So I bet you thought I was dead, or had been taken by sweaty cowboys for ransom, or maybe ran off with a dirty, tattooed musician….
Nah.
I’m happy, safe, and well. I’m sure you all were just worried sick.
The good news is I’m writing! Or editing. Or both, rather. Working on that novel like a MOFO. I needs to get ‘er done, you know what I’m saying? And now I have to, because I’m trying to enter a YA manuscript contenst by Oct. 1st. *nervous laughter*
I can do this, right??? RIGHT?
I’ve also done a little writing over on the Sisterwives blog. I’ve been introspective this week, specifically about the complexities of womanhood (which you can read here), the relationships between women, and the importance of forgiveness.
I also read a book. A GREAT one. You need to read it too. It validated everything I’ve ever felt after a friendship ended: the soul-sucking hurricane of loss, self-doubt, and confusion.
I not only told my own breakup story HERE, but also talked more about the book, which I HIGHLY recommend. It’s brutiful, and brave, and heartfelt. This collection of essays was masterfully woven together by the genius women behind The Herstories Project.
To get your copy of this book go HERE
That is all. Now go buy the book and read the linked posts so I can get back to my manuscript.
GIT!
You KNOW I missed you! Seriously, just TODAY I was going to send you a pic of my compost pile with a boquet of flowers on top. Oh, the crazy universe answered my call 😉
Best wishes on your writing endeavors. I’ll be back to read the links. Honestly, I was worried that my guest post spots jinxed some of my best blogger buddies. Now that I know you’re safe, I gotta hunt down Nadia and Deanna. Did you send tattooed musicians their way?!?
Xoxox
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MICHELLE! I swear I thought of you too! My compost looks gooooorgeous. Very chocolate cake mix-y. Compost and Michelle will always be synonymous to me. hahahah that sounded terrible but you know what I mean. I hope.
Deanna moved, and now has sketchy internet coverage at best. We miss her too, but I do believe she’s well.
If any tattooed musicians show up….no one will ever see them again! They are MINE. muwhahahaha
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You take the tattooed musicians and I’ll keep the dusty cowboys 😉
So glad to hear from you!
love,
Your partner in compost crime
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You got this! October 1 is still DAYS away. 🙂
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thank you!! I hope so! So far so good, but eeeeeeek!
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Yes ma’am! And good for you for getting on with that manuscript 🙂
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Thank you! I’m trying~
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That’s all you need to be doing, BW. 🙂 Every little helps, innit ❤
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You go girl, write that bitch and send me a copy.
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Yesssss
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Yay for the manuscript! Jumpy-claps for entering a contest I’m sure you’ll win!
Go write!!
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thank you! I love jumpy claps!
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This makes me happy. I won’t keep you…get back to work! And don’t let me see you on Facebook!
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Ha! Facebook police! uh oh! 🙂 I’m limiting my SM time FO SHO!
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You can DO this!
And dirty tattooed musicians for the win!
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FOR THE WIN! yessssss (thanks!)
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Don’t worry, Beth! I’ll save your from the sweaty cowboys!
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I know I can count on you, TD. xoxo
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curious, would you have paid the ransom to be taken by the sweaty cowboys? I think it an odd assumption that they would give you up if they got you.
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hahahaha THAT’S what you remember from this post? I love it. You’re hilarious. And I don’t know if I want to be rescued from sweaty cowboys, unless it’s to go to a dirty, tattooed magician. 🙂
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Magicians really need to bathe more often.
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Writing and editing and being productive…sounds perfect to me! Keep at it!!
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thanks Shay! xo
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Keep writing and get it done! I know you will have a kick ass manuscript ready. Drink wine. Write naked. It works for me!
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I save my nudity for when I read your blog posts, Hotberg. 🙂
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Well, it’s a good thing I am reading blogs right now with my morning coffee. I also now have morning wood. 😉
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Writing is the best reason to be MIA! Congrats and good luck!
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Thanks, Kenya!
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Way to go on the writing! You’ll have it done I’m sure.
Glad you checked back in! Was wondering where you were.
Hmm tattoo’d musicians… Oh let’s be honest here, they don’t have to be musicians 😉
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hahaha you’re right, Sharn, they don’t have to be able to sing or play an instrument (well, maybe one *wink*) or anything……just the tats. mmmmmmm
Btw, love your new avatar!
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Thanks Beth 🙂 New avatar is what happens when people let me wonder comic con unsupervised. I try everything on!
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I THOUGHT YOU WERE DEAD! Well maybe not actually dead, but I did wonder where you were at least once or twice and I am very glad you are both alive and back!
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CLAIRE! I love your adorable face! Thank you, and congrats on all your successful projects! You’re a wonder!
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Loved your post on Sisterwives and I think it is extremely cool that you’re entering your writing in a contest! I know you’ll do well!
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AW, Thanks, Jana! I so appreciate you reading over at SW and for your support here. You’re such a sweetheart!
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I wondered where you were at. Glad you were not taken by sweaty cowboys, although I am sure you wish you had been….
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…..you have no idea, Mike. No. Idea. *shiver*
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Hey Beth! It’s lovely to hear something from you after so long.Of course, we all understand that you need to finish your novel but we all miss hearing from you 🙂
I read the article you posted on SisterWives. Brilliant!
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THANKS ZAREEN!! You can use my name and the word brilliant together Any. Time. hahaha
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Hahaha! 🙂
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So glad to see you and hear that you are alive and well and working on your book! Squeee!
Hmmm, what about running of with sweaty, tattooed, cowboy musicians?
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Roby, you so get me. 🙂
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BETH!. I was totally worried about you, but it’s hard to tell, since I took about a month and a half off from writing (AND reading…*bows head in shame*) blog posts. I MISSED YOU LIKE THIS MUCH (well…you can make up any length you want, but it’s pretty much a lot).
A book is omg awesome news! You go, girl. How’d the deadline go? Are you famous yet?
I would have totally run off with you and the tattooed cowboys or whatever, but I’ve been bus-ay–sending a kid to college, laying in the hammock, knitting, studying French. Because you never know when you might run into a lost French person in Idaho, right? Important shiz indeed.
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*SQUUUEEEEEEE* STEF IS IN DA HOUSE!! Hey lovely lady, I’ve missed you too! The deadline went awesome and I entered on time and eeeeeeeeeeep I’m really excited!
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