…Â I am covered in Cats and Children.
Well, only one cat and one child, but sometimes they seem like more. I am writing from my living room in a rather chilly Ontario, back and forth from pouring orange juice and hoping my coffee will hurry up and brew.
My name is Anne Holly, and I am a writer with Rebel Ink Press. I’m happy to be here, to tell you about my series of holiday erotic-romances with Rebel Ink, and introduce myself a bit.
My stories, Good for the Goose and V-Day are already out. The Halloween and Thanksgiving stories (Like Magic and Charity) are with one of our intrepid editors. Bubbly, the New Years story, has just come back from my test readers, and should be submitted to the editors this week. It’s been a very busy summer!
As for today, it is not one of my son’s daycare days, so please forgive the typos and rambling thoughts.
This is how a typical writing day works for me. Up in the morning, feed the cat and the Boy Child. Try to get through the email, check on the books, and make sure my blog is updated. Then, I settle in to writing or editing, in the middle of reading Yertle the Turtle and helping construct a new tunnel out of blocks. If I’m lucky, I have a spot of solitude while my son naps. By evening, filled with supper and bathed, my little angel is off to sleep, and I can do my real writing – as long as I can keep my eyes open.
Why do I do this? I ask myself this question occasionally. Surely it would be easier to stick to mommy duties and my gig as a teacher, and have my spare time to myself. But, I know why I do this. I love telling stories!
My stories are about the best parts of life – moving on from past sadness and finding new love and passion. I like delivering characters, couples and stories that will affect my readers; make them see what I see in the redemptive power of love. To me, this is worth the giant coffee budget I go through every month.
So, today I am covered in cats and kids, and editing my last installment to the holiday series, so I can send it off. It’s a hectic, busy time, but I’m enjoying it. And I’d love to meet a few of you, which makes doing this even more worth it! So, please leave a comment or two.
Cheers, and have a great day!
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- About the Author
- Posts in the Past
Anne Holly is a Canadian writer of romance and erotic-romance, as well as a mother and teacher. She has been published by Wild Horse Press, Decadent Publishing and Rebel Ink Press. You may visit Anne at her blog or website, or find her on GoodReads, Facebook and Twitter (@anneholly2010). Her email is anneholly2010@gmail.com.
Your tweet caught my eye. I may not be covered in cats, but I am constantly distracted by a kid. I don't know why we write despite the constant interruptions (right now, I'm trying to type AND be Lucius Malfoy Lego Guy battling Lego Star Wars Guy…).
I often think–my son has the need to create these stories. I must have the same drive. Even though writing is hard and it's work, it's also a form of the same kind of play he engages in. Unfortunately, I try to create my world at the same time he creates his. Doesn't work. 🙁
Thanks for the post!
Sometimes it all fits better than others, but we must keep plugging away. The other day, my son was writing on his toy laptop while I was writing on mine – his story was about the Wiggles helping some fire fighters get their truck out of a tree. Sounds like a bestseller to me! 😀
I can totally relate, even though my kids are a little older (5th and 7th grade). I'm constantly trying to write in between homework review, over background TV noise and among sisterly sqabbling. It's tough, but I wouldn't change it for the world!
Yup, here too- One kid, three cats and a dog. My four y/o will sit at the kitchen table and also write about the wiggles and the disney princesses chasing dragons. So I often end up listening to her. If I don't Captain Feathersword and Snow White will show up in my wip and that might prove to be problematic. I agree w/ jennifer, wouldn't change it for the world.
Oh and did I hear someone say something about coffee? Hubs took the French press to work with him and I am wandering in a haze here.
I wouldn't, either! I think having a full, busy life is really good for the writing. I have gotten so many ideas from parenting. Also, the play breaks are nice, sometimes – though not so much when you are mid-sentence, mid-scene, and the story is flowing. 🙂
Thanks for the comments, folks!
*passes DB the coffee pot*
Thanks Anne! The coffee is much appreciated!