Monday Meeting

Per Anita's prompt, here is my workspace. I'd like to point out the egg timer (courtesy of Anna's suggestion), a book that Tina referenced in her recent interview, the webcam that allowed me to talk cross country to my writing partner Robert this afternoon, and the dirty dishes stacked up on the counter around the corner. I did not straighten up for this photo! And my inspiration--a picture of my three kids standing at a sign at Walden Pond, which reads;

I WENT TO THE WOODS BECAUSE I WISHED TO LIVE DELIBERATELY, TO FRONT ONLY THE ESSENTIAL FACTS OF LIFE. AND SEE IF I COULD NOT LEARN WHAT IT HAD TO TEACH AND NOT, WHEN I CAME TO DIE, DISCOVER THAT I HAD NOT LIVED.--THOREAU

My workspace is right in the central traffic station of the house, and frequently, it attracts some unsavory characters.

Now that you've gotten your peek, on to the business at hand.

The Monday Meeting:

I am very happy with my writing rhythm, and would like to keep it up. I'd like to continue with my revisions on the Middle Grade novel, and I feel like I am making solid progress. So, my goal is to keep up the momentum. To keep rising early to write, and to keep my writing and writerly friends in the front of my mind. Balance is hard to maintain, but I think that I'm getting there.

I want to say a big welcome to all my new followers, but specifically to my friends Robert and Kerry. These two provide my days with support and focus.

And I invite you all to the Friday Feature interview this week. I will feature the interesting and fun A. Grey, who is querying a YA manuscript as we speak. I encourage you to stop by her blog, and do some research, so you can ask her a killer question!

So, are you finding balance in your life? What goals do you have this week? Did you clean up before posting your writing spot picture?