It's the 1st Wednesday of May. Happy Insecure Writers Support Group Day. IWSG is the brainchild of Ninja Captain Alex J. Cavanaugh.
Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds! Thanks, Alex, for starting this group and keeping it going. And thanks to this month's awesome hosts: E.M.A. Timar, J. Q. Rose, C.Lee McKenzie, and Raimey Gallant!
This month's Optional Question: It's spring! Does this season inspire you to write more than
others, or not?
Absolutely! I’ve
mentioned having the winter blahs—think it was more depression.Then, I got pneumonia. So when Spring
came along, the sunshine made me feel more energetic. Daughter said I need a “happy”
lamp. I plan to get one so this doesn’t happen next winter.
I love Spring. Everything
is greening up. Trees have buds. Daffodils and tulips are blooming. Yesterday,
it got up to 80. Last week, it was in the 30s. If the sun was shining, the temp
didn’t seem as cold. Yay for sunshine.
During the month
of May, 12 science fiction and paranormal romance writers are donating 25% of
their royalties for their special Blue Cover books to the ALS Association, an organization dedicated to providing ALS patients and their families with a multitude of different types of assistance, and continuing research to find a cure for this deadly disease..
I'm donating 25% of my royalties from my sci-fi romance, The Chameleon (An Outer Rim Novel) to ALSA in memory of Stephen Hawking. Despite the debility of ALS, he accomplished so much in the field of physics and cosmology.
Blurb for The Chameleon (An Outer Rim Novel):
Legally Blond meets Mata Hari
Security Officer Laning Servary has better things to do than babysit a spoiled rich girl on a tour of the Frontier. If he refuses, he can kiss his career good-by. Then Jileena’s father sweetens the pot. If Laning keeps her safe, his family will receive the land they share-crop. He can’t refuse.
In the close quarters of her ship, Laning and Jileena discover they aren’t who they seem. Pirates, weather, and her recklessness threaten to derail the mission. As Laning and Jileena revise their impressions of each other, they’ll have to make hard choices about their goals. Can their budding love survive?
Click here to find others on the Insecure Writers Support Group Blog Hop. Or go to IWSG on Facebook to see who’s blogging today.
Spring is my favourite time of year too, so much promise after the winter.
ReplyDeleteLove the sound of your novel - in fact, I just bought it!
Thanks, Angela! I agree, Spring brings promise after winter, esp. the winter we've had this year.
DeleteGlad you're feeling better. And I love spring too. Agree with Angela. Your book sounds great.
ReplyDeleteDouble thanks, Natalie. :)
DeleteI hope you're feeling better now :-) Your book sounds great.
ReplyDeleteRonel visiting on Insecure Writer's Support Group day: Autumn Decisions
Thanks, Ronel. I am feeling so much better.
DeleteA grow light for every Michigander should be required! Great cause to support, Di.
ReplyDeleteI agree about the grow light. Thanks, Nancy.
DeleteGreat blurb! And that's awesome about the ASL support :)
ReplyDeleteC.G., thanks so much.
DeleteMy depression from last year really took a toll on me. I'm still getting better, but right now I am feeling inspired to do more. Maybe not writing exactly, but this is a start. :)
ReplyDeleteHow amazing that you're donating your novel to such a great cause!
You had a much worse time of depression than I did, Chrys. I'm glad you're getting better. Every little step helps.
DeleteYay for sunshine! I love the idea of donating 25%. That's awesome! I love the blurb too. It sounds like a fabulous read.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Crystal. I agree with "yay for sunshine." It's about time!
DeleteI love sunshine, too! Way to go with the donations!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tyrean.
DeleteGlad you're feeling better now that spring has sprung. And what a great cause to be involved in!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Nick. Gloomy day today with rain that we need.
DeleteMy favorite season is any warm weather season because my dh plays golf three times a week April through September. That gives me three days a week of uninterrupted writing time. Yay! I’m glad you’re feeling better and back to blogging. Take care.
ReplyDeleteLOL Anything to give you writing time!
DeleteGlad you're feeling better. I have a friend who swears by the Happy Light - she suffers from SAD. I have the opposite of that, as I'm more in tune with the fall/winter seasons that the warm seasons. ALS is a great cause to support - way to go with the generous donations!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lee. I'm definitely getting that happy lamp for next winter.
DeleteSpring is the season of promise, of endless possibilities, of hope. It's my favorite time of year. So glad to hear you're feeling better now that spring has finally arrived, Diane. Very generous of you to donate to such a great cause!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sandra. Love your 1st sentence. That says it all about spring.
DeleteWhat a beautiful to honor a remarkable man's memory and help in research to find a cure for this terrible disease. Good on you, Diane.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lee. Hawking was certain amazing.
DeleteGlad you're feeling better, and I agree, a happy lamp for everyone in Michigan! So nice of this group of writers to help support those with ALS. I've known of several people who succumbed to this terrible disease, so I'm sure the donation will be much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lucy. Definitely getting that happy lamp. It was great seeing you on Saturday. A great retreat.
DeleteSo glad the spring sunshine has brightened you up!
ReplyDeleteWishing you sunny days. That photo of the daffodils reminds me of sunshine too. Kudos for your generosity to bring awareness to that horrible disease, ALS.
ReplyDeleteJQ Rose
Winter gets me more every year. Love the premise of your book.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you're feeling better, Diane. Happy spring!
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