Wow, I can’t believe that On the Wings of a Word has been published for almost 7 months already! I wish I could say that I was nearly done writing book two, but I have to be incredibly raw and vulnerable. I have been struggling so much recently to write anything and I am not sure why.
Have you ever heard of imposter syndrome? It is something many people will encounter in their lives and is especially present in the life of a creative. I climbed a hill while writing OTWOAW, only to find that there was a mountain to climb from the top of that darned summit.
Sales. Marketing. Writing. Engaging my audience. Being a mom and wife. Working a full-time job (and being an unpaid taxi driver for teens). Going to church and keeping recovery at the top of the list. It became a lot! Instead of handling it with grace, I sank into myself.
I have recently dove headfirst into my faith, and God has been reminding me of the gift He gave me. While my story might be about Norse mythology, every part of it contains pieces of my soul, and every bit of my soul is intertwined with my Creator.
So, in response to my imposter syndrome, I am praying tonight that God will be with me on the battlefield of writing book two. On the Wings of a Word wove my childhood into the plot. Vala’s awkwardness is my own, and finding her way through uncertain situations is part of my story.
Book Two (currently unnamed project) will delve into the darkness. Vala is going to experience the fight between good and evil, including her place in each. I have cried multiple times thinking about the plot I have outlined in my mind. There will be a lot of pain and strife during the struggle. Will Vala come out good or bad on the other side?
I’m truly sorry I have been MIA lately but I intend to keep everyone in the know for what is happening with book two, as well as any exciting things (like book conventions and/or signings) that come up. Thank you for having grace and staying with me through this incredible journey.
No story worth telling has a perfect beginning, middle, and end. This included the writing process, which makes it that much sweeter when writer’s block ends and the words flow.
Today and always, I love you. Bye!
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