Today I was sitting here updating my pathetic resume and I lost interest in what it says. What I really, passionately, whole heartedly want to do is write a book. Heh, me and the rest of the free world eh? I have thought about this and talked it over with friends and I think I really could. I just don't know where to start, so I thought I would start here and talk it over with you all.
On this blog site I try to be as much myself as I can while leaving personal details of those who surround me out of the picture. It is really hard. I am an avid reader of fiction but I think I want to delve into some non-fiction. I keep, and always have kept a journal of things that happen to me and stuff I have done every day for over 17 years now. Pretty good, or neurotic, considering I'm in my early thirties (I heard that!). I started doing this for fear of ever forgetting how my life was lived. I know that over time the power of perception weighs heavily on your memory and I never wanted to forget the way I see things today, for tomorrow. I have also kept journals of wedding planning (this would make a comedy), both of my kids since conception, and the journey of our family since my son was diagnosed with Leukemia. I think it would be the latter of these that I would be passionate about writing a book about. Think anyone would read it?
Have you ever read anything by the Sadaris clan or that hoot of a wench Laurie Nataro? I love these folks because no matter how serious or devastating the situation is they always have me laughing 'till I pee. I would like to write a semi funny (I'm funny right? Don't answer that.) but entirely true account of a mother in the most challenging role of her life: survivor.
I know I don't have a big following here, yet, but anyone with an opinion on writing a book PLEASE speak up. Talk me out of it, stroke me and tell me I'm great, warn me with personal experience, promise to read it. I am going to sort this out soon and get movin'. Wish me luck!
P.S. Since I am also totally ADD in life, I also have my latest crafty project that I will post later this afternoon, or whenever I can get around to it.
XO
I would NEVER try to talk you out of something you dreamed of doing! You know the answer...;)
ReplyDeleteYou can be whatever you want to be and do whatever it is you want to do, when you grow up! (and of course that is now!)
Em, I love reading your blog because you have a wonderful writing style. You write in such a way that makes us feel that we are there with you. I like your mixture of humor and "that's the way it is" drama. I think that you should follow your dream. Best wishes to you.
ReplyDeleteLove, Donna Russell