“Lock up your libraries if you like; but there is no gate, no lock, no bolt that you can set upon the freedom of my mind.” Virginia Woolf
Writing can be a lonely process. It often requires escaping to somewhere quiet, in the dark recesses of the mind. I’ve blogged about this before—getting lost, coming up for air only when the characters are done speaking, losing track of where I am and where I’ve gone. Writing is powerful. At least it is for me. It’s hard, too, when you put your work out there for all to read. No matter what we write as authors, it is a part of our souls that we give, subconsciously or consciously. The Natalie Edge Series was more of a subconscious experience for me. It wasn’t until the last book that I realized so much of who I am is in these books. So much of my experiences and wounds tainted and created the story. What I thought was mere fiction became a quest of enlightenment, especially when life threw me curve ball after curve ball in my relationships with love and loss. Still working through all that. Inspiration comes at a cost and without the ability to able to control it, prevent it, or change it. It is what it is. Our muses speak to us without our consent. But recently, I have discovered that writing doesn’t have to be such a lonely process. It need not be one of total insecurity and seclusion. I suddenly found a group of like-minded writers. We began to support one another. Talk to one another. Truly ENCOURAGE one another, without competition, without judgement, without pettiness. It is refreshing. It has emboldened me. It has changed me. I choose to take risks now. It’s even beyond that. It’s acceptance. To Mr. B. and the Wicked Pens Writers: I dedicate this blog to you. Thank you.
8 Comments
10/25/2015 11:01:35
Open minds and open hearts are rare indeed. Thank you so much RB.
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10/25/2015 11:16:55
A beautiful testament to friendship and kindred spirits. Thank you.
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Sir
10/25/2015 11:50:42
Seems you're doing so well, Rb. I'm proud of that for you.
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10/25/2015 12:57:43
A beautiful testament from a beautiful person. We, all the naughty Nymphettes, including Mr B, have made a family of sorts. To be honest I formula believe that our friends are the family we chose for ourselves, and in this case we have made a family unlike any other. I, for one, am so proud of you, as I'm sure the rest of our little family is. We not only support and encourage, we love. So, with that said, I love you sister mine!
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10/25/2015 13:04:52
Thank you, RB. I truly appreciate and agree with your sentiment!
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R.B.
10/25/2015 14:08:52
Thank you for commenting today! I wouldn't have written about it if it weren't true. Many of you are helping me through quite a rough patch, and I'm learning and growing each and every day. It is rare to find friends like this. It is strange. And yet, I embrace it with open arms. Cheers!
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Tori Dean
10/26/2015 22:16:26
Hugs to you..thank you!!
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I LOVE to write and read. I particularly enjoy reading erotic romance that has tons of emotion in it. I hope you will ask me questions and share your favorite authors and novels. I welcome all feedback.
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