Silly Mom Thoughts

I feel awful for neglecting my blog this week, but it is for good reason. First, I am going on day 5, yes, FIVE of no morning sickness, nausea, or any of that crud. (Can I get a woot woot?)

Second, because of my reinstated bodily normalcy (well, except for the fact that I’m still eating for three which is cooler than cool), I have been writing my booty off to submit to the Accentuate Services short story contest. I have one story almost entirely completed, themed around The Present. It’s a love story between two people who are forced to live every day as if it were their last. I have some additional scenes I’m adding, to give it that real “punch you in the gut” effect and then it’s completely done. For this story, I’m really trying to make my readers fall in love with the characters, even though they know what may happen to them.

Then, I’m working on the outline for a second story themed around The Future. Both of these stories are due on Tuesday, March 31st, so it is crunch time right now. Normally, I like spending a lot more time with a story, but unfortunately, this time it’s going to be more last minute than I’d like. I’ll take it, though. I’d rather feel well than still be feeling like death warmed over.

And, along the lines of my stories… I had a friend ask me if I let anyone read them before I submit them. Definitely! I am always looking for people who want to do a read-through of my story and give me any feedback or critiques (constructive, of course). If that sounds like fun to you, let me know and I’ll put you on my list of readers. I also get a lot of great feedback on the forum from my fellow writer friends, but it’s incredibly valuable having input from people who may not write, but enjoy reading!

Alright, I must be off to put kiddos down for naps and keep plugging at my stories! Wish me luck.

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