Epic Change of Events

People, writers always talk about that split second decision that changes your life. One choice can alter everything. Pool league was in Cle Elum at the Keg Cellar, but after work Kelly and I decided to go ahead and do our thing and drive to Roslyn to the Eagles to see Sarah.

It was a fluke really. We had planned to go to the Keg Cellar first thing. But wanted to see Sarah one final time before she heads to New Orleans. It is our night at the Eagles and out of the norm Nick was there. As well as Shelia (incredibly wasted).

The details are quite vile, but the ending is somewhat romantic. In a heartbeat all can change and good can finally win over evil. The official statement: "Nick and I have taken each other back" and while he is a bit of a battered soul he is safe and sound and sleeping in our bed, right now for the second day in a row.

The rewrite of 'Tears of God' is going well. Next week I will be a SME (Subject Matter Expert) for Amazon. I will be working 7-4 and it will be similar to a honeymoon with that schedule. In an epic change of events life is making sense again and all that has been off kilter is set right in Roslyn town. 

As the world turns

The 'Tears of God' rough draft is complete and validated. God has decided to drench the mountains of the Pacific Northwest in rain as a celebration to my finish. All night in waves the rain has fell from the sky, a wave of light patter followed by a wave of heavy incessant saturation. Following into this new day as well.

I'm grateful for it; nothing is as sublime as a leaden gray day, heavy rain thrown about by wind when I'm deep in the heart of Ireland. Researching the IRA, killing people, blowing up things. Writing is a catharsis, deep thought and emotion go into every word and the feelings that you are living in the moment go in as well. It helps you figure things out in life. I find my answers by creating characters, writing feelings and conversations.

"The world is at your fingertips, literally. Just as you need to breathe, just as you need sunlight, just as you need water—if you’re a word person, you need to write. Sometimes you may know where you are going, and other times you may be embarking on the long road to possibly nowhere—it doesn’t matter—you’re getting the words out. Writing fuels your imagination, which makes you want to write more. And your imagination is always loyal, and it will save your life if necessary, as it did for me. Your imagination is there in the loneliest of times, and in the joyful times, too." Holly McGhee

I was going to rest my hands, they ache from working and writing non-stop for the last thirty days. But the weather has me inspired to start the re-write. To go back and start adding more layers. The layers of thought, color and smell. Adding the surroundings, the senses. They bring the book to life and it is the fun part of writing. The basics are down and now comes the sprinkles.

I don't know this guy, but he is famous and he passed away yesterday in not a pretty way. But he gave this quote to a reporter; that I really liked and this blog is in remembrance of what seemed like a nice guy. May he rest in peace.