Summer is coming to and end, Labor Day is just around the corner. School starts for my baby. So sad but also happy for him. He will love school. I went to a BBQ at his Day School and they show you what they've learned in swim class. I sat back and watched as my little five-year-old proceeded to be the class clown. Hmm... did not see that one coming. LOL Morris' are notorious for being the life of the party. My maiden name was synonymous with Chitter Chatterer. (box checked by talks to much every single time.)
My SIL is getting married. Her and her daughter have shared our home for almost three years. Once again. bitter sweat. My five-year-old has lived 3 out of his 5 years with his cousin and aunt. Life will be different. But again, for them it's such a great new beginning.
As most of you know, I landed an agent. So, my writing is moving into a new phase. What phase is that you say? Writing. Haha. That's what's crazy. Is though technically things change it really is the same thing. I'm finishing one book which I will share snippets with you once it's been CP polished. And I'm trying to decide what to write next. And I have to think about different things. The book I landed my agent with is YA Contemporary. If you know me very well you know that Already There was my first attempt at Contemporary. And that everything else I've written has something make believe in it. So... what do I write now? Do I tackle a fantasy I set aside to write GA or do I go with another contemp that is tickling my brain? What if I can't write contemp by myself. LOL.
So even though the grass may look different from the other side of the fence it still gets pissed on by all the neighborhood dogs. (Oh man, I'm lame.) And so not saying my grass has been pissed on. Cause really I am still on TOTAL CLOUD 9.
But I wanted to be honest with myself and with you guys. Some might say, stop whining and enjoy the ride. And I say, I'm not whining, I'm just letting you know where my brain is. That after you do the hokey pokey and turn yourself around, you end up back in front of your computer. Once again. A writer. Alone with your brain. And it's all the same. But not.
Here is a pic of me and my lovely SIL. She is my best friend. And just like everything else in my life. Things are changing but they are still so good.
Have a great Labor Day weekend. Don't forget GUTGAA starts today with questions posted for everyone to answer. I'm over at FFF today interviewing the lovely host of GUTGAA, Deana. And if haven't heard, I'm one of the judges. WOOHOO.
It's weird when things change around you, and although they might seem small, they will affect you in a big way!
ReplyDeleteI didn't see this post as whiny, more reflective and thoughtful. <3 But if you want to whine, that's okay too! :D
"So even though the grass may look different from the other side of the fence it still gets pissed on by all the neighborhood dogs." hahaha, thanks for the morning laugh!
ReplyDeleteI love the dog/grass comment--made me laugh. Hopefully the sil and cousin aren't moving far. That would be tough since they've been such a big part of your life.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with whatever you choose to write next.
Good or bad change happens to all of us. Best of luck with writing. And the dog pissing analogy was hilarious. Oh I see by your facebook status that you watch Grimm. I'm a big fan. Can't wait for GUTGAA.
ReplyDeleteSo many changes! Thanks for reminding us that even on "the other side" it's still all about the writing :) Good luck deciding on what to write next!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like all of your changes are good :) But that doesn't mean they don't still hurt a little. I'm so excited for your new writing phase. Just remember to write what you LOVE. Nothing else matters.
ReplyDeleteI think you'll be fantastic no matter what you decide to do next. Just follow your heart. (sorry for the cheese, but it's true). Good luck with all your changes!
ReplyDeleteYou have so much going on all at once! I wish you the best and you know I'm here for you ;) I loved this post, Jenny :)
ReplyDeleteYou have a lot of changes going on at once, but they all sound like good ones so that's great! Wishing you the best :)
ReplyDeleteThat is a lot of change and I think it's normal to feel a little overwhelmed or even just shut down a bit.
ReplyDeleteChange is usually bitter-sweet - even good changes. And I still haven't congratulated you on landing an agent! That is so exciting, even though it may come with it's own challenges, too :)
ReplyDeleteHave a good weekend...
Thanks Kim!! Yes, it can come with challenges but like I said, life is still so good. ;0)
DeleteI know this is crazy, but last night I was driving home and Landslide was on the radio (the Dixie Chick's version) - and it made me think of this post :)
DeleteOh you could totally write a YA Contemp by yourself, silly girl :)
ReplyDeleteHeck, you can write anything.
And here's to change. And the good, the bad and the ugly that go with it!
I know exactly what you mean. I recently got an agent, as well. And it's so wonderful, but, yes, it opens a whole new can of worries. As for your next novel, I say write what's in your heart. And the world will say: make a brand for yourself. Tricky, tricky. Maybe magical realism is a nice go-between contemporary and make believe. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteWOOHOO!! Love Deana *and you of course* . . . I'll hop over:-)
ReplyDeleteWrite whatever speaks to you the strongest, regardless of genre!
ReplyDeleteHey:)
ReplyDeleteI'm late (no, really???) to this post, but it sounds like you are embracing the change rather than railing against it, so good for you :)
Good luck :)