By I realized this morning that it’s been a while since I posted here. The reasons are many: the continued issue with the pinched nerve, getting back to work full time, taking on an editing job, plus working on a new anthology, plus two novels currently in progress…all of which means I haven’t really had much free time to do promo work or write up blog posts!
When you’re surrounded by what feels like insurmountable debt, it’s hard to find your way to being thankful about much. It is insane that a grown woman with a good job and decent insurance should be this deep in medical debt, but it is what it is. You either suck it up and get the work done, or you continue to suffer. (I have a fundraiser set up to help me cope with the unexpected medical bills, if you’re interested: You Caring Fundraiser)
But, even with all of the doctor visits and the pain and the physical therapy, and the bills and prescriptions that come with that, I am blessed. I’m living a dream I have had since I was pretty young, I’m a published author! And I get to make a living working with words.
Not everyone gets to live their dream. You can’t help but be thankful when you see a lifetime of learning and crafting become an actual reality. My first book, Forever, took me years to bring to fruition and I learned a lot along the way.
Currently I am working on two different novels, the ending of the Shades and Shadows series and a new one that jumped up out of the abyss that is my mind a few weeks ago and took up residence in the front part of my Brain where it will not leave me alone.
And do you remember the anthology we published a few months ago? Once Upon a Broken Dream was the first in a series of anthologies from Creativia Publishing. Each anthology begins with a prompt and writers are invited to submit stories using that prompt. Well, the next one should be ready in December, so keep your eyes open.
So yeah, I’m pretty blessed and living a life that’s pretty amazing. Even if I’m struggling in some areas. I hope you can say the same.
Oh, yeah, and if you want autographed copies of my books this holiday season, hit up my facebook page or email me at natalie@nataliejcase.com.
Natalie J Case 