So Much Has Happened

Since I last wrote, so much has happened to me.

At the end of November 2022, my mother passed away. It was earlier than expected, but it was a release for her. Then just over 24 hours later, I had a fall at home (I blacked out). As a result of the fall, which I do not remember, I broke five ribs in seven places and fractured my scapula. I was home from work for nine and a half weeks. Thankfully, I had my sister and my brother and his wife, to care for me.

It also meant that I went nowhere near a computer for several weeks, as I couldn’t sit for too long in the same position without feeling some pain. That meant no writing, editing, or anything to do with publishing. Even if I tried, my mind would not have been in it to the degree that I would want.

A couple of months prior to those events, I had given one of my manuscripts to a colleague at work to read over. More of a beta read than an edit, but I invited to make comment all the same. She returned it to me and it sat in my office until a few weeks ago.

Once I had actioned the edits and comments, I have now progressed to getting my next book ready for publication. It is book two in a series. The first one was released back in 2018. (Title and release dates to follow soon.)

I have a whole series of new balancing acts to perform now that I live alone. Each one takes me away from writing, so I have to be so much more mindful of my priorities, eating and sleep.

I wish it were as easy as having a more considerable bank balance, then I cold concentrate on what I’d prefer to. Then again, depending on what I do, will also determine exactly how much concentration I apply. Certain things I do end quickly (shorter attention span than I am happy with), whilst others take the time they require and I wonder where the time has gone.

I am glad of where I am, despite the pain of loss. Time management is so much more at the top of my agenda than ever before. Mainly to do the things I need to do at the right times.

Remember with delight and joy those you miss, or those you have lost. They will remain in our hearts always.

I will chat to you soon with more details of my pending title release.