For the next 2 months, I am going to be taking a break from this blog. I have fun writing these posts, but they take me about 6 hours on a weekend to complete. Hours that could be spent preparing my sequel for beta readers in November (among other things). I tend to hyperfocus when there is a lot to do.
Do I have a lot to do? Probably not if you compare my schedule with others’. But sometimes you have to set your own pace. I am often ashamed that I write quite slowly, struggle balancing hobbies with social obligations, or don’t perform well on very little sleep. The world currently favours quantity and speed above all else. Perhaps some can achieve quality alongside those things; who am I to question them? But, for now, I can’t produce something of a high standard quickly. Maybe other writers out there feel the same way?
The slow and steady approach probably won’t see my duology trending, but many of my favourite books were never bestsellers upon release. We can advertise our stories for decades to come – if they’re well-written, they’ll never get old. While my books aren’t perfect, you can be sure they are written with a lot of care, attention to detail, and input from people who can spot the errors I miss.
Additional Thoughts
It feels like spring here in Cape Town, and I’m looking forward to exploring nature areas near to my home. The OT I have is a magician. I honestly don’t know how my thumb has the range of movement I’m seeing. We’re even loosening up the contractures. It’s a relief to no longer have a hand that looks (and smells) like a fillet glazed in honey. I’ll continue wearing a glove for another month to compress the scarring.
I may have some more art coming to my Ko-fi gallery in September. I’ll be back in November with exciting updates on the following projects:
- Art commissions
- Short stories
- Interactive fiction (coming in December)
- The completion of Draft 2
C B Lansdell 