I recently traveled to an area where wifi was not as ubiquitous as we’ve become accustomed to. Even though I’d downloaded some content to watch when “powering down,” as is my nighttime habit, I chose to hang with family instead. That media deprivation, combined with no computer or writing time led to a spark of inspiration. Naturally, this was at three a.m. when I only thought my brain was resting. Isn’t that when we get our best ideas? While mindlessly driving, or showering, or dreaming? I could do no other than get out of bed and jot some notes for changes to novel number one in order to quiet my mind back to sleep mode (and I thought I was done with revision – hah!). It means incorporating new concepts, deleting outdated ones and even changing the timeframe during which the novel takes place. It means work, research and another energetic push to completion. But it will make the book so much better and since my “job” is to write the best book I can, it is necessary. Would I have come to the same conclusion had I gone about my life as usual? Possibly, but I can’t help but think it was the unusual circumstances that opened the mental door to new ideas, to another way. There is value in traveling, welcoming new experiences and taking a mental vacay. Inspiration may live in the hometown of your heart, but it will make itself known in foreign lands. Take it to new places, pay attention and hang on!
Quote of the Week…
“The soul can split the sky in two and let the face of God shine through.” Edna St. Vincent Millay, 1892 – 1950 Click here to read “Shine On,” my latest Substack post.
Check out my First Novel, now posted on Substack…
For those following the menacing misfortunes of Mandy Watkins, protagonist of my first novel, THE ART COLONY, here is a handy link reference to the chapters. Thank you, readers, for sharing a passion for reading, especially fun novels that fill a bit of your day with humor mixed in with a hint of love and…
Quote of the Week…
“Think twice before you speak, because your words and influence will plant the seed of either success or failure in the mind of another.” Napoleon Hill, 1883 – 1970
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