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Post by Cynus on Jul 14, 2015 19:52:57 GMT -5
I believe it's come this this; the moment where I decide to take a break from what has been my obsession over the past two years. Motivation has fled from me, and it has taken with it the ability to write, and I need to take action. And so I will be stepping away from my writing to do some soul searching. Perhaps I'll finally invest some time into reading, or perhaps do some editing for a little while. I don't know, but what I do know is that I clearly can't keep up this pace; at least not while I'm also battling depression and a life that is otherwise not what I want. I anticipate a return in the fall, though I don't know if that will happen for certain. It depends on if I find my motivation again, and also a belief that my writing is actually doing some good, which is really all I ever wanted. At the time being I can barely bring myself to write a hundred words in a day, and rarely do I find any of those words to be of any worth. To compound this issue, I've recently taken a number of hits from well-intentioned people who have managed to hurt me accidentally. I know they meant no harm, but the damage is done nonetheless. I need some time to really get my game back together and to really find belief in myself and my abilities again. I apologize in any way if this affects you, and hope that you'll see that I need it. Peace and love.
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Post by Dabeagle on Jul 14, 2015 20:18:39 GMT -5
We'll be here when you get back, and you know where to find me.
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Post by Lugnutz on Jul 15, 2015 8:29:05 GMT -5
Me too. You've been a writing machine, but sooner or later you will run out of gas. Regroup and dazzle us with new writing whenever it works. No hurry. You need a break.
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Post by Steve T. on Jul 17, 2015 23:23:56 GMT -5
I'm sorry to hear this, Cynus. I'll miss your writing and you, personally. Take care of yourself and come back when you can.
Steve T.
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Post by silentreader on Jul 29, 2015 21:53:23 GMT -5
Cynus,
I just now read your message.
I've been thoughtless.
I took the time to thank Dabeagle and Ryan for their marvelous Sanitaria Springs stories. But then I stopped there and neglected to thank you for your stories, too.
So, I want to thank you now for your work - and for sharing your work.
I went through a kind of rough patch this past winter. There are several things going on in my life that are easy to feel sad about - but last winter there was a serious crisis with one of my young adult children. I have gotten some great real-life support since then and the crisis has more or less resolved itself (for now). But, in the middle of it when I was feeling quite blue, I would find myself reading and then re-reading the Sanitaria Springs stories (including yours!). Reading about the characters who cared so much for each other and supported each other helped me feel a little extra "warmth" and encouragement.
So, you and the other authors helped. You did make a difference.
Thank you.
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Post by Dabeagle on Jul 30, 2015 10:18:29 GMT -5
Cynus, I just now read your message. I've been thoughtless. I took the time to thank Dabeagle and Ryan for their marvelous Sanitaria Springs stories. But then I stopped there and neglected to thank you for your stories, too. So, I want to thank you now for your work - and for sharing your work. I went through a kind of rough patch this past winter. There are several things going on in my life that are easy to feel sad about - but last winter there was a serious crisis with one of my young adult children. I have gotten some great real-life support since then and the crisis has more or less resolved itself (for now). But, in the middle of it when I was feeling quite blue, I would find myself reading and then re-reading the Sanitaria Springs stories (including yours!). Reading about the characters who cared so much for each other and supported each other helped me feel a little extra "warmth" and encouragement. So, you and the other authors helped. You did make a difference. Thank you. What great motivation to continue to create!
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