Wading and waiting and wading

I'm wading through lists of publishers and literary agents. I'm fumbling in the dark and wondering what treasures are waiting to be discovered. The unknown can be intoxicating.

I'm debating between submitting to a New York or Los Angeles agent. I'm leaning toward New York.

Note: Submission is an appropriate description of the process.

Seldom is Heard...

True teachers are, at their core, skilled encouragers. They have a way of seeing desire and ability, in a person, and meld them with their words and insights. This is an intuitive ability that is far more than the passing, atta boy - keep up the good work. They inspire in ways that are life changing.

I was reminded of that through an encounter with a former college professor last week.

Thank you, Dana.

Momentum

I've lost momentum. This trip to Africa has taken all of my creative energy. I need to get the ball rolling again on this novel. I'm beginning with this entry, as of now I'm spending two hours a day working on the book.

Once momentum is lost, it's daunting to get it back. It makes me realize how good it was when writing every morning was a regular part of my routine.

Here's to good habits, good energy and good results. It begins... again.