Well, it’s been almost six weeks since I finished the first draft of Shieldmaiden! Oh, and had eye surgery.* Six weeks means I can start editing!!! Mwa-ha! I know I … Continue reading Six Weeks
Author: R.R. Wolfgang
I am a mother, wife, sister, daughter, and a survivor. I am a human being, in all my frailty and imperfections, who hopes to build a brighter future for my children and the children of this world. My writings here are simply reflections of a human being navigating these waters, and hopefully correcting course as needed.
First Draft – DONE (Shieldmaiden Update)
Whew boy, I did it! At just under 90k words, the first draft is DONE. I’ll be dragging myself out of bed to go to my eye surgery (say goodbye … Continue reading First Draft – DONE (Shieldmaiden Update)
Almost…Done (Shieldmaiden Update)
Y’all… I’m almost done. One (hopefully epic) battle scene to finish and polish, then tie up some loose ends, and the first draft will be finished! And there was much … Continue reading Almost…Done (Shieldmaiden Update)
Shieldmaiden Update
After nearly a week of either being sick or tending to sick kiddos, I finally got back to writing this weekend. And, if I stay on course, the first draft … Continue reading Shieldmaiden Update
Meringue Pie & PTSD
*Trigger Warning: Domestic Abuse & Child Abuse* Yesterday, for the first time in I don’t know how long, I felt triggered. I was trembling and on the verge of tears … Continue reading Meringue Pie & PTSD
Lazy(ish) Sunday
This lazy Sunday has been pretty amazing so far. Although I did not wake in the late afternoon – more of late morning and, sure, there was no watching of … Continue reading Lazy(ish) Sunday
Give Me Weeds
Happy Mother’s Day to all who have been, wish to be, or have mothers in their lives! I miss mine every day, especially on days like today. I wrote my … Continue reading Give Me Weeds
Writing, Writing, and – I Might be Obsessed – More Writing.
Okay, I think I’ve succumbed to a mild addiction. It started as 5 minutes a day, turned to 15 minutes, and now I may get a little cranky if I … Continue reading Writing, Writing, and – I Might be Obsessed – More Writing.
Tuesday Thoughts
So far, so good. After a week of carving 10-30 minutes of writing every morning (more on the weekend), I’m feeling…relief? I always knew that writing of any kind was … Continue reading Tuesday Thoughts
Finding Time for Me in the Age of COVID-19
I’m not going to lie, finding “me” time was already difficult before COVID-19. When the kids were in school, I was “just” juggling their school, bus, after school activities, while … Continue reading Finding Time for Me in the Age of COVID-19
