It's been so long since I've updated my Web site. I started writing full-time back in February, and you haven't heard from me since. So much has been going on, and I hate to say that the least of it was writing. But, I'm pleased to say that all has changed.

With the RWA National Convention behind me and three or four weeks of consistent writing, I think I've finally found my groove in this writing from home thing.

You see, I've had day jobs all of my adult life, and now I guess it's safe to admit that I spent a great deal of the time on those jobs working on books for deadlines. Now that I'm finally out of contract, for the first time in ten years, and I have all the time in the world, it's been a struggle to manage all that time.

The great thing about going to the RWA Conference was reminding myself that all writers in my position are going through similar things. Being around so much creative energy has given me the boost I was looking for.

I met some wonderful people at the conference, old friends and new, and I've even rejoined my local writing chapters. This experience has reminded me of the importance of the writing community and staying connected. In a future post, I'll share some useful tips I picked up from the conference.