Back to Goals, Realizations, & Upcoming Events

Posted on September 3, 2011 at 4:40 PM

After the hurricane, there was a lot to do. Now I'm back to focusing on my goals. For the weight, I've resumed kickboxing and am eliminating bread, pasta, rice, and potatoes from my diet. We'll see how I do.

For my writing, I'm back to doing the edits on my book. I'm pushing now since I have people waiting for it. Yes, there are vampires and rare supernaturals.

I also have two different books that will also start series and two novellas. One started in Philadelphia and I handwrote it by booklight during the storm. It's a third done, but I know the entire story.

One of my favorite holidays is coming up--Halloween. So we'll be having great writers and contests all week long. That requires setup and I'm in the process.

Yes, I'm completely back. --Susan

Writer's Care: Sleep

Posted on September 11, 2011 at 8:40 PM

I've learned a few things this week. One is that if you're on a writing deadline, starting a diet probably won't work. One big thing at a time is enough right now. Dieting is a big thing, and turning in a book on deadline is also a big thing. Sleep is important to writing well. From my reserach, sleeping 7-8 hours a day is also important to losing weight. Apparently if you don't get enough sleep, you're body thinks you need more food and your appetite increases.

Sleeping the full eight is tough for me. I become alive in a huge way writing-wise at night. Oh well. I'm working on it. Back to editiing.

- Susan

Goals: Always Move Forward

Posted on July 19, 2011 at 5:49 PM

I've been doing well. Most days I average 1000 words. One day I did 2000, but the next I did 500. Right now I am 4500 words from the end of my newest vampire/supernatural adventure romance novel.

Exercise? Kickboxed twice last week and walked one day. I've been glued to the computer trying to finish the book. Preparing for the Authors After Dark Convention? I have my steampunk costume almost done. I need footwear and some accessories. But for the second costume, I'm starting from scratch. If you can't do everything, forgive yourself and start again the next day. Goals are challenging. :-) You're worth the challenge. Hang in there and so will I. --Susan Susan Hanniford Crowley