It never gets any easier…
I’m still posting daily over on eHarlequin and so far I’ve given away a copy of my book, chocolates were from yesterday, and today I’m giving away two more historical romances. Feel free to stop by!
Yesterday I started digging away at the new Irish proposal. I had about 8 pages, and let me tell you, the writing never gets any easier. I was ready to throw them all out. Then suddenly, my hero started coming to life. He’s a bad boy hero, a former Irish slave. And ohhh, is he fun to write. I think this will be a situation where those 8 pages were needed in order to get me on the right track. I’ll still probably throw them out, but maybe it’s like exercising. You have to run around the block a few times to warm up. After working most of the day, I ended up with about 3 pages. How pitiful is that? 
So today, I’m hoping that I can push myself further and get more pages. On my best writing days, I can achieve 10-12 pages.
I also took my five-year-old to the library storytime yesterday. My goodness, the boy is a nervous Tilly. He stared up at me when we were at the circulation desk waiting and said, “Mom, I don’t think this is a good idea.” 
I told him it was storytime, not brain surgery. But he remained attached to my leg the entire time. So much for my dreams of having a half hour of uninterrupted writing time! Next week might go better.
I’ve started reading Alyssa Day’s book Atlantis Rising. It’s good so far. At first, I was a bit confused with all the characters thrown at me, but then it settled in and it’s a fun read. It reminds me a little of Christine Feehan’s “Dark” series.
I am getting so excited about attending the Romance Writers of America National conference. To me, it’s like one big slumber party with all of my best friends around me. Love it! Are any of you folks going to be in Dallas? If so, please PLEASE come by and visit me at the Literacy Signing Wednesday night. I will be forever grateful. 
Michelle posted in Writing @ 7:21 am | Viewed 2156 times
Bonnie Ferguson Says:
Your bad boy hero sounds intriguing.
Holly Says:
Ooh…is this new bad boy hero a new single title or part of a series? Sounds like it will be good.
Kids are so funny and it always happens that when you think you’ve found something that will entertain them so you can have a moment’s peace or time to write, they’ll take little or no interest in what you plan for them. My mom always said kids will react the opposite of what you expect them to. LOL
My daughter is outgoing as all get out, but take her around someone she doesn’t know well or hasn’t seen in a while and she’s a clingy little booger and suddenly VERY shy.
I of course won’t be going to the RWA conference(not a member- yet
). I’m hoping to join RWA and the KY chapter at the end of this year as my Christmas gift from hubby and the kids and each year that follows. You’ll have to post about how it goes.
Do you think this year will feel different than the previous ones you’ve been to now that you’re published?
Nicole Reising Says:
I have to say lately I’ve done the same thing you just mentioned… wrote a bunch before things started clicking and knew I was throwing all that other out. BUT as you said, I look at it and feel like I had to go through that… to really get to know my characters and so forth.
Cole
Tori Lennox Says:
I wish I was going to National.
Suzanne Says:
I can’t wait for RWA!!
Kelly Says:
Your hero does sound exciting. And I like your warm up theory. I’ll keep that in mind the next time I’m having trouble. Hope you have fun at Nationals. I’m going to miss it again this year but I’ll definitely be there in San Fran 2008!
Melissa Says:
In a way, it’s a bit frustrating that the writing isn’t any easier even after you’ve been published. But I suppose we can’t have our cake and eat it, too!
Lexi Connor Says:
Yes, the bad boy hero does sound great! Yes, it’s good to know someone else is struggling with new heroes. Yes, I will definitely stop by during Nationals!
Cindy Says:
Your hero does sound intriguing. I wish I was going to National. Can’t this year. But next year, nothing will keep me away.