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Loud applause for this month’s co-hosts: Patrcia Josephine, Diedre Knight, Olga Godim, J. Lenni Dorner, and Cathrina Constantine!
This month’s question: If you ever stop writing, what will you replace it with?
I’m test-driving this question currently, given that I haven’t written since 2021. However, I consider it a break–not a stop. Instead of writing on the weekends, I’ve increased my time listening to audiobooks, traveling, swimming, and meal-prepping with my Instapot. I’d like to socialize more on the weekends, but the pandemic has seemed to decrease friends’ availability. 😦
If I stop writing for realz, I’ll likely replace it with another creative endeavor like pottery painting. And with or without writing, I hope to spend more quality time with my 5-year-old niece!
Jennifer Lane Books 
Sounds like a good balance to me. Like you, I have other creative options.
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Those are all good ways to spend your time. I could figure out things I’d enjoy doing too if I didn’t write.
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Sounds like you’re enjoying your break, in any case.
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Hi,
Sometimes we need a break. I was away for five weeks. Just got back from the US. I didn’t write but I missed it terribly.
All the best.
Shalom shalom
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Family and friends are great way to refill the inspirational cup. You’ll write again. I know it. 🙂
Anna from elements of emaginette
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Nothing wrong with an extended break. Sometimes they are needed despite how we feel about doing them.
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Hi, Patricia! I had trouble commenting on your blog, so here is what I wrote: Thank you for co-hosting! No way you would have time to write with all of that going on. Hope the second half of 2023 is calmer!
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Quality time with family is good. And there’s nothing wrong with a creative rest for a while.
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I haven’t written in a few years, either, but I don’t think I’ve stopped for good. Sometimes we just need a break!
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Hi, Sarah! Sounds like we are in a similar place. Damn Blogger isn’t letting me comment on your blog, but I wondered what genres you like to read. I’m listening to the audiobook for The Wishing Game and loving it! Hope you find some good writing substitutes until you pick up the pen again.
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Sounds like you’re filling your time with wonderful things. Breaks are important, and unless you need to write to survive, there’s no reason you have to do it when you don’t want to. Enjoy the time!
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Good advice, Janet!
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