Hello, Squad! I'm Back!

​Well, hello there! I’m back!
 
This summer has been a whirlwind, and I’m hoping that August will be much quieter. My writing goals this month involve, well, getting back to getting the words down.
 
Way, way back at the beginning of the year, I attempted to start the third book in my Serrulata Saga. Life kept getting in the way, however, and now months have passed and I’ve only written half a chapter. I just wasn’t in a place mentally where I could concentrate on my characters enough to get any meaningful words to go. I would start. Then stop. Then start again. Then I just gave up. I had to sort other things first if I wanted to get back in author mode. 
 
This isn’t the first time this has happened. I once stopped writing for seven whole years before committing to getting Gathering of the Four to a place where an editor would be able to give me meaningful advice. I was a different person then in a different place in time, and now I have much more of a community and sense of purpose regarding my writing to take that long of a break, but I will admit I was nervous as the weeks went by. Writing has become part of my identity, and I was scared that I was losing part of myself again. 
 
Luckily I don’t think that is the case anymore. I have carved out time to get things going again. Oh, and I’ve reserved a slot with one of my editors. Money is a motivator for me, what can I say? Now that I feel like I have an actual deadline, my confidence is much higher. 
 
This month is going to be all about balance for me. My home is in order, I have started a new exercise regimen, and my calendar isn’t overwhelming me for the first time in a very long time. I am excited to see where I’ll be as summer comes to a close.  
 
Thanks for sticking with me, y’all!