Even though I’ve claimed for years that I thrive on Multitasking, when I try to concentrate on more than one venture at a time, my creativity diminishes and the project takes longer. Bummer.

The sky above the bay invites my mind to wander into the stratosphere.

That explains why my brain flips and flops as I attempt to write a new manuscript and post blogs simultaneously. Guess I’m not Wonder Woman after all. I can’t juggle either.

I just might use this adorable seaside shed in a novel someday.

To work on a new manuscript, I need to immerse myself in an exciting fictional world. Since I love writing what’s the problem? Focus. Each time I change gears and do a pirouette to create and post a blog I lose touch with my new characters. We’re still getting acquainted and my plot is unfurling in ways I hadn’t expected. A fun adventure!

I considered temporarily closing down my blog, but I enjoy it too much. I adore interacting with you and I’m thoroughly entertained with your comments. I certainly haven’t run out of Amish prizes and books to sign. Another thought was to go off Facebook. Yikes, can’t do that!

Solitude, beauty, and sweet aromas are this author’s best friends when writing.

My solution? I hope to post a Blog Giveaway once a month (instead of twice), unless unable for some unforeseeable reason. I appreciate your patience as I muse upon and write my new manuscript.