Pen paralysis, typing torpidity, idea inactivity.... also known as the dreaded- Writer's block.  I went through this with my previous manuscript and it lasted nearly 8 months.  Then, when I began again, the first 14 chapters received a complete overhaul.  While this current episode of stagnation only began a couple of weeks ago, I find myself already reworking the first 4 of the 10 chapters I have 'completed' to this point. 

While I am actively writing I try to avoid any other books.  I don't read them, buy them or listen to them.  I find that it sends my brain into overdrive and I start shifting plots and changing back-stories on a whim.  While this may be good for other writers, I have the attention span of a gnat and I certainly don't need help getting...... LOOK a bunny!

One time, I nearly got hit in the head with a softball while playing right field because there was a dragonfly dancing in front of me.  I like dragonflies.  Look, I did it again. See what I mean? :)

Ok, where was I?  Oh, right... my lack of focus.  Maybe that's not the right term.  I have focus, especially when I am in 'the moment'.  The problem lies with the amount of activity and ideas that swirl in my head- similar to a twister in a filing cabinet.  I have hundreds of pieces of paper, stacks of  notebooks and notepads and countless scribbled post-its strewn about my home and office. Each and every one has at least one very important note or idea written on it (accompanied by a variety of cute swirly loops and puffy hearts).  Uhh.... Where was I going with this? Oh, yes... writer's block.

It's not my lack of ideas that prevent me from writing it's my inability to control and manage all of the ones that constantly compete for my attention.  So it's really more of idea inundation or creative congestion than an actual 'blockage'.  Either way, I'm stuck.  It's okay though.  One thing I've learned is that, you can't force it- that's how you get hemorrhoids! (See what I did there?! It was a poop joke!)

Smooches!
TinaMichele

Oh... and just because I can, I am posting a link to a completely irrelevant but fascinating article about a recent archeological discovery (another passion of mine). Click HERE to be fascinated! ;)

Welcome to my official site AND my official blog.  I will tell you honestly that the idea of maintaining a blog and website and facebook and twitter makes me a little overwhelmed.  I don't know why because I have no trouble maintaining my personal equivalents.  I think it's because now it's more of a job requirement than a time vampire.  Regardless, here I am and here you are reading it. 

So...  let's see... where do I begin?  I guess I will tell you that this blog will eventually contain a variety of ramblings and rantings about anything and everything.  You should totally expect to read stories about my more embarrassing moments, such as the time I accidentally applied deodorant to my left cheek (face not butt)!  You will also no doubt read things like- why the hell can't my neighbors bring their damn dog in when he barks?  (I mention that little gem because that is what I'm dealing with at this very moment.)  I imagine this is also where I mention that I was a Women's and Gender Study minor in college and I can really get going on topics like Women's Equality, LGBT Rights, including marriage, benefits, recognition, workplace discrimination, and also a handful of other political and sociological issues.  There is just no tellin'!

As you may have already deduced, I am incredibly sarcastic and snarky.  I have also been accused, on more than one occasion, of being harsh, aggressive, opinionated, and crass.  Guess what?  I am all those things! And guess what else?  I love it!  However, (commence okcupid profile) I am also lovable, funny, kind, smart and love long walks on the beach.  Ok, ok, that last part was total crap.

I love to write and I love to draw, I also love crafts, tattoos (on me and my ladies), Pinterest 'shoe-porn', pencil skirts, taking pictures of my dog when he sits like a human and tequila.  Do you love me yet?  (If so, please note that I am a hopeless romantic, I love surprises, grand gestures and Stargazer lilies!) I used the word 'love' in this paragraph 6 times. **Winky face**

Oh, let me warn you now... just because my family reads this stuff, doesn't mean I will avoid using vulgarity if the situation calls for it.  Actually, that's a lie because I use the F-word the way tweens use the word 'like'.  I think this is where I should apologize if I offend you in the future with such language, but that ain't gonna happen- sorry! :)  Yes, I used the word ain't.  I will also undoubtedly also use the words ya'll, aw naw and biscuits-n-gravy at some point or another.

Seriously though, all jokes aside- I am glad you are here.  It's surreal to say the least but it's gonna be one hell of an adventure! 

Much Love,
TinaMichele


P.S.  See!  He totally sits like a human!