Over at the Crime Time Café Steven Torres is giving away copies of his noir stand alone novel The Concrete Maze. Steven’s latest post is entitled There’s Still Time Steven tells us there is still time to get a free copy by contacting him through his website.
Since I’ve already ordered Steven’s book from Amazon, I’ll just steal his blog post title. There’s Still Time.
When it comes to writing, I feel as though I came very late to the dance. I am rushing into the ballroom to catch the last waltz. Got to do this. Got to learn that. This week I got a silly little cold that knocked me for a loop and I didn’t keep to my self imposed schedule.
This morning my good friend, CiCi, with whom I’ve share a message board for many years, told us all to start the day with deep breaths. Inhale to a count of six. Hold for three. Exhale for a count of six. I followed her directions and did the deep breathing routine three times. I cleared my head and saw time stretched out before me.
Time to write. Time to read. Time to revise. Time to learn more about the craft of writing. Time to walk and ponder. Time to explore great writing blogs. Time to learn more about the business of writing. Time for family and friends. Time to breathe.
Today I’m going to stop rushing and start using my time. Thanks CiCi.
Terrie
Saturday, October 27, 2007
There's Still Time
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You are most welcome, Terrie. Enjoy the day.
Hi CiCi,
And I forgot to mention the most important part. After the three rounds of deep breaths--SMILE!
Terrie
dfTerrie - We tend to forget that all we have is time. We just need to learn how to use it.
Excellent breathing advice.
Not enough time, Terr?
In addition to such an active family life, you always astound me with how many folks and blogs you're covering, and I know you've been writing, too, in long and short forms. You're doing great, even if not every day feels that way. Does it help if I tell you a dear friend of mine is finishing writing her first mystery at 80, my little whippersnapper?
I think I've contacted Steven about getting a copy of his book. With all the juicy blurbs he posted, I hope I don't have to give up writing after reading it. Thanks for the tip. [exhale]
dfTerrie: May you always have time to enjoy, time to write, time to do all the things you want to do! Time for all the best things...
And the Bag Lady knows that you are always smiling - she can hear it in your 'voice'!
df Leah,
I thought I had learned how to best use my time years ago, but now I think that it is a lesson that needs to be reviewed and re-learned at various stages of life. As life changes, so must our use of time.
Terrie
Clare,
I am busy, but I don't like feeling rushed. I guess we all put pressure on ourselves to achieve a certain amount of goals in a limited time frame. At least, that's my problem. I'm considering stretching out my time frames to feel less pressured.
Also, I had a part time job for the last couple of years and I quit last month. I just haven't yet realized the benefit of having that extra time. Of course the benefit may come in extra leisure time and I just haven't counted that properly!
I'm sure you will enjoy The Concrete Maze. I am such a cozy and Steven is so hard boiled, but I do enjoy the realism of his work.
Terrie
Hi Bag Lady,
Thanks for your comments and here is an extra smile for you. ;)
Terrie
Thanks Terrie, I really needed this.
So much of the "rushed" feeling we often have is self-imposed. Much better to be mindful and appreciative of life's moments rather than frantic all the time.
Um, this is a little easier said than done, but your post is a great start.
Crabby,
You are so right. I make decisions and give myself deadlines. Then I beat myself up if I don't meet the deadline. Frantic is the exact word and trying to be mindful and appreciative instead of frantic is, indeed, easier said than done.
Terrie
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