I’ve finalized my second Dear Lola book (so many tweaks for perfection!) and began work on a third volume in the series this week. The writing seems to be flowing, but the cartoons make me positively nutty. Not a very long journey in my case. I’ve also decided to take another crack at the novel that my brain has been obsessing over for years. Unfortunately, novels are very hard to write. Very hard. So hard, they make my brain hurt.
I need to make sure Hubster knows how hard I am working so he’ll continue paying for my snacks.
If you are a writer, please make sure to let Hubster know I need unlimited snacks in the comment section. The 2020 household finance negotiations start this month and I can’t lose my cookie budget – we will all suffer if that happens.
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Dear Lola,
Please tell your Daddy Beast not to SLACK on the SNACKS as it will certainly come BACK to bite him, don’t want him to end up on the RACK or under ATTACK! All the treats that he allows will certainly come BACK to him. Remind him that will never LACK for cookies and kisses and all that he deserves, and soon Santa will be coming with many gifts in His SACK!!
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I’m printing this comment out and pinning it to our refrigerator! 😆
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Yes! Eat lunch at desk and still don’t get anything done…how is that possible?
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I don’t know… Maybe one day the mystery will be solved!
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Snacks are definitely needed to write. Actually, I think I need them to do the Cleaning too, and the cooking, and the ironing, and the shopping and the…..
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Snacks power life!
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I think I’ll take a rain check on the novel I have been half heartedly toying with writing one day, you’re really not selling the lifestyle!
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It’s definitely more work than I ever anticipated!
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That bit I totally believe, a real albour of love, not sure I’m ready for it yet but you are doing a great job.
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haha very good and true. i would call it brainfood 🙂 – it can be healthy too though. Healthy procrastination and all aside (I bet the place is spotless while the keyboard waits) – best of luck with the writing 🙂 #dreamteam
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Thank you!
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You always make me smile but this one made me laugh out loud in recognition #DreamTeam
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So glad I’m not alone!
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Good luck with the books (and finance negotiations). I am a blogger, so not a full fledged writer, but I had to laugh at your point about waking up with brain busting with ideas and then sitting down at the keyboard to essentially achieve nothing! #DreamTeam
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That keyboard can really break your brain!
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The cookie budget is definitely the top priority in a family’s economic plan. Everyone knows that 😉 #DreamTeam
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Definitely!!
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Haha I love this! I started writing my first YA fiction novel two years ago. I got the first two chapters drafted and that’s as far as I’ve got. It still haunts me everyday so I know at some point I’ll need to start work on it again. I don’t think my fella would withhold snacks, though, because he’s convinced all writers enjoy the success of Rowling 😀 #DreamTeam
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If I ever reach Rowling levels of fame, Hubster will rue the day he withheld snacks 😈
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MMMhhmmm – snacks are everything when you are invisibly chained to your desk working on writing and edits. *Especially the edits. LOVE that last imagine. Good luck with your 3rd volume and definitely go for that novel! #DreamTeam xx
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Thank you Annette!!!
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I have had a block since about September and that’s just on my blog. I think it’s amazing that you are writing whole books #DreamTeam
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Thank you! Though to be honest, those blocks hit me also and they really suck.
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Treats and snacks ought to be non-negotiable in my book! #DreamTeam
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Agreed!
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I love this description of the life of a writer! I am constantly eating at my computer plus I would take naps there if it wasn’t slightly uncomfortable. So I edge my way over to the couch instead. But sugar is an absolute necessity when it comes to getting all the words and ideas in your brain down on paper (or screen). So I hope your hubster is reading your comments because I back you up 100%! #dreamteam
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I knew I wasn’t alone! And I do agree that sugar is the only reason I am still a writer.
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