Anyone who knows me knows I go through phases where I do things. I've been this way as long as I can remember.
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| By Bob AuBuchon |
I'm in a weird spot right now where I'm actively pursuing all three activities with almost equal vigor.
And, I have my friend Juliet to thank for that.
A couple months ago, probably the last time I was physically at my local critique group, Juliet as well as one of the other ladies asked if I'd read a certain author. I'm like, "Who?" I'd never heard of Craig Johnson. They were going on and on about the books, then the fact the books were being made into a TV show on cable and how well it was done.
Well, Juliet insisted I read the first book, The Cold Dish. I'd hoped to have it from my library before going out of town a couple weeks later. (Didn't happen--apparently, they're very popular right now, probably because of the TV show!) It took me about 4 - 6 weeks to get it...
... and I couldn't put it, or its sequels down.
Really.
I've read the first 5 books of the series in the last 6 - 7 weeks, have yet to watch the TV show online (I don't have a working TV for broadcast or cable, so only catch stuff on Hulu when it's available). And, on top of that, I've started reading other books again. Like Robert B. Parker, Lisa Gardner, and I have a stack on my nightstand that includes Kathy Reichs and Diane Mott Davidson.
Going back to my opening statement, I get into grooves where I'm only pursuing one task. Writing and editing had really taken over my life for the first 5 - 6 months of the year. This usually means I won't read any books whatsoever--not even writing help books--except review books for CCBR. The longest non-children's item I may read is a news article or a lengthy blog.
But the last two months have been wonderful... I've been writing actively, and reading when I'm not writing, then about 2 weeks ago, added in a craft project--crocheting a cotton afghan for my son (it's going to be a belated birthday present.)
All because of Craig Johnson.
And Juliet of course.
If you write, do you find you can do all of your other interests in close proximity with each other? Or, do you usually divide up your time whether intentionally or inadvertently so you write during the course of a few days/weeks/months and do other things in a different time frame?
Until next time,
P.S., are you on GoodReads? If so, feel free to connect with me! LS
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2 comments:
Don't you love it when you discover a new author you can't get enough of? I read pretty steadily all year 'round. I do get a little more done in the summer, since I'll take my book outside with me on days off, but all in all, I read at the same rate.
I wish I was a little steadier... but, I just can't seem to make it work!!!
I do love it when I find a new author. Then, I'll read everything they've ever done... and be chomping at the bit to read their next book! I think that'll happen here. I think there's either 8 or 9 books of Craig Johnson's out there right now. I have #6 (Junkyard Dogs) in my stack.
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