I’ve been working on story #3 today. Haven’t gotten much done, but still. It’s the thought that counts right?
Right?
I went back on full Atkin’s Induction today. I needed to after the holidays and too much cheating. I’m getting tired too easily and I’m hungry too often, sure signs that I’m eating too many carbs. So I’m feeling very good about finally making the decision to get back to being healthy again. I’m already feeling better. 
Writing story #3 is like pulling teeth. Anyone else feel that way sometimes about their stories? That they suck, that no one will like it? I really feel like I’m floating aimlessly through this story, even though I know exactly where I’m going with the plot and characters. 
I’m halfway through it and I’m anxious to finish so I can edit the whole thing in one piece.
I hope everyone had a great New Years weekend!!
Yes, so many people still think low-carb is unhealthy. I’m very glad that perception is changing.
It’s much easier to eat out now then when I first started.
I have to share an Atkins truth. The dh has naturally high cholesterol. His liver works overtime. He’s tall, not overweight, relatively in shape. He gives blood quarterly, so we can log into the Blood Bank’s website and see his cholesterol for the last 4 years since they put it online. He stays right around 320. Except for the month he did serious Atkins and gave during induction. 213. Yep. 213. He doesn’t ever do Atkins for weight control, solely to keep his cholesterol down without taking meds!
The Fireland’s Bride, the last one I finished, felt like I was pulling teeth. I knew the story had a lot of potential (to my knowledge there hasn’t been a romance written about the pioneers of Ohio) but it was very difficult to write because it was very personal for me. I think once I’m ready to start editing it, all those doubts I had will go away :-). Oh & happy 2005, Sylvia
I wrote Draft 1 of my third book in November, and it was painful. It was my first brand new story in a year and I think now that a lot of my struggle was linked to doubts. When I re-read the ms after it was done, it was surprisingly good, and I had an excellent foundation for Draft 2. Like Sasha says, keep going.
Remember how difficult it was for me to write MEANDROS? It was harder than anything I’ve written. Sheer determination will see you through.