I have succumbed to the Procrastination Station once again so no writing has been done thus far. I have to admit, I’m just not feeling this month’s selection. Anyone who knows me would be as shocked as I am at that admission- I love for everything vintage and from the 1930’s/1940’s era. But the Hard Boiled Crime? I’m struggling with it.
I had a brief conversation with my sister today and I admitted this to her. We both came to the conclusion that perhaps the genres that I don’t like (i.e. Westerns) will be easier to write because I don’t get caught up with residual influence from what I’ve been exposed to or being bogged down with actually caring about how it turns out. I’m a notoriously picky reader so I’m hoping that this year will have far more successes than failures.
I also have the sneaking suspicion that I don’t really care about this month’s choice. Why would I think that? It’s a pretty scary realization; I hope it’s not an indication that my peak performance has been achieved already. I do have to start making an effort to get this story moving, though. The point of no return is quickly approaching and soon I’ll be too far behind to catch up. I still have a chance now but it’s quickly dwindling.
12 Novels in 12 Months 
Sometimes you just have to go with your gut . . . and write where your muse takes you instead of forcing inspiration. 🙂 It’s okay to let it go.
It’s very difficult to let things go sometimes but you’re right, sometimes you just have to do it. Not everything will work out but that’s okay. It’s important to remind yourself that. Thanks for the support, encouragement and the “permission” to let it be. I know I don’t need anyone’s permission to do what i want with this project but it’s comforting to know that it’s okay to not succeed.