on your last post and wondered where it had come from. I also took it as a sign that perhaps you were getting your writing groove back. I'm glad that you are! Good luck finding some time to write :)

[yahtzee63.livejournal.com]

I am thoroughly convinced that inconvenience is, in and of itself, a source of inspiration. How else can it be that all the best ideas arrive at the worst times?

[kizmet-42.livejournal.com]

Yeah!

[lydaclunas.livejournal.com]

*clears throat*

*bellows obnoxiously like little kid*



*runs away*

[rj-anderson.livejournal.com]

Thank you. I needed that. :)

[ariadnie.livejournal.com]

Is it your birthday today, Syn? If so, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! and many happy returns. And congrats on the new burst of creativity and motivation. Got any to spare?

[rj-anderson.livejournal.com]

Yep it is indeed my birthday -- thanks!

But alas, my creativity is destined to founder unsatisfied on the shoals of my WORTHLESS PIECE OF JUNK COMPUTER DECLARING A "WINDOWS PROTECTION FAULT" EVERY TIME I TRY TO REBOOT AAAAAARRRRGH.

So here I am back on my parents' computer, and I guess I'll be taking the Piece o' Junk back to the shop tomorrow. Grrr.

[hedda62.livejournal.com]

Happy birthday indeed - and hurray for inspiration!

[infiniteviking]

Yay! I rejoice with thee! Waiting for hardback version with bated breath....

Gorgeous icon. Who is it? And happy birthday too.

[malabud.livejournal.com]

Happy Birthday! I saw that it was your birthday on the daily snitch, I think, and immediately hied to your journal to wish you a felicitous birthday. I am, alas, eleven minutes belated in those wishes, as it is 12:11 AM in my time zone. The lateness of my well-wishes do not lessen their sincerity one whit, however. May your children be less germy, your pregnancy easy (with no back pains come month nine), and your book completed speedily and well as you embark on the next year of your sure-to-be long and fruitful life. :)

[sabrinanymph.livejournal.com]

Happy birthday!

Although I see from your computer ailments, that it may not have been as happy as you wished. But, I hope it was a good day regardless!

[stmarysalice.livejournal.com]

Happy belated birthday. I hope it was a happy one. It's good to see you've got your groove back.