Life and such...

[eli_writes]

Writing: I don't know where my priorities are going right now since I am so wrapped up in Razor still. I hope to get scene six posted today or tomorrow!!

I also wrote that short in response to the prompt challenge that someone has suggested some really interesting work with. *sighs* I am really getting away from my romance, but we shall see where

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[eli_writes]

I doubt people hate you for not posting. Part of the reason I can post mine as fast as I can is that I am posting mine rough-rough. The spelling and grammar are good because I am an innate editor in that respect, but the rest of it needs going over.

As for the volume of my writing, part of that is because I am not in school. When I was in school, I probably would have written less. Second, I started writing in the Nano challenges two years ago and I think it has significantly inproved my output, if not my quality. ;) I am doing WriYe for the first time this year and loving it.

I have written and read romance for so long that it is very different for me to write something like Razor. I have to admit, although it is hard, I think it is really important in a lot of ways, many of which are internal. :)

I just moved into a new apartment last month and nothing is really fixed up the way I want it to be. I still have boxes and totes all over the place. I hope to take care of it in the next two weeks.

I do like my job for the most part and the let me write sine I have a lot of down-time in the middle of the night. Soooo...no complaints. :D

I am about to heat up some pan-fried pecan encrusted trout for dinner with stir-fried veggies, too. I need to pick up some eggs so I can have some traditional breakfasts, too. ;)

How's things on your end?

eli.

[yaoi_slut]

I don't know if it's real hate, but I did have a few threats. x_x People can be mean sometimes, lol. To be honest, it isn't that I'm worried I'll be hated. I'm worried I'll be forgotten. I'd built up a pretty good sized fanbase considering I'm not famous or anything. It'd suck to see that go away so easily. But you know, you make people wait, this kind of thing happens. Maybe someday I'll be published and I can get those people back again, lol.

I went to a really good Romance publishing seminar. I could give you some cool info if you'd like. I don't write the stuff but the seminar was good for general stuff, too. It was very useful, getting a peek into the actual world of publishing. And then there was the Harlequin world, which is insane.

Man, I've been in this apartment over two years and I STILL have not finished unpacking. Lol, I suck hardcore. I need to get this done this week. Spring break.

Good luck getting your unpacking done! I hope you finish it quickly and it turns out the way you wanted. ^^

I would love a job that gave me more writing time. I may get one, actually... But it'd have a strange schedule. Still, large pay for part time work, and I'd get paid to travel the country, even the world. So, two things to help with my writing I guess. We'll see.

Ooh healthy, yummy food! (minus the pecan part cause I'm allergic XD) Sounds good. My food has been kind of boring today. But hey. I think I stuck under my limit, though I got hungry a minute ago and had two pieces of multi-grain toast.

I need to lay off the grains. They make me sick to my stomach. x_x

Anyway, good for you being healthy and productive! I'm jealous. XD

[eli_writes]

I don't know..If they were making threats, I wouldn't want them back. If they just drifted off, then I would want them back. ;)

I would love the info that you got at the seminar! I truly want to be published one of these days (read: in the next 5 years). I wouldn't mind being published by Harlequin considering that a number of their authors do go on to write in the larger field of romance or in other genres.

I know that if I don't get this apartment whipped into shape soon, I won't. Part of my motivation is having a space for my writing, my art, and my AVON.

That job almost sounds too good to be true...If you were traveling, I would think it would be full-time at least.

I just finished the trout, but earlier I had stuffed Tilapia. :D Of course, I am also having cake. ;)

If grains make you sick, stay away from them. Although I would get tested to find out which ones you are allergic/sensitive to. For several years, I stayed away from wheat, barley, spelt, oats, etc. because they thought I was allergic to wheat. Turns out I am only allergic to barley. Which means I can eat some things I was avoiding. :) Like cake.

And there's no reason to be jealous...I just have really good reasons for trying to meet my goals. I am not perfect, though. I haven't written much tonight or taken those walks I want to take.

eli.

[yaoi_slut]

Yeah, I'm not sure how it's part time (it's a flight attendant position) but I can only work 20 hours a week. I can work up to 100 though, if I want overtime. But that's still nothing. That'd be like 25 hours a week, max. I'd never quite be home on that kind of schedule, but I'd have my laptop with me.

I may or may not get it, though. They're flying me out for the interview but I'm having major issues getting my passport so I guess we'll see. x_x

Ooh, yummy foods, very good. I would stay away from grains if I wasn't allergic to everything. I have a carb intolerance but I'm also allergic to nuts, soy, peanuts, artificial sugars, peas, beans and corn starch. And I'm lactose intolerant. So it's like, I just have to eat what I can. A little grain isn't as bad. I'm just kind of used to my stomach hurting while I eat. I can't think of many times when it didn't. When I eat shrimp it doesn't, but I'm broke. x_x

Ah yes, the allergy testing. Been there, done that. ^^ I just noticed you said that. Most people haven't heard of it. You understand. Oooh. Though honestly I've thought of getting tested again because at my last test I only reacted to a few nuts, but they told me to stay away from all of them. So maybe I could actually be able to eat some nuts. Hm, but it's risky. I have anaphylaxis, so I have to be careful.

That's great that you aren't allergic to all those things! How awful would that be. x_x I used to do that with candy because it all used to have warnings about having peanut oil, back in the day. So I had M&M's for the first time three years ago, lol.

I just wish I could be productive. Hopefully I will today. So I'm a bit jealous. ^^:

Oh and that's good that you're getting your apartment clean. See, even with motivation, I tend to fail at that, lol. But that's great that you're going to get it done. A clean space is so important for creativity.

As for my readers... I think what I'm saying is I want to avoid having that happen. I was just saying "people hate me now" and was telling you what happened. I certainly am not going to bend to mean people. But I just hope that it doesn't end up like that. x_x

Oh well, though. You can't force creativity.

[eli_writes]

You really cannot force creativity. It seems that my muse is definitely leading me in new directions. I have a great idea to go with The Pen is Mightier. I went ahead and wrote out the concept so I can work on some other stuff, but we shall see if it will allow it.

Some days I feel very productive while others, I feel completely worthless. I think it depends on the day. I am trying, though.

I just hope I can get some cleaning and organizing done so I have my spaces set up soon. :)

eli.
Your allergies sound like a complete nightmare. I think they would make me miserable. *hugs*

[yaoi_slut]

Hey, gotta let the muse take you where it wants to go. Lol. Otherwise it may get pissed off and run for a few days. ^^

Ooh I love getting random ideas. I have tons of notes here and there. Actually, lying in bed last night, I had an idea for a line and had to grab my cell phone to record it. XD

I know what you mean, though. I want to clean some more today and got a little chunk done yesterday, but the next day I'll be like, meh. Oh well.

But good luck with your own cleaning and organizing. Hopefully I can meet you there. ^__^

And yeah, the allergies are a pain. I get by though. *hugs* Thank you. ^__^

[eli_writes]

I have learned to write whether the Muse is cooperating or not, but it is certainly easier when the Muse is there and having fun, too.

As for cleaning, tomorrow will be dedicated for that since I am off work. Today I cooked. I sauted veggies and stuff. Tomorrow I will be cooking vegetarian chili. Friday I will probably make eggplant lasagna.

The organizing will definitely be tomorrow and Saturday. :)

*hugs*

eli.