I really recommend the prospect of taking an extended break from writing if you're like me. I write every day--all day long. Taking a month's hiatus was tough, but I think very worthwhile. I feel fresher and ready more than ever to get back into it and think my writing will be a great deal better because of it.
Taking a break:
* Helps us to recharge.
* Frees mind space.
* Allows us to look around and see the world in a whole new light and from a different perspective.
* Makes us appreciate the art and craft even more.
* Gives you time to actually stop and think about a new storyline (or several).
Give it a try sometime. Most cannot afford to have a month off. So, why not try a week?
It's something to think about.
Stacy Duplease of Stories by Stacy and Publishing by Stacy
Friday, August 7, 2009
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Greetings from Stories by Stacy
Hello! It's been a while. Sorry to not be here yesterday and add a posting to this blog. However, I'm here now.
I am mostly settled in my new home in Omaha. It's been fun (not sarcastically speaking, but I'm serious) setting up a new home and combining two households in one. This is the first time my husband and I've been under the same roof. Therefore, it's quite nice. I not only love my husband, but I like him. So, it's been a while in coming but here we are.
Omaha is a great deal better than I anticipated and I had positive thoughts about the place beforehand. It's pretty, green, and hilly. I love the people, the community in which I live, and so on. It's a slower pace than Denver and I definitely love that facet. It's also nice to be near more Christians and patriots. Everyone is friendly and when you let a driver over in front of you, they actually wave and say thank you.
It took us a month to get some of our furniture (and we're still waiting on the last round to come in on Friday). But, the wait was worthwhile. The house is a sacred place and quite peaceful. It's a retreat and that matters more to me than anything else.
We got a kitten named Sinan (pronouced See-naw-n) on Sunday and have been enjoying him very much. He's a huge ham. He has no fear. He's vocal, follows us around, and comes when called. He's a lover and purrs loudly. It looks like I've got a good helper.
I really have not had time to miss Denver yet and I think that's a good thing.
My dad is coming out to visit next week, so I'll be a little out of the loop again. Sorry about that.
It looks like I have four books I'm working on at the moment, as far as writing goes:
1. A book on 1 Corinthians. It's a bible study, devotional, reference, journaling type of book. It's meant to be done individually or in a group. Non-fiction.
2. A book on journaling. I actually call it journalblogging. It's a combination of journaling and blogging where you get thoughts out on paper or in a blog. It forces us to realize that we miss most of life every day because of busyness. We need to slow down and try to process what we experience, think, feel, be intentional about living, plan and seek our goals every day or we miss life. We forget what's important. Non-fiction. It can be done individually or in a group.
3. Zeagar. Fiction. Sci-fi.
4. A book about if walls could talk. It's set in the future and is going to be an epic love story about a construction worker who helped built the arch in St. Louis. The construction worker is purely fiction, but I want to do a series about 'Building America,' and how everyone has a story and these stories build America as well as the hands that build the landmarks. Fiction.
Also, I need to edit and get ready for publication:
1. Cammi's Story
2. Demarcations
How are you? What's new with you? Let me know.
Stacy Duplease of Stories by Stacy and Publishing by Stacy
I am mostly settled in my new home in Omaha. It's been fun (not sarcastically speaking, but I'm serious) setting up a new home and combining two households in one. This is the first time my husband and I've been under the same roof. Therefore, it's quite nice. I not only love my husband, but I like him. So, it's been a while in coming but here we are.
Omaha is a great deal better than I anticipated and I had positive thoughts about the place beforehand. It's pretty, green, and hilly. I love the people, the community in which I live, and so on. It's a slower pace than Denver and I definitely love that facet. It's also nice to be near more Christians and patriots. Everyone is friendly and when you let a driver over in front of you, they actually wave and say thank you.
It took us a month to get some of our furniture (and we're still waiting on the last round to come in on Friday). But, the wait was worthwhile. The house is a sacred place and quite peaceful. It's a retreat and that matters more to me than anything else.
We got a kitten named Sinan (pronouced See-naw-n) on Sunday and have been enjoying him very much. He's a huge ham. He has no fear. He's vocal, follows us around, and comes when called. He's a lover and purrs loudly. It looks like I've got a good helper.
I really have not had time to miss Denver yet and I think that's a good thing.
My dad is coming out to visit next week, so I'll be a little out of the loop again. Sorry about that.
It looks like I have four books I'm working on at the moment, as far as writing goes:
1. A book on 1 Corinthians. It's a bible study, devotional, reference, journaling type of book. It's meant to be done individually or in a group. Non-fiction.
2. A book on journaling. I actually call it journalblogging. It's a combination of journaling and blogging where you get thoughts out on paper or in a blog. It forces us to realize that we miss most of life every day because of busyness. We need to slow down and try to process what we experience, think, feel, be intentional about living, plan and seek our goals every day or we miss life. We forget what's important. Non-fiction. It can be done individually or in a group.
3. Zeagar. Fiction. Sci-fi.
4. A book about if walls could talk. It's set in the future and is going to be an epic love story about a construction worker who helped built the arch in St. Louis. The construction worker is purely fiction, but I want to do a series about 'Building America,' and how everyone has a story and these stories build America as well as the hands that build the landmarks. Fiction.
Also, I need to edit and get ready for publication:
1. Cammi's Story
2. Demarcations
How are you? What's new with you? Let me know.
Stacy Duplease of Stories by Stacy and Publishing by Stacy
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
I'm Back
Greetings from Omaha.
I'm back and will start to blog again tomorrow afternoon. Thank you for your patience.
By the way, I have a new kitten. He's an orange tabby, named Sinan (pronounced: See-naw-n). Sinan is a good lion name. He acts like a lion and looks like one in a way. Sinan means spearhead. So, get ready for tales of the adventurous one.
How are you? What's new with you? Drop me a line and let me know.
Stacy Duplease of Stories by Stacy and Publishing by Stacy
I'm back and will start to blog again tomorrow afternoon. Thank you for your patience.
By the way, I have a new kitten. He's an orange tabby, named Sinan (pronounced: See-naw-n). Sinan is a good lion name. He acts like a lion and looks like one in a way. Sinan means spearhead. So, get ready for tales of the adventurous one.
How are you? What's new with you? Drop me a line and let me know.
Stacy Duplease of Stories by Stacy and Publishing by Stacy
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