A lot of authors talk about how they need this and that, or rooms at this temperature, and these items around them.
I’m not like that.
I write in the most hectic situations. I never have the same drink. I’m always wishing I had a wand to cast a spell to clean my house and bring me food. I don’t even have an office. I sit on my couch. Every day. It’s my thing and I really don’t want to change it.
When I was younger, I had this amazing writing desk. I loved it. I would have my computer at arm’s length and I always had a little jar of candy (so wonder I have a big butt). It was complete quiet and no one ever bothered me. I used to write my little Backstreet Boys fan fictions and I was awesome. Then I discovered boys, well, one boy, my now husband, and writing went down the tube.
Fast forward about 10 years and I am holding my newborn daughter while my son is tearing up the house and my husband is laid up on the couch with a broken neck (car accident). I remember wanting to pull my hair out. Then, these two people came into my head and next thing I know, I’m at the computer writing their story.
Since I started writing again, like that, I’m used to the hecticness. My children are a little on the crazy side. They are loud and busy, I think they might get that from me, but I still write. I wrote Taking Shots during their summer vacation, it was hell, but I did it. Trying to Score was a little easier since they were in school but they still came home. It isn’t just them, it’s my husband too. He is a needy little thing, wanting all my attention when my characters are vying for my attention, too.
When I am not in the comforts of my home, my characters are still in my head. Talking and doing naughty stuff. So usually, I’m pulled over on the side of the road, typing out whatever it is on my phone. Or I’m at a hockey game typing my little heart out. It’s crazy and I know people think I’m nuts when my eyes shut a little and my mouth falls open. That’s usually how I look when an idea comes.
I know, scary huh?
Thanks Toni for guest posting on ToBeThode! I really, really enjoyed Taking Shots and would recommend you all read it! You can find my review of this fantastic book from yesterday.
Leah Cron says
You are a great writer so keep writing.
Kate Bill says
Oh, I am so proud of you even if your schedule is hectic since you pursue your writing.
Nelie says
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Paul Harry says
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Raymond says
Its such as you read my thoughts! You seem to understand so much about this, like you wrote the book in it or something. I feel that you can do with a few p.c. to drive the message house a bit, but other than that, that is excellent blog. A great read. I will certainly be back
DynnaLou says
This is definitely impressive and I think a lot of people would agree with me.. Anyway, I just hope this can be an inspiration to all writers too..
Carol says
Really great writing skills. It is very interesting post. Thanks for sharing this 🙂 love t so much.
MIGUELBECK says
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Samantha says
I love hearing about these from authors!