I have been neglecting my blob (and emails and dishes and housework) because I started a new book. It is a fantasy. I have never written fantasy before, so this is an all new genre and I am loving it. I feel like I have finally found my calling in life. I know that sounds weird, but for the last couple of years I have had bouts of depression and felt like I had no direction. I kept telling everyone that I needed to get away "find myself", but no one understood. I'm sure some of you have felt that way from time to time. Since I started this book, the inspiration has been flowing like crazy. I have a strange adrenaline that I have never experienced, even in my daily activities. I have a new attitude at work, I have more patience with my son and I've lost 5 pounds. I know some of that is just because I am glued to my computer and forget to eat, but...the fact is, I love life. My husband says I act like I'm on drugs, but I don't care. I don't even care if the book gets published (okay, so that's not totally true). I am just having a blast writing it.
About 6 months ago, I had a dream. My dreams are very vivid and sometimes go on for several nights. It's like watching a movie. Anyway...the dream I had was about 2 girls in their early 20's that were best friends. One is a photographer and the other one does editing and posting for her online photography studio. One day....
Okay, you have to wait for the book. Sorry. I just have to say that one of the girls is from "another place" and there is all kinds of magical stuff that happens to them, including a warrior with lots of muscles, long dark hair and....Nope...you have to wait for the book...LOL
If you haven't guessed, the book is based on my dream. Maybe that is why I am so passionate about it. When I get more of it written and polised, I will post a small tidbit for everyone to read.
Until then, I'm back to my writing. Yippee!!!
Good for you! That is exciting that you're having all this energy and motivation for this book. Go for it!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome feeling to know you finally found what you're passion is in writing!
ReplyDeleteI too deal with depression. It's not fun at all. I take Prozac and it really helps. I used to take Zoloft but Prozac is better! For a long time I felt very ashamed of this...but it is who I am. So what- I have to take Prozac to be a better person. Sure, it still bothers me from time to time because I am not 'normal'. But what's normal anyway? All I know is I am a better person, wife, mother, friend, housekeeper etc... while taking my meds.
Anyway, back to YOU, since this blog is yours after all and not mine! hehe
I am so stoked for your novel...it sounds so intriguing and I want to read more! You're killing me, Christine! I can't wait for you to finish it...keep it up!
What an awesome feeling to know you finally found what you're passion is in writing!
ReplyDeleteI too deal with depression. It's not fun at all. I take Prozac and it really helps. I used to take Zoloft but Prozac is better! For a long time I felt very ashamed of this...but it is who I am. So what- I have to take Prozac to be a better person. Sure, it still bothers me from time to time because I am not 'normal'. But what's normal anyway? All I know is I am a better person, wife, mother, friend, housekeeper etc... while taking my meds.
Anyway, back to YOU, since this blog is yours after all and not mine! hehe
I am so stoked for your novel...it sounds so intriguing and I want to read more! You're killing me, Christine! I can't wait for you to finish it...keep it up!
Thanks for all your wonderful comments. I love being a part of something so uplifting and encouraging. You guys rock.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to get to know you all better.
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I can feel your excitement through your post. I'm so happy for you and can't wait to read what you've written.
ReplyDeleteI have to disagree with the queen of chaos - Zoloft is so totally better! :D
ReplyDeleteThe moral of the story is - anyone who reads this who comes up against the decision to go on antidepressants, (or this probably applies to any drug) find the one that works for you. Work with your doctor until you find something that works best for your body with the least side effects. Prozac was TERRIBLE for me.
Anyway, that's not what I was going to originally post about; I just had to say something. :)
Christine, I'm so excited for you and your new book! 'Twilight' started from a dream, as well.
I did NaNoWriMo last year and the book I wrote was a fantasy and it was so exciting! I'd only written contemporary things before and it was a whole new experience to write whatever came to mind. I could make up whatever I wanted to about the people. I could have them say things that modern people would never say. It was so much fun!
Good luck with your book! It sounds like you're doing great!
I have to say good for you. It is wonderful to find direction in your life. Sounds like a good story.
ReplyDeleteI also have suffered from severe post partum depression just a few years ago but I was scared to go the route of pharmecuticals (sp) so i went to supplements and i feel so much better.
I have used many dreams in my writing, i rely on them alot for inspiration. they can be so cool.
I had to laugh at your glued to the computer comment. when i was writing my rough drafts there was a week that i wrote for 12-15 hrs a day it was awesome stuff i was putting out. I write SF and i was dealing with my MC and he was dealing with his teenage soins and premarital relations and teen pregnancy. When i sat back and that chapter was finished i thought wow the spirit was guiding me on that it was awesome.
Any ways good luck with your writing i love fantasy just less than i love SF.
Michelle
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