Apart from the ever recurring resolution of “I’ll lose some weight this year”
and
“I’ll read more and eat less,”
“I’ll read more and eat less,”
my goal for 2016 (other than not falling off the ladder when I
clean out my gutters) is to write at least one new novel:
Perhaps a stand-alone sequel
(or prequel) to my Egyptian series that will grow to five books on January 6th.
Why else -- in Book 5, The Nile Conspiracy, would I have
left several clues about the Khepri,
a people long preceding my First Dynasty Egyptians? Why else indeed?
Now then, it’s time
to conjure up new characters, sketch an outline, wonder how to start - and how to keep going. Nora Roberts was once credited for having this one fast and simple rule for writing a novel:
“Ass in Chair.”
Easier said than done when said chair is frequently ocupado.
You're so funny! Yes, "ass in chair" is most important, and definitely easier when other aren't already in it. Good luck on losing weight, reading more, not falling off a ladder, and on your new books! Have a peaceful and prosperous 2016!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lexa. We all know only half of those resolutions will be followed - at this point, let's hope it's the ladder-straddling wish.
DeleteHappy New Year to you, too.