Craving

Writing a book is a horrible, exhausting struggle, like a long bout of some painful illness. One would never undertake such a thing if one was not driven on by some demon whom one can neither resist nor understand. ~ George Orwell, "Why I Write”

I do not agree with George Orwell. Writing the book is the easy part—marketing the book is an entirely different matter. I seem to be permanently plugged to the computer, obsessed with social media, blog tours, and building my author platform. Here is the problem– when I am immersed in technology, I am not immersed in writing. It feels like I am ignoring a basic need, like someone who craves vegetables but eats junk food all day.

Of course, no one is driving me to do this—it is a privilege, actually. I get to do this because I have a book. Promoting Free from Hepatitis C is a choice, not an obligation. I believe I will get into a rhythm, and I’ll be back to writing in 2012. And yes, probably complaining about that too…

I am traveling the rest of this year, so this is my last blog post for 2011. Hope 2012 brings joy, peace, and lots of creativity.