Floating along

August 23, 2008 by Melissa 

I think that I have just come out of my two year funk. Or I should say about 18 months. Yes, I had moved on from the depression and stress that had plagued much of my life for 2007. But, as I discussed what I should be doing career-wise with a friend, it hit me that for the first time in about two years, I am really looking at my career and being EXCITED. I had been before, had enjoyed planning projects(I am a Capricorn) and working toward achieving them. But all of the sudden, I am excited about books that have popped into my head. Maybe it is because of Clan and getting the proposal sharpened. Shelley Bradley has been kicking my ass, making me work harder at character development, add more to the description. I liked what I was writing before this happened, but maybe without the fog I had been in the last year and a half, I can see how much I truly LOVE writing.
It made me think of just what people who deal with depression for years have to go through. It clouds everything, from your personal to your professional life and taints everything. I am happy to say that I have a full schedule again of projects I am working on, along with a few rereleases down the line.
Oh, and my very first Victorian that is full of spies, misconceptions, and a very naughty widow:) My creative juices are really going again, and I am happy for it.

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2 Responses to “Floating along”

  1. Michelle on August 25th, 2008 8:44 am

    Congrats, Mel. I’m glad to hear you’re excited again.

    I’ve been working on a new way to plot for me, so I’m hoping that will get me writing again! :)

  2. Fedora on August 25th, 2008 12:42 pm

    Hooray, Melissa! I’m so glad things are looking and feeling up for you! Nothing beats LOVING what you do! Can’t wait to read your new stuff :)

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