It’s time for another edition of The Insecure Writer’s Support Group, founded by Ninja Captain, Alex J. Cavanaugh.
The question for today: When you began writing, what did you imagine your life as a writer would be like? Were you right, or has this experience presented you with some surprises along the way?
I began writing when I was 13, so I had no idea what my life would be like as a writer other than doing what I enjoyed. And selling a ton of books, too!
While some books sold good, some did not. (Which is sad, as In Darkness is the best thing I’ve ever written.) But the surprise was starting a publishing company (Dancing Lemur Press, LLC) after trying to publish on my own all wrong. Even bigger surprise was becoming a professional speaker and a member of the National Speakers Association.
Go back and tell the very shy and insecure 13-year-old who began writing she’d start a business and be a professional speaker and I KNOW she’d never believe you!
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Charcuterie Time!
We don’t do anything for Halloween. (Okay, we put an inflatable vampire Minion on the porch.) But for our last October game night I wanted to do something cool for the guys. It just might be my best board yet.
Today I am also beginning physical therapy. I had a second carpal tunnel surgery on my left hand and while it seemed to be healing faster than the right one did, I experienced a major setback. The last joints in my fingers won't bend all the way. As you can see from the example, I can't make a proper fist. I also have trouble typing, picking up things, holding on to things. So, hopefully the therapy and the "nerve cocktail" of a prescription drug and four vitamins makes a difference. Because otherwise, this is really, really debilitating.
What surprises have you faced? Do you do charcuterie boards? Have you gone through carpal tunnel surgery?
We don’t do anything for Halloween. (Okay, we put an inflatable vampire Minion on the porch.) But for our last October game night I wanted to do something cool for the guys. It just might be my best board yet.
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Today I am also beginning physical therapy. I had a second carpal tunnel surgery on my left hand and while it seemed to be healing faster than the right one did, I experienced a major setback. The last joints in my fingers won't bend all the way. As you can see from the example, I can't make a proper fist. I also have trouble typing, picking up things, holding on to things. So, hopefully the therapy and the "nerve cocktail" of a prescription drug and four vitamins makes a difference. Because otherwise, this is really, really debilitating.
What surprises have you faced? Do you do charcuterie boards? Have you gone through carpal tunnel surgery?
5 comments:
I so understand the consequences of not making a fist. We lived on s/v La Vita (sailboat) in Mexico for over 16 years.
We were forced to sell her because Rick, my husband, could not close his fist to hold the lines (ropes).
Physical therapy can make a huge difference.
I was impressed to learn Dan Brown and Lee Child have mentioned using dictation software to draft parts of their novels.
You will be OK.
If we start writing as children, we don't have any knowledge or interest in the adulting things that might one day come along with it. It might be better if we could stay that way! Your 13 yo self would definitely be proud and amazed with what you're doing, though.
Look at that Halloween board! Impressive. Also amazing to have started a publishing company--how innovative and creative on your part. I hope your hand/arm heals soon. I know the sensation of burning nerve pain in hands and feet from herniated discs and torn muscles--no fun!
"Go back and tell the very shy and insecure 13-year-old who began writing she’d start a business and be a professional speaker and I KNOW she’d never believe you!"
I love this. Kudos!
No surprises for me. I love writing, I had some hope, but I can't say I had huge expectations. I do love your charcuterie boards! Such fun!
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