new story

Over the weekend I didn't really do any writing, and I haven't for the better part of the beginning of this week. And the reason is because I'm housesitting this week. It's a good thing, as I had this story idea that I really love.

I think it'll take place about 2040ish but it's not really a sci-fi novel...which would be interesting for me to write since I've read only about five sci-fi books. I'm still of course working out the details and the cast of characters, of course, but I'm really excited about this.

For the past few months I've been trying to work on a new idea to get my mind off of Paradise without Heaven for a time, but nothing really grabbed my attention. I'm really wanting to start work on it, but may not be able to until next week.

working days lead to working evenings

I suppose the good news about the movement from my wisdom tooth is that I'm not up to going out and so I can stay inside and work on some writing. I've started work on a new query letter for my novel since the first one seems to have lost its shimmer. I had interest within the first week of sending out the query letter (to be honest, a couple of months ago since I'm only able to send out a few at a time in between researching) and then nothing.

Not really sure I can write a good letter while I'm trying to ignore the pain in my jaw. And yes, I could get my wisdom teeth taken out but they're coming in straight and so once its in, there shouldn't be anymore pain.

Wish me luck!

quiet afternoon

Ended up having the afternoon off work. Not really because of any holiday or summer hours or anything. Came home and all I wanted to do was try to get a little sleep to get rid of this pounding headache. Anyway...it was so wonderful to have the afternoon off. It's like playing hookey from high school almost. I need to do this more often.

Anyway, yes, I did get some writing done. I've started work on a new idea I've had for some time that takes place here in DC. Good news is if I need to do any research, I can take a quick walk around the block and check out any bars or restaurants easily. I won't have to spend a hurried work-filled two weeks on the other side of the world trying to take everything in.

This one is also a lot lighter in that it's not about any newsworthy tragedies. Should be more fun to write as there are quite a few scenes in my other novel that are so emotionally draining! The first time I wrote this funeral scene took a whole Saturday, and that was one of the longest and most depressed Saturdays I've ever had.

Oh well. You gotta suffer for your art, right?

Really looking forward to working on this and of course to finish editing my other novel.