Hey folks! I’ve been MIA for too long now (as a blogger). I’m ashamed (my head is hung low). I apologize and promise to correct my – uh, lack of consistency. I mean, how can I consider myself a writer, if I don’t write?!
Let me begin by sharing my sincerest gratitude with those of you who have been encouraging me to finish the sequel to my first book, Office Antics & Sexual Liaisons.
Going back a couple of weeks, I had a conversation with a co-worker who inquired about the subject. This particular lady has been asking for years, “Til, when are you gonna finish?” “Til, I’m still waiting.” “Til, if you stop blogging, you can write! Til….” Okay, okay, Z! I explained to her that when I wrote the book at age forty-six, I was in a totally different head place than I am now at fifty-one. “The sequel has to be just as good as or better than the first.” With a chuckle, I added, “I have to redeem some of them damned devils I created in the first book.” After all, it’s only fair that my characters grow in fiction just as I have in real life. The interesting thing is while I’ve aged, they haven’t.
Another co-worker asked if I had writer’s block. Nope, not the case at all. Thank God, I’ve never experienced it.
Finally, a third co-worker asked what would be my first writing of the new year? This is it – hope you enjoy it.
I appreciate all the encouragement I receive – be it from verbal conversations, Facebook, texting or whatever – you guys like my scribes and it’s a wonderful feeling knowing I’m interesting enough to keep your attention.
So, why am I not writing then? I’m glad you asked.
First let me mention I’m down seven or eight chapters already (been there for about two years though). I have enough material in my head to finish what I started. I could blame my job for not writing. By the time I get home from work I am mentally drained, which is no exaggeration, but nonetheless the truth. But no more – unh, unh! I will not let anything else come between me and what I love to do! If I had stayed diligent to my craft, I would’ve had the sequel done and published before now! If I am to encourage my readers in pursuing their goals, why stifle my own progress? It’s foolishness on my part and the only honest way to answer the question.
I thank you for inciting excitement in my veins and boosting my writing ego.
I won’t disappoint.
Happy New Year – 2014 style!
writing is my thang 
I gave U some stories!
Wat U 4got them? How can U 4get something so JUICY!!!
HAHAHAHA
Where do U want me 2 send them?
I’ll have to schedule a chat n chew with you! 🙂
Look i was da 1st 2 get a book & da 1st 2 have it autographed! Now come on Tillie I am Very disappointed n U!!! I should’ve been had my damn book!!! Do U need more stories? Cause i have more alot more. Imma have U write a book bout me 1 day……. Now tht will b Juicy & some of ur reader would not like me, like I care!!! Hahahahahahaha
Luv U Still CherryFace………
Yes, Cherry Face – you were thee 1st on the job to buy my book and you read within a few hours! Yeah, you promised me stories and I’m still waiting just like you are! 🙂
Now u know me of all ppl cant wait to read it gurl….sitting here tapping my fingers waiting. Lol
Ha ha! Thanks, Angel – I know you’re one of my main supporters! 🙂
I will be waiting
Thanks, Twin! Hopefully, the other twin will be waiting too! 🙂
TILLLLLLLLLLLIEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! (SINGING & DANCING) LET’S GET IT STARTED IN HERE!!!! LMAO! I can’t wait!!!! Wait … I have to sing and dance again … I’M SO EXCITED! I JUST CAN’T HIDE IT! LOL Now when will my book be ready???? Yea I’m putting the pressure on you girl … AGAIN! 🙂 I have been waiting sooooo long and the wait is almost over! Let’s go Til!!!
Ha ha, Z! I’m thrilled that you are so excited! Thank you for always encouraging a sistah! 🙂
This is a most useful cotbritunion to the debate
Hi Misty – not a debate but thanks for your response.
Ok Tillie, we’ll be waiting
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And I’ll be writin’, Sophia! 🙂
Thanks, Sophia! 🙂
We all know that you got this! Can’t wait to read all you have stored in that brain of yours! Can you say EXCITED! Well I can! And I am yelling it ! Now get a move on it Nathan!
Ha ha! Yes, and I do know you will be on my case if don’t “get a move on it!” 🙂
New year new thoughts, you go girl. Never to old to write..
Margie
I know that’s right, Margie! 🙂
IT’S ABOUT TIME!! & yes I am hollering @ you! I’ve been waiting far too long for the sequel. HAPPY 2014!
It’s coming, Monica! And same to you, my dear! 🙂