Diva Jefferson

So, this is the last day of National Novel Writer's Month and I feel very far from a novelist at this time. I haven't written a single word since November 3rd. Luckily, next month I will hopefully have some "extra" time to do what I love so much.

It's like trying to blow up a balloon with the weight of three books on top.

I admit that I fell to the pressures of everyday life and stopped writing for a month. Technically, I did write everyday, it just consisted of essays and papers. Maybe I'm not driven enough or I've lost my perseverance to get through anything. I know this isn't true, but it is what it feels like. But books aren't going to write themselves and no one else can write what you have in your head.The main reason why I prevented myself from succeeding this month is because I'm a firm believer of creating your best work first and pursuing publishing later. I'm not saying my first drafts are perfect, but I spend the time necessary on them. Even if I write one book a year, at least I'm accomplishing something. I'm happy for the time I do have right now and the over 2000 words I already have in the latest manuscript. :)

I'll be back in the game soon, I promise.

Some quick news:
--Once I get this new Victorian series rolling, I'm changing my name to a pen name to keep my anonymity. So, keep a look out for my new look.
--Last but not least, my fiance and I are already saving money for our wedding next year!

Thank you so much for sticking with me throughout everything, readers. I couldn't ask for better friends.

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Happy writing!
Diva J.

My kitty, Muffin.

I read an article recently about how to continue writing romance after a divorce. I'm not an advocate of divorce, nor am I opposed to marriage for that matter, but most everyone I see who write successfully is married. By the way, my observation is open to criticism.


"Studies have shown that married people tend to earn more money and live longer than singles. Marriage also appears to promote better health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that husbands and wives are less likely to smoke or drink heavily, experience frequent headaches and suffer from psychological problems than people who aren't married.  
Psychologists conjecture (through surveys and such) that married people are merely more inclined toward happiness since they're happier to begin with. Humans are predisposed to certain happiness ranges depending on their genetics, personality and life circumstances. Also, happier people are generally more social, and it follows that people who actively socialize will be more likely to meet someone they'd like to marry."
I may be young, but I don't have a committed relationship. Well, readers, I want to encourage those who lack a steady companion to keep on writing. You can write on one income. You could find the time to reach success even though you sacrifice most of it to pay the bills.


You don't need a man or woman in your life to know what emotions feel like. What love feels like. Sometimes all you need is an active imagination and an observant gaze. In society, you see so many traits in the way people act and portray themselves. After watching someone for a while, they might think you are strange, but you'll have a new character for your book. Or a new villain.


Motivation does not fleet out the window so easily without a steady inspiration. Sometimes you have to find it within yourself. What do you live for? 


With first round edits on my upcoming release (which consisted of a Word document covered in red) and the day job giving me more hours than I have available in a day, working a lot with little play at my age feels like a waste of youth. A waste of time and energy I could never wish back. Nobody realizes that my life is mine to live. One day soon, I will be doing what I love and everything I did before would seem like a stepping stone in a river of opportunity. I may be introverted, not the life of the party, nor the brightest star in the sky, but guess what? 
I wake up every day to a soft meow with a smile on my face. My cat wouldn't have a home or a safe existence without me around. That's right. Muffin is what I live for. Animals will never reject your work, never criticize the life you live, never intentionally hurt you for a greater objective. Sometimes the best companions are furry and like laying on your favorite books.


Readers, thank you for reading and sharing in my experiences.




Happy writing!


-Diva J.