If you’ll forgive the Alice Cooper quote, “School’s out for summer.”
Time. I finally have time. Time to go to the grocery without squeezing it in between work and going to the track. Time to paint that bathroom. Time to clean out that closet. Time to get those carpets cleaned. Time to wax that kitchen floor.
Time to write.
Did you catch the pattern there? Type A personalities can never just relax. Time is a challenge — a void that must be filled. And like most Type A’s, I intend to fill it well. Not only with family projects but with new stories.
Right now, I’m splitting my time between two manuscripts — The Impetuous Amazon and A Twist of Fate. The Amazon sequel is probably my favorite story. I love the hero. I love the heroine. And I’ve thought up lots of twists and turns that I hope will keep the reader guessing. The third Amazon is whispering to me as well. I imagine I’ll give The Guardian Amazon a good start soon.
So my summer is here, and I plan to make the most of it. At least in between errands, walking Dr. Carter, and catching an occasional afternoon nap. Having lupus is hard — physically and emotionally. If I had another career, I’m not sure I could function on a year-round basis. Teaching offers me the luxury of having the summers to regain my health. For that, I am truly blessed.
And of course, there is San Francisco to look forward to the end of July. I had a blast at last year’s RWA National Conference. I hope this year is as wonderful.
To end on another Alice quote, “No more pencils. No more books. No more teacher’s dirty looks.” 