Awoke this morning with my head blank. I was thinking about the launch of my book, 'Dust Devils Dance' next week and what I should say about the book and how it came about. As I ran through a could of ideas I suddenly though: What is the name of my fourth character? And, for the life of me, I could not remember. How very scary that thought was. How could I tell somebody else about this character when even I couldn't remember her name and yet she plays a significant role in this novel.
Well, when John came through from the bathroom I asked him and he too didn't know. His comment was that how was he expected to remember the names of my characters when I was the one who conjured them out of the ether.
You know it was like forgetting your own sister's name. It had me worried. Was I losing the plot? Was I headed down the road of forgetting everything, including who I am? But no, after breakfast and a walk with Bella with other thoughts on my mind, like what a beautiful day it was, how warm and balmy it was so early, which was such a change from the bad weather we have been having. And as I returned, and hung my light jacket up, this wayward character just popped in as if to say, 'Hi, here I am, It's Libby'. Of course she was, and it was such a feeling of relief. So I hugged myself, which was like hugging her. You see, she has become so real to me.
Well, that sorted, I can go back to my planning and thinking and doing all the things I need to do for the launch.
So far I have been quite overwhelmed by the positive response to those wanting to attend the launch, which has left me wondering if I will have enough food and drink, and more importantly enough seating for everyone. It will all be fine if the weather stays like it is today but, what if it turns foul? Where will I I put everyone? My goodness, what have i done?
Yet, I am made to feel more than a little humble by this outpouring of love and support. Those who are away and unable to come have been so encouraging in their remarks and I am made a little apprehensive that I will live up to their standards and what they expect from me.
I am so proud of 'Dust Devils Dance', and have so many people to thank for helping it to be 'born'. It was as hard as having a baby. I spent long nights over some months looking at the ceiling and wondering where the characters would take me. The initial story I popped out during NaNowrimo last year but the perfecting and rounding out and finishing off took much longer to achieve. Some people have already had a preview and one person was surprised that I knew such bad language. But I didn't say any of it. Honestly. My characters did.
Hope that those who read it enjoy it. I had such fun writing it. I so enjoy using my writing as a vehicle for my creativity. I am truly blessed in more ways than I can tell.
Well, when John came through from the bathroom I asked him and he too didn't know. His comment was that how was he expected to remember the names of my characters when I was the one who conjured them out of the ether.
You know it was like forgetting your own sister's name. It had me worried. Was I losing the plot? Was I headed down the road of forgetting everything, including who I am? But no, after breakfast and a walk with Bella with other thoughts on my mind, like what a beautiful day it was, how warm and balmy it was so early, which was such a change from the bad weather we have been having. And as I returned, and hung my light jacket up, this wayward character just popped in as if to say, 'Hi, here I am, It's Libby'. Of course she was, and it was such a feeling of relief. So I hugged myself, which was like hugging her. You see, she has become so real to me.
Well, that sorted, I can go back to my planning and thinking and doing all the things I need to do for the launch.
So far I have been quite overwhelmed by the positive response to those wanting to attend the launch, which has left me wondering if I will have enough food and drink, and more importantly enough seating for everyone. It will all be fine if the weather stays like it is today but, what if it turns foul? Where will I I put everyone? My goodness, what have i done?
Yet, I am made to feel more than a little humble by this outpouring of love and support. Those who are away and unable to come have been so encouraging in their remarks and I am made a little apprehensive that I will live up to their standards and what they expect from me.
I am so proud of 'Dust Devils Dance', and have so many people to thank for helping it to be 'born'. It was as hard as having a baby. I spent long nights over some months looking at the ceiling and wondering where the characters would take me. The initial story I popped out during NaNowrimo last year but the perfecting and rounding out and finishing off took much longer to achieve. Some people have already had a preview and one person was surprised that I knew such bad language. But I didn't say any of it. Honestly. My characters did.
Hope that those who read it enjoy it. I had such fun writing it. I so enjoy using my writing as a vehicle for my creativity. I am truly blessed in more ways than I can tell.