Oh where do I start? Let’s start with the basics. I’m already a professional content writer for a large battery retailer. Yet, when it comes to my dream of being a novelist, I’m shy and don’t like to talk about it. What is that about? I’ve dreamt of being a novelist for years and I finally feel like I’m actually starting to craft something. So why am I afraid of showing it off?
It’s like I have this other part of me that is afraid of what people will think. I guess that’s normal. I think, and I could be wrong, that I just need to jump out of the airplane and trust that my parachute (the story) will speak for itself and I will land safely.
That’s part of being a creator right? You work so hard on something for so long. You are determined to make everyone happy. Even at the expense of your sanity. No. I’m not going to let that happen. I’m going to write this book, if people like it, great. If they don’t? I don’t care. Stories are not meant to be written for and enjoyed by everyone.
It’s just like when I started writing for work. You just have to jump and trust your abilities.
So at the end of this post, you'll find the prologue and first chapter of my novel-in-progress, "Griff". Spread the word, share it out, and invite people to subscribe to my blog because I'll be posting more updates as I go.
Am I nervous? Hell yeah. Am I going to do it anyway? You bet. If I want to be successful at this I need to start spreading my creations.
Enough about that. I'll stop whining. As Dory says, "Just keep swimming".
I've got 5 chapters done (first drafts) as of this writing so I'll just keep going!
Patreon As A Writer?
If been toying with the idea of launching a Patreon to give members exclusive content. I've never thought of using this so I'll really need to do some research before I make a decision. Is that something I should do? It's hard to get started and having a following might be a good way to get my books out there.
More New Toys
We bought a rifle a couple of weeks ago for my wife. I enjoyed it so much that I ordered one too. I'm so excited. Going shooting at the range has truly become our favorite hobby.
Vacation Is Coming
Our Disney trip is right around the corner and we both just. can't. wait! Couple days at Disney World and then a nice 7-day cruise in the Caribbean. Nothin wrong with that. Disney Cruises are easily our favorite type of vacation. They are so relaxing. No, we don't have any children. Even without children they are amazing. And as a bonus, the ships are designed in a way that makes it feel like the little ones aren't even there.
MS Update
Nothing new on the MS front. Which is good. The Dalfampridine seems to be working. My walking is getting better. I'm even able to walk around the store without my cane or Neural Sleeve. It's pretty amazing.
So yeah, no news is good news.
Reading Update
We're more than half way through August (seriously). How's the reading going? Kinda slow. I got through Cabinet of Curiosities right away and now I'm working through Brimstone. Both are Agent Pendergast stories by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child. Both are amazing. That really all there is to say about that for now.
Ta Ta For Now
Not a crazy update this time around.
Keep your eyes peeled for more updates on "Griff" and/or a Patreon update. Gotta really think about that. It's intriguing.
As promised!
(First draft, no editing, changes are certain, probably full of spelling and grammatical errors)
Till next time,
J
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