Well, since I'm a working parent, my job, my family, and domestic chores take up most of my time. That means I have to fit my writing/publishing time in the free spaces. It's actually easier to do this during the work week, when I have a defined lunch hour. (And yes, I insist on taking my full hour.) The early part of the evening is usually devoted to family/household chores, so I write, blog, and do publishing things later in the evening, while my son is getting ready for bed. Even this time gets interrupted for time with my son right before he goes to bed. On weekends, it's more challenging because our schedule can change. If possible, I try to take some time to write Saturday afternoon and prepare blog posts Sunday morning. Otherwise, I seize time to write when I can.
Chris Fey is hosting the Flaming Crimes Blogfest today to celebrate the release of her latest book, Flaming Crimes. She gave us this prompt: What is something ridiculous you would save if there was a fire? Ridiculous is the keyword there. After your family, pets, and important items are safe and sound, what is the one odd thing you'd want to grab from your home?
When I read this prompt, the first things that popped into my head were the Star Wars costumes I troop in as part of the Midwest Garrison. I currently have two, a Jawa and a Staff Imperial Officer. (See photos.) I sewed the Jawa robes and hood myself, so I have sweat equity in it. It also has more sentimental meaning to me, since I've trooped more frequently in it. However, my Imperial Officer boots are custom-made for me (since I had trouble finding suitable boots that would fit), so if I had to choose only one costume, I'd probably save the Imperial Officer. It may be an odd choice, but I wouldn't call saving my costume ridiculous. After all, ownership of a screen-accurate costume is required to maintain membership in the 501st Legion. At least it would be easier to save than my son's Lego collection.
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BLURB: Beth and Donovan are now
happily married, and what Beth wants more than anything is a baby. Her dream of
starting a family is put on hold as fires burn dangerously close and Donovan
becomes a victim of sabotage.
Donovan escapes what could've been a deadly wreck. Their past
enemies have been eliminated, so who is cutting brake lines and leaving bloody
messages? He vows to find out, for the sake of the woman he loves and the life
they're trying to build.
Amidst a criminal mind game, a fire ignites next to their home.
They battle the flames and fight to keep their house safe from the blaze
pressing in on all sides, but neither of them expects to confront a psychotic
adversary in the middle of the inferno.
Their lives may just go up in flames…
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Feel free to comment about either your writing schedule or what you'd save from a burning house. Humm, can one pull time from a burning house? That seems to be the best way to merge these topics....
I admire those of you with kids who still find time to write.
ReplyDeleteThose costumes are cool. I'd save them.
Nice costume! I was in a theatre over the holiday break that specifically restricted the wearing of masks and costumes and I assume that was directed to Star Wars fans. I wonder what kind of security breach they were worried about. You guys don't have real light sabres do you?
ReplyDeleteThanks, Alex!
ReplyDeleteTamara, I do have light sabers (at some point, I want to make a generic Jedi costume), but I've never sliced off someone's body part with them.
The word "ridiculous" wasn't meant to be so literal. lol More like something others might find odd but is something you absolutely love. (Hard to word for a short prompt question.) ;)
ReplyDeleteThose costumes are cute! I would want Leia's costume from Star Wars Episode 4, I'd want to save it, too.
I'm lucky that I have time to write, but only get to it in the morning. If I leave it too late I land up leaving it for the next day. We both know where that can lead. hehehe
ReplyDeleteAnna from elements of emaginette
It's tough to find time to write when you're trying to juggle family life!
ReplyDeleteChris, that particular costume of Leia's is very popular. At some point, I'd like to make her blue dress from the end of The Force Awakens.
ReplyDeleteAnna, I'm the opposite: although I do wake up early and work out in the morning, it's not good writing time for me. I'm more productive in the afternoon or evening.
I agree, Sherry!
I'm sure it's tough to fit in writing with such a busy schedule!
ReplyDeleteThose costumes are really cool.
So jealous of the SW costume. I have a collection of SW beanie babies I should add that to my list, unfortunately, they are packed still and in our garage so could not grab them in I wanted to. Happy 2018
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Thanks, Sarah and Juneta!
ReplyDeleteSomething ridiculous I would save in a fire? Well, I would save a mallard duck my mom painted and gave to me when I was in high school. I use it as a prop in videos I make.
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