I went to work on Monday. I figured I could get more done at half speed by going to work than I could by staying at home. I ran out of gas about halfway through the afternoon, but that time got longer each day. I hit it hard all day today.
My cold doesn’t mean I was completely idle on the writing front. I sent out two copies of The Hat to beta readers. I also received beta feedback on my novel, The Yak Guy Project. In addition, I have two Lisa Burton Radio interviews to work on now, and several more inquiries.
Today started like any other; in the dark and covered by bulldogs.
Frankie is across my lap just below Otto in this image. (They love me.) Before I left for work, I received the first Lisa Burton promotional poster for The Hat. That gives me a cover and one poster.
By the time I got home, I already received one full beta workup on The Hat. I am so excited about the remarks here. It went over well, and I can’t wait to share it with you. Tonight, I sent off a lengthy email to Sean Harrington for the second promotional Lisa poster. I included a lot of photos this time, because it’s a big scene in the story being represented.
Looks like this weekend is all about editing either the novel or the novella. I also have some interviews to get to. No idea what kind of time I’m going to have, but it feels good to get back to full power.
Sometimes those things can really get you done. Looks like Otto feels it.
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I never felt truly awful, but I didn’t have the juice to put into projects either. Otto is not a morning person, so his first reaction is to eat then nap.
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Yay for recuperation!!!!
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I highly recommend it.
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Congrats on the progress. Always nice to take some steps in sprite of a cold.
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It didn’t take much effort to mail out copies, but while I felt crappy, they were working on things for me to do when I felt better.
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Thank everything for beta readers.
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More helpful now that I’ve lost my critique group.
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Well done, Craig. Your tenacity is admirable. My husband just about curls up and dies when he is sick.
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Work piles up if I’m absent. Maybe I wasn’t at 100%, but it was more productive than if I’d stayed home again.
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So glad to hear you are almost hitting your stride again, Craig. I’m still using mine as an excuse to malinger, but at my age I figure I’ve earned a little time out!
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You may have. One of the nice things about being an author is the ability to work at our own pace.
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Amen to that…
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So glad you’re feeling better and moving at your regular pace! After all these dark mornings I’ve had the last few weeks, Sadie’s finally taken to lying beside me on the sofa, but she still sleeps until about 6:45!
I am curious about Yak Guy and anxious to read The Hat! 🙂
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I have some work to do on Yak Guy, but not too much on The Hat. I’m sure The Hat will come out first.
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Glad to hear you’re feeling better.
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Thank you.
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It’s good to hear you are feeling better and back working again. Good luck with the writing.
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I just need to knuckle down and do some writing. Edits are calling me right now.
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Glad you’re feeling better – love the pic!
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Thanks, Teri.
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So happy to hear you’re feeling better. Take it easy until you’re 100%. Nothing bad ever came of snuggling with doggies.
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I agree. One is up here right now.
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Glad you are better. Must have been the pooch power.
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I’m sure it helps.
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🙂
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That is awesome progress and all good news.
Frankie looks like she’s sound asleep and 100% comfortable 🙂
Wishing you a productive weekend on whichever project you choose!
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Chose one LBR, and one editing pass through The Hat. I still need thinking time on Yak Guy.
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Dawg hugs! 😀
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Good for you! It’s always great to have a productive day. Smooch Frankie and Otto for me!
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Thanks, and will do.
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Sounds as though you’re keeping busy despite your cold – glad to hear you’re feeling better 🙂
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Doing well, Helen. Thanks.
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Glad to hear it, Craig
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The only good thing about being sick is the feeling of getting better. So glad you are recovering and moving forward.
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Thank you, Jan. Me too.
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Glad to hear you are better. I strongly believe in the power of sleeping for a day or two to let your body do its thing!
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It really helped. I hate to lose time, but sometimes the world disagrees.
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