I’ve always said that I don’t have writer’s block. Lie from the pit. The problem is, I didn’t know it until I was talking to an author friend, Vikki Kestell about how I can’t start a book without a title. Can’t write. What’s that called? Yeah. Writer’s Block. It’s real, folks.
I just didn’t realize I have it. So it is a lie… but not an intentional one. But, had I even thought of it, it absolutely would have been obvious. It was a sin of laziness and a bit of pride, I admit. Realizing I don’t have blank-page-fright made me so happy I didn’t think about other reasons for not being ABLE to write. Duh.
Oh, yeah. I promised five more. So, I’m gonna list ’em out. My first “tell all” post.
- My bedroom is always a disaster movie from November 1 through December 26. It’s October 13 and I can’t stand to look at it right now. I think it’s practicing for the big day or something. Anyone got a torch? (I’d prefer Medieval to British flashlights. I do NOT want to see this any clearer than I already do)
- I haven’t been grocery shopping in four weeks. We have little food in the house. I’m trying to figure out how I can make dinner out of leftover baked chicken chests, a bottle of Dijon mustard (that hubby hates) and a bag of moldy bread crumbs that once was a loaf. Oh, and grapes. We have massive amounts of grapes for some unknown reason. Anyone got an infection? I think I can cure it or make wine to sterilize a wound if it’s in that. Just don’t die before it ferments.
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I can quote the movie Arthur with Dudley Moore and Liza Minnelli from beginning to end. I don’t recommend watching it, but I’ve seen it so many times as a kid that I can quote it. In fact, many of the “family phrases” that we say in this house are from that movie… and my kids don’t even know it.
- Unlike most authors, I hate coffee. Total failure, I admit this. I do, however, make myself drink it from time to time. It usually helps me avoid the nebulizer when I feel an asthma attack coming on. I figure caffeine is better for you than albuterol.
- I have mad organization and decluttering skills. Weirdly enough, I also have little motivation to keep UP those systems and decisions. I think I actually like letting things get into disarray so I have the fun of fixing it again. Oh, and I just learned this about me. Like 32.4 seconds ago when I started typing it.
Bonus:
I am not done with my Christmas shopping. Hey, I don’t even have lists together. I am not looking forward to the mess. Truth be told in this post about me being a liar, I just want to wake up and have done it all, enjoyed every second, and not have to actually DO anything. Weird, right? Christmas is my favorite time of year. I love wrapping gifts. Maybe if I go buy wrapping paper I’ll get the urge to figure out WHAT we’re doing this year. Yeah.
So back to that whole “Writer’s Block” thing. I need a series title (books’ll have their own titles) for sisters who reconnect, reunite, reignite their relationship after many years. Right now, I’ve got “Sister-to-Sister.” Not exactly inspiring. Ideas anyone?
How about going Biblical for inspiration?
From Ezekiel, “True Sister of Your Sisters,” “Thou shalt drink of thy sister’s cup deep and large”
Song of Solomon, “A garden inclosed is my sister”
Genesis, “With great wrestlings have I wrestled with my sister, and I have prevailed”
Proverbs, “Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister; and call understanding thy kinswoman:”
Maybe these will help? There are also public domain poems that might inspire, like this one:
https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/To_My_Sister_%28Gordon_poem%29
Sister Fix (as in restoring the relationship, and as in gotta have more time together soon).
Are you planning separate books to highlight each sister’s life during the years apart and the events that reunite them with each other again? If so, maybe “”The Sister Sagas”, “Homecoming Sisters,” “Circle of Sisters,” or “Celebrating Sisters.”
Actually, no. Each book will be about different sisters who, for whatever reason the book explores, will be reuniting and getting to know each other again. Their backstories will be a part of the book, but the MAIN part of the book will be about that reconnection.
You are always so REAL. I love that you embrace your human side. So here are my thoughts. Treasure you! Don’t try to fix what isn’t broken. If it works for you, go with it. Well, except for the whole grocery thing….you might need to do that occasionally! LOL!
Have a wonderful stress free day!
Suz
We had pizza last night. How many nights can I do that before even my pizza loving husband revolts? I’m already revolting against the idea. Hmmm… that might not work…
1. Sister My Sister
2. Forever Friends
3. A link to our past a Bridge to our future.
4. Thick and Thin
5. A gift that will last forever
Forever Family..
Linked
Not by blood alone..(the whole blood thing???)
Only a Call Away
1. bedroom… Read first 8 chapters of Miss Minimalist.. free from Amazon…. worth every penny AND do it.. get girls to help. We have a lady in our church who keeps our toss out clothes in her basement, we can go and get what fits for no charge.
2.Supper.. Savory bread pudding.
3.” I’ve fallen and I can’t get up.” Where’s the beef?” “Shoot the puck!” ( Canadian for pee or get off the pot”,
4 Coffee with a heaping spoon on hot chocolate powder make awesome choco mocho.
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Name for Books : “Intimate Strangers””The Other Side of the Penny,” Look what I found on the way through life”.
“Two of a Kind” “The long wait.”
Christmas wrapping, you are on your own. I bought fabric and made Santa Sacks . The are reusable and I sew the end to discourage peeking. Paper and stones may be added for mystery.