How do you push through when there are disruptions?

 This past weekend we moved. It was probably not the most dramatic move we have ever made, because it was from an upstairs unit to a downstairs unit. Although my teen was extremely helpful in the move, she had a rather critical spirit about the new spot. It certainly is smaller and aesthetically. It needs some work before we can really call it home. 


While we are still in sifting and sorting mode, all of our furniture is in the correct places. Most of our paintings and family photos are up and I believe that within a week, we will have found a place for most of our belongings. Moving does not mean that I can allow myself to be distracted when fulfilling my goals. Rather, I have to guard my writing and editing time as it is precious. This takes some self discipline, and I have to turn a blind eye to a few piles of things that still have to be sorted.


It makes me think about two of my characters who had to move in books 1 and 2. Nadine and her entire family had to move after book 1. It is not as if they had much of a choice. The Dragon Thief recognised Nadine and that meant that King Radolf would find out where they were. Those of you who read my prequel Novella, A Mother’s Warning probably have realised by now that King Radolf is not a man to be trifled with. A less drama filled, but still important move was Elizabeth, the Medicine Woman. She originally lived closer to Holly Hill Cave, but after Lady Christine summoned her to help with a rather unusual problem, she set up her rooms in Lord Logan’s lands. What made these two moves very different was that Nadine’s family was under threat. However, Elizabeth had no enemies. She chose to move, and many of her loyal patients followed her. Forced decisions feel a lot different to empowered choices. But whether forced or voluntary, the show must go on as they say. So I will be forging ahead regardless of the piles of clothes around me or the painting of shelves that I must do. I hope that by next week’s newsletter, I will be happy to report that I have fully settled in.




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