I've been struggling with depression and anxiety more than usual the past couple of weeks, and haven't been up to posting often or at all. December and January have always been difficult months for me, the ones where I hit my lowest of lows. I'm not sure if it's SAD or what, but functioning is so difficult in December, and by January, I'm just crawling through each day. Lately, I've wondered if I should just quit writing. The pressures to meet deadlines and the lack of sales do not inspire me. I had great plans for self-pubbing, but I just don't know. Maybe I'll get out of this dark place and back to where I need to be. I do know I can't support everyone living with me on my writing income anymore, and it's difficult to write much while working full-time. So there's this argument over that going round and round in my head. See? Am I not a barrel of laughs lately?
Anyway, tomorrow might be better, and I will try to get an installment or two up this week. I liked posting five days a week like I'd been doing before depression slammed me so hard.
I think, today, I'll go spend a few hours walking outside somewhere. Sunlight helps me to feel less shitty, and I need to move around.
Well, on to the new release.
I have a new release out-- The 13th Month, last one in the Calendar Men series. I've enjoyed writing the series even though it was a battle for me to do it. Getting back into the rhythm of writing, especially romances when I've had my own romantic life shattered, has been a challenge. So, I'm proud of being able to have kept up with this series. I hope y'all have enjoyed it. <3
The 13th Month
5 comments:
Hi Bailey - what you need is TLC! A nice massage and cabana pool boys at your beck and call will do nicely :-)
No apologies necessary but OMG I would so miss your stories if you did stop. But you need to do what is best for you and your family. Maybe just not so many books in a year. I do hope your depression lessens and you start seeing the bright live for you but as you saw last year suck BIG buffalo balls for me and depression and health issues. Just remember we read your stories but we love you also.
So sorry to hear you have been having such a rough time Bailey. Suffering from depression myself, I totally get where you are coming from. Just take it one day at a time and do what feels right for your own mental health.
Sorry you are feeling low and struggling with the dark places of your mind. Writing should be your outlet not a burden . take the time you need we will still be here when you regain your balance. Hugs
Congrats on the new release! I hope the sunlight & walks help.
Brandi
Post a Comment