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Happy Holidays, writers! I just returned from Chicago where my family celebrated Thanksgiving. My oldest sister made a yummy meal including a brussels sprout salad, and my middle sister went all out planning a Frozen-themed party for my niece’s second birthday. (The seal was a gift for my niece that snuck onto the table. Not part of the movie, but still a wintry theme.)
December 4 question – Let’s play a game. Imagine. Role-play. How would you describe your future writer self, your life and what it looks and feels like if you were living the dream? Or if you are already there, what does it look and feel like? Tell the rest of us. What would you change or improve?
Imagining the future, hmm. My writing life has never been intentional–I fell into it through fan fiction, and I consider writing more of a hobby than a career. As a result, it’s tough to plot a future for my writer self.
I have envisioned a time when my psychology career slows down, meeting with fewer clients per week, and increasing writing time then. I’d like to venture into different genres, character ages, and tenses. I want to continue improving my craft. I also picture myself near a beach somewhere, likely South Carolina to watch my precious niece grow up!
Thank you to the courageous co-hosts for December 4: Tonja Drecker, Beverly Stowe McClure, Nicki Elson, Fundy Blue, and Tyrean Martinson (A special thanks to Nicki Elson for being the best damn critique partner a writer can have.)
Thank you to the courageous co-hosts for December 4: Tonja Drecker, Beverly Stowe McClure, Nicki Elson, Fundy Blue, and Tyrean Martinson (A special thanks to Nicki Elson for being the best damn critique partner a writer can have.)
Jennifer Lane Books 
Sometimes the things we fall into become the most rewarding. Hope your dreams come true.
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I'd like to cut down my contract writing job so I have more time for my own writing. Loved your picture of your niece. She's so cute!
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Your niece is adorable! That salad sounds great. I love Brussels sprouts. Your vision for the future sounds wonderful.
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It's pretty cool that you just fell into writing. I'm sure it gives you that added 'whatever' you need from time to time. Writing in different genres is lots of fun. Love the birthday party!
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I fell into writing as well so I know how you feel.
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Aww, what adorable pictures! Looks like a wonderful party and it sounds like you had a fantastic Thanksgiving trip. :)I fell into writing as well so I totally relate to your experience. Take care and Happy Holidays to you, Jennifer.
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Lovely pictures! Whatever we envision our future writing life to be, we will be wrong. The future is like that. 🙂
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A gentle transition would be nice. Let's hope it goes as planned.Happy holidays. 🙂 Anna from elements of emaginette
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Aw shucks, thanks for the shoutout. 🙂 I can't believe she's two! Such a pretty girl and such a festive wintry theme. Hope you all had a blast. And I look forward to reading all the stories your creative brain puts out into the world.
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What does my writing career look like in the future? I've no idea. Right now I must force time on myself to write. My family is very demanding. It's like teaching, you write because you love it not for the money, right?:)How are you doing? It's been a loooong time!Merry Christmas!♥.•*¨Elizabeth¨*•.♥
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