Avoidance

Yes, I have been avoiding the blog. And writing in general, aside from work. Why? I'm not really sure. Fatigue from work, which has been stressful and jam-packed with lots of complicated writing. Avoiding the inevitable, because I have lots of cutting to do in my book. Definitely.

At this point, I've read my book so many times that I'm kind of bored with it. There are parts that are really fun to read over and over again. With other parts, I just want to get it over with already. What really scares me is that it's a sign -- and not a good one. Does it mean the book itself is boring? Or does it just mean that I'm bored?

I am kind of chomping at the bit to immerse myself in one of the other stories I've started. They've all been on hold for a while as I edit my finished book, but I'm ready to get back on track with my other works in progress. I've been daydreaming about the characters that I'm still just getting to know. I've had ideas for the book I put on hold indefinitely because the story was giving me a hard time. And I've had some really interesting ideas for the book that's not a book yet -- just five pages or so, so far.

I'm just ready to move on, I suppose. I've got all these other stories calling out to me and I'm looking for something new and good to read besides. I keep gravitating to books I've already read and enjoyed, because of one a few weeks ago that was really disappointing.

But ... my first book needs my attention. I should just finish editing it and then give myself a big reward, like working on something else or reading someone else's good book. ... OK, enough stalling. Back to work!