It'll take me a bit to get to the point to explain the title for this blog post. I can't believe the last month has flown by so quickly. I've been busy and motivated. I took a 6 week writing workshop that really helped get my ass in gear. It's worked out very nicely that 3 other ladies from the class and I will hopefully be getting together to work on our writing. I still have one partner who helps me with my writing from a week long workshop I took quite a few years ago, but it's nice to have a group again.
I've had some fun on Facebook too. I don't normal "do" social networking, but by sheer coincidence, I've come across a couple of folks from high school (and before) and have gotten back in contact again. Talk about a walk down memory lane.
The other night I had a wonderful dinner with two friends and the conversation somehow came around to talking about Terry Fator. If you haven't seen him, or heard of him, check his first audition for America's Got Talent: http://www.webscene.eu/video.aspx?sr=1&vid=qgGU17SGnU-9JTsV93VUWg He is fantastic and after watching this again, I went to Youtube to watch some more clips. I'm a huge fan. I saw a clip of him on Oprah and she talked to him how he felt about being called "lucky" to have won. He basically stated that he had been working at this for 33 years. Her response was that she felt that luck was usually when preparation meets the moment of opportunity.
So that's what I'm trying to do. Be prepared for my moment of opportunity. I've signed up for the Surrey International Writer's Conference. It's an annual deal for me when I am well. This year I am determined to finish my novel before the conference. What am I doing to motivate myself? Well, I've basically boxed myself in. I have booked an appointment with an editor from Tor books. They are one of the top science fiction publishers and if I am properly prepared with a good manuscript and a good pitch, maybe I'll get my opportunity. We'll see.
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