Patience has never been my strong suit. The ATM isn’t fast enough for me, and don’t even get me started on a slow Internet connection! I tap my fingers and mutter under my breath, all for a few seconds. I’m not proud of it, and I do try to control myself, but it is what it is.
So the fact that I’m currently waiting on something that’s outside of my control (yes, I like to be in control; no, I’m not a control-freak), should be driving me bonkers.
By some miracle, it’s not.
Maybe it’s because it took me so long to get here. These stories, these characters, have been a part of my life for a long time, and they have been quite patient with me. They’ve stayed with me through a severe (and almost fatal) case of writer’s block. They’ve stayed while I got myself together. They’ve always been there, gently nudging me, but never pushing.
Maybe it’s because now that I am ready to set them free, to release them into the world, I don’t feel the need to rush. I want their entrance to be exciting and joyful. And yes, I want it to be as close to perfection as it can be.
As I’ve prepared Lizzie’s Surprise for release, I’ve been surprised at how much I’ve learned and at how much I am enjoying the process. Some of the work is tedious. Some of it is way outside of my comfort zone. And yes, some of it has had me close to tears. But in the end, I’ve loved every second of the journey!
I currently wear many hats, but there are one or two that I have to delegate to someone else. I’ve never been good at delegating (it’s the control thing), and I usually feel like it will be more efficient to do it myself. But I’ve done it. And I’m not letting myself stress about it.
I’m going to relax. I’m going to trust that everything will work out exactly as it should.
And I am going to relish the anticipation!
But don’t worry, I’m on the right on track. I’ll share my release date and my cover very soon! Until then, enjoy the daily snippets on my Facebook page.
So the fact that I’m currently waiting on something that’s outside of my control (yes, I like to be in control; no, I’m not a control-freak), should be driving me bonkers.
By some miracle, it’s not.
Maybe it’s because it took me so long to get here. These stories, these characters, have been a part of my life for a long time, and they have been quite patient with me. They’ve stayed with me through a severe (and almost fatal) case of writer’s block. They’ve stayed while I got myself together. They’ve always been there, gently nudging me, but never pushing.
Maybe it’s because now that I am ready to set them free, to release them into the world, I don’t feel the need to rush. I want their entrance to be exciting and joyful. And yes, I want it to be as close to perfection as it can be.
As I’ve prepared Lizzie’s Surprise for release, I’ve been surprised at how much I’ve learned and at how much I am enjoying the process. Some of the work is tedious. Some of it is way outside of my comfort zone. And yes, some of it has had me close to tears. But in the end, I’ve loved every second of the journey!
I currently wear many hats, but there are one or two that I have to delegate to someone else. I’ve never been good at delegating (it’s the control thing), and I usually feel like it will be more efficient to do it myself. But I’ve done it. And I’m not letting myself stress about it.
I’m going to relax. I’m going to trust that everything will work out exactly as it should.
And I am going to relish the anticipation!
But don’t worry, I’m on the right on track. I’ll share my release date and my cover very soon! Until then, enjoy the daily snippets on my Facebook page.
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