Stop Writing, Inspire the Muse

I know many people think I'm nuts by forcing myself to go on a writing sabbatical (blogging doesn't count, of course), but a break from writing does a few of things for this writer:

1) it allows this writer time to get grounded.  Life happens around the writer if we aren't careful.  We delve so deep into our own little worlds and release the BALROG (no, that is NOT the code word for farting, people.  Remember your Lord of the Rings--the dwarves delved too deep in Moria and released a creature worse than orcs), er, forget to live our life.

2) Reading.  I'm reading many, many books, from middle grade fiction to murder mysteries and romances.  It recharges my mental juices.

3) It helps get me excited about writing again.

4) It allows me to enjoy the holidays with my family.

5) this time also allows me to wrap up 2010 and think about my goals for 2011.  I'll keep in mind that my goals must be adaptable to any occasion--for example, if I manage to get a contract. *fingers crossed*

6) I'm really NOT an everyday writer--blogs don't count--but it doesn't mean that I don't think about my stories.  I'm always thinking about how I'm going to edit FAERIE or TROLL.  Or even trying to figure out what my next blog serial or book 4 would be.

7) Time is running out and my kidlet requested a scarf and hat for Christmas.  I whipped out the hat in about an hour, but the scarf will take longer.  Thank goodness for Christmas specials!  I can sit and crochet to my heart's content or until my hands cramp up.  She knows I'm making it, so there's no need for secrets.

--on a side note:

A couple of days a week, my MIL volunteers at her church to provide after school care.  Well, the topic came up that I write middle grade stories and one of her little 10-year olds wanted to read some of my stories so I edited SUGAR PLUM DISASTER for the gazillionth time and printed it out for her. 

The little girl LOVED IT! She loved it so much that she made pictures of Piper (the hot pink faerie) and Kyte (my 11-year old heroine).  I got so geeked out that I had my first fan! :-)

--another side note:

I actually got carded (I'm sure they're suppose to card EVERYONE) the other night at Buffalo Wild Wings.  I didn't bring my wallet.  Oops. I looked at her and asked if the wrinkles were enough evidence that I was over 21.  *snort* She still asked me what year I was born in.  Heck, I should have told her that I was three years OLDER THAN THE HUBSTER --who she didn't even card!
Guess dying my hair IS paying off.  Heck, people, I'm almost 1 1/2 times 21 years old! 
BTW: the 'hot' sauce for the wings--is FREAKIN' HOT!

Anyhoo, that's it for now.  I'll try to blog over the next couple of weeks, but it might be sporadic. 
Have a safe and healthy holidays.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Peace out!