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This month's question is: If you could pick one place in the world to sit and write your next story, where would it be and why? I really just like to sit and home and write because I'm usually alone and no one can disturb me. I'm not feeling insecure at the moment in regards to my writing. August was a great month (if I don't look at my sales dashboard. Heh.) It's left me feeling pretty confident, so I'm going to enjoy the feeling until it passes. After all, it's not often we writers feel this way. If you're having a lapse in insecurity, my advice would be to enjoy it with me! This is a short and sweet post, but before I go, I'd like to give a shout out to an upcoming event I do every Halloween: Trick or Treat Reads. 
It's an annual event where authors give their books out for free like candy. Readers go from blog to blog and collect their treats. Last year, participation was lacking, so I'm hoping by mentioning it here, I can get more interest. Full details are over on my Patricia Lynne website. If you have a free book and want to sign up, use the form below.
How are your insecurities this month? Leaving you alone or sitting on your shoulder like an annoying pest? What's your answer to the monthly question? Can to join me for Trick-or-Treat Reads?
PS: It's my brother's birthday today. He would have been 44 today. Happy birthday, Big Bro. I miss you. <3
58 Comments
Patricia Josephine
9/12/2019 17:55:07
I get too self conscious to write anywhere else.
Patricia Josephine
9/12/2019 17:55:31
I will try!
Christine Rains
9/3/2019 06:02:20
I like writing best at home too. When no one is home! Enjoy that feeling. :)
Patricia Josephine
9/12/2019 17:55:50
Home is where all your comforts are. 9/3/2019 10:36:07
I'm with you. I've carefully crafted the perfect writing spot (perfect for me, at least) in my home. Trying to write anywhere else just doesn't make sense anymore.
Patricia Josephine
9/12/2019 17:49:18
It's not much of a crafted writing spot for me. Just the couch. =) 9/3/2019 14:00:57
I'm another for writing at home, or maybe a quiet coffee shop.
Patricia Josephine
9/12/2019 17:49:41
I used to work at a coffee shop so that is far from the ideal place to write for me. 9/3/2019 22:04:04
Oooh. I have one I plan to do a perma-free on. I'll have to see if I can get it ready to share by then. Yay! Extra motivation.
Patricia Josephine
9/12/2019 17:49:59
Yes, join us! =D 9/4/2019 06:25:56
Distractions are my enemy, so I should probably write in a closet with no windows.
Patricia Josephine
9/12/2019 17:56:21
With a do not disturb sign on the door? 9/4/2019 06:49:11
Good for you for not being insecure this month! And I like to be alone to write, too. At the very least, I need quiet.
Patricia Josephine
9/12/2019 17:57:04
I don't need quiet, but I can't just write to any noise. It hasn't be something that I can tune out. 9/4/2019 08:23:33
There are so many distractions at home. I actually find it easier to write when I'm away from chores, games, pets, etc. And that doesn't even include my (human) family.
Patricia Josephine
9/12/2019 17:57:28
Those pesky chores and family, eh? ;) 9/4/2019 08:57:27
Congratulations on the great month! And the Halloween thing sounds fantastic -- wish I had a book! Oh well, it's coming :)
Patricia Josephine
9/12/2019 17:50:35
Well, I've been doing this yearly, so you should have your chance. 9/4/2019 10:07:22
Yay for a lapse in insecurity! Nothing better!
Patricia Josephine
9/12/2019 17:50:58
You can join in as a trick-or-treater. 9/4/2019 10:53:55
My biggest worry is that even though the kids are starting school tomorrow, that something will come up to stop me from writing--either an actual emergency or some petty problem.
Patricia Josephine
9/12/2019 17:51:21
I hope nothing came up and you were able to write. 9/4/2019 11:36:54
Being home alone is a great time to write. That doesn't happen to me very often, but after my son heads off to school in the morning, everyone else is asleep and that's almost as good as being alone.
Patricia Josephine
9/12/2019 17:58:21
Yup, sleeping family works just the same as writing alone. Unless your family snores loudly. 9/4/2019 12:43:31
I just need more time to write. The day job is eating away at my life...
Patricia Josephine
9/12/2019 17:51:55
I know that feeling. That's one nice thing about no longer being able to work a day job. 9/4/2019 13:24:34
Bravo for a month without writing insecurity!!!
Patricia Josephine
9/12/2019 17:52:46
Thanks. It's still surreal to think of him being gone.
Tonja Drecker
9/4/2019 13:42:17
So glad to hear you had such a great month! I hope it keeps rolling along through September. As to August sales, I've heard from other authors that August is the dead month in that area. So, onward bound!
Patricia Josephine
9/12/2019 17:53:05
As long as it's not just me! LOL 9/4/2019 13:47:59
If I'm at home, then I need to make sure nobody else is, otherwise I can't write. But my husband often thwarts me, because he's all "you have the day off, we should go out to lunch!" and then it eats up my time and I spend more time in transit and with him than actually writing. *sigh*
Patricia Josephine
9/12/2019 17:53:36
Tell your hubby to get a girlfriend. XD (I'm kidding!)
Patricia Josephine
9/12/2019 17:59:03
Home is where the writing happens! 9/4/2019 16:19:01
Congrats on a productive August! Home alone really is the best place for me. Travel is stressful and time-consuming. As much as I cherish the experiences I've had, I'm always so happy to just be back in my own space.
Patricia Josephine
9/12/2019 17:54:04
Yeah, if I travel, I'm too busy enjoying it or being exhausted from it to write. 9/4/2019 17:49:37
I definitely get more writing done at home! That’s great that you’re feeling good about your writing right now. Stopping by from the IWSG!
Patricia Josephine
9/12/2019 17:59:34
Thanks for stopping by. 9/4/2019 18:14:33
I don't have as much quiet time at home as I used to, but it's still a good spot. Keep that flow going.
Patricia Josephine
9/12/2019 18:00:00
That's too bad. You gotta grab that time when you get it! 9/4/2019 18:14:47
Hmmm . . .I'll have to think about that giveaway. I've got a writing room at home now, and it's WONDERFUL to have a designated place to write in and keep all my writing-life stuff! @samanthabwriter from
Patricia Josephine
9/12/2019 18:00:35
Yes, do think about it. ;)
Patricia Josephine
9/12/2019 18:01:07
I don't see how other writers can write elsewhere, but that's just me. 9/4/2019 21:19:48
I do my writing from home too as I'm easily distracted. Congratulations on having such a great month!
Patricia Josephine
9/12/2019 18:01:38
Thanks. I'm hoping to keep that greatness going.
Patricia Josephine
9/12/2019 18:02:10
Well, you'll have to come back for Halloween and grab some books. 9/5/2019 03:01:00
Yay! Great to hear that your confidence is high. I love those rare moments when that happens - enjoy it!
Patricia Josephine
9/12/2019 18:02:30
That's why I decided to enjoy it and celebrate it. 9/7/2019 11:14:57
Home is my ideal place to write, too!
Patricia Josephine
9/12/2019 18:03:06
At home I can control the distractions. I think that's why I like it the best.
Patricia Josephine
9/12/2019 18:03:21
So far, September is going well. 9/16/2019 15:54:15
Hugs re: your brother's birthday. I hope it wasn't too painful for you...I can't even imagine.
stephen Tremp
10/7/2019 05:40:26
Good luck with the Book Blog Hop. Nice shout out to your brother! Leave a Reply. |
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