Late winter/early spring is one of my favorite times of year around here. Cooler air and sunshine make it easy to get outside (See ya later, “dreadmill”/treadmill!). Everywhere I look, people are walking, running, riding bikes, playing pickleball and tennis, hanging out with their canine pals at the dog park. Every weekend, there are art shows and craft fairs and garage sales. Oh, and food trucks! And let’s not forget spring training! Yes, there are more people and traffic (I’m looking at you, snowbirds and spring break visitors!) but there’s more energy, too. Life just feels full of color and texture and vitality right now. Inspiration abounds!
WRITING
I subbed the short story I mentioned last post. . . and received a rejection. Sigh. But I'm not giving up on that story just yet. I'm pretty sure it's still got some life in it. I’ve also got a loose draft of one story and scribbled notes on another.
READING
I’ve got two different kinds of “claustrophobic” reads for you:
The emotional, dread-inducing kind in Adrift by Will Dean. A story that will stay with me a long time.
And the physical kind in Her Last Breath by Taylor Adams where the characters go on an “ill-fated caving expedition.” That means underground, people. Under. Ground. Enough said.
WATCHING
We finished Season Three of The Night Agent and enjoyed it way more than we thought we would.
And can someone please explain to me how it’s possible we’re now watching Season 50 – 50! – of Survivor? Where did the time go?!
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Do you have a favorite time of year? What makes it your favorite? Has a recent read left you filled with dread? (In the best way possible, of course!) Has anything made you feel old – or young! – lately?
I love getting outside now that the bitter winter is over. Don't give up on submitting your short story.
ReplyDeleteI'm soaking up as much good weather as I can before the sweltering summer sets in. :)
DeleteThanks, Natalie. I won't give up on the story. Not yet anyway.
It really is the best time of the year, eh? I love it!
ReplyDeleteI hate the submission process. Hate it. Especially when you know what you have is golden but subjectively, it's not what other people are in the mood for...right that instant. I'm sending positive vibes and wishes for you to find the right home for that story!
Me, too. :)
DeleteThanks, Crystal. I always welcome positive vibes and wishes. :)
I am glad to be off the "dreadmill treadmill" (perfect name) too, although I walked among the showers today. I returned recently from a month-long trip. One of the adventures was exploring caves, which I'd never done before and dreaded a bit. They were deep, and long, but well lit and there was a guide all the way, which made it a great experience. Pretty sure that's the only way you would get me to repeat it though.
DeleteLisa, your caving experience sounds like something I might be able to handle. Might! :) Now that you'r back safe and sound, you should definitely check out Her Last Breath by Taylor Adams. :)
DeleteDon't give up on that story!
ReplyDeleteI'd like spring better if it didn't lead into a hot summer. Or if we got to enjoy it more before that happened.
Thanks, Alex!
DeleteI hear you about spring. It's already getting warmer here in the afternoons, but since the humidity is relatively low, it's still enjoyable to be out and about.
Normally spring is my favorite time of year as the snow is going away, but this year we got a blizzard in March and had 2 foot of snow dumped on us so this spring still have mountains of snow and it feels like it will never go away.
ReplyDeleteYikes! Hang in there! It will melt. It has to!
DeleteSurvivor! I'm not a fan. The first show of the first season someone was eating rat and clicked out fast before I lost my lunch. But when I went to work the next day, everyone was talking about it.
ReplyDeleteSome people's tastes.... hehehe
We've watched every season, and although we enjoyed some more than others, it's a fun show for us.
DeleteCommenting via my phone and hoping it works... But here goes. #1 I love the vitality of spring.
ReplyDeleteIt is great to be outside more, even though it's raining here today.
#2 Bummer about that rejection, but I know you're an awesome writer so I am sure you will find a published home for it.
#3 We really liked Night Agent, season 3, too! And now, we are watching the old TV show Falling Skies on Netflix and it's been fun, too.
Happy inspiration and writing time!
I don't mind the rain too much because we can still under the covered part of our lanai while the tortoises walk around, the rain making their shells all shiny. :)
DeleteThanks so much, Tyrean! Appreciate it.