In my mid-thirties I discovered that I require a creative outlet. For me, it is non-negotiable. Studying was incompatible with raising six small children, so I poured myself into a novel. I have a complete rough draft, but the plot is less than satisfactory. I’ve been letting it percolate and may soon be bringing it out for an update. In the meantime two other novels have sprouted from the same rich ground and I’ve worked on them as the spirit leads.
I like working on novels. Finishing one to the level of personal satisfaction would be a treat. My protagonists are all female, either young or stunted so in need of growth. I like to be funny, but my core issues in each novel are serious. I am working to find the balance. Whether I publish a novel or not, I grow as a writer when I settle down to the rhythm of writing one.
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