Here we are and it’s almost June! This spring seemed to be our month for projects and some spring cleaning. I’m guessing it’s the same for lots of people who usher in spring this time of year and have projects in need of doing after a long winter.
And it’s true that physical activity promotes brainstorming, even if I’m not aware it’s happening in tandem with carrying out my other responsibilities. I’m happy to say I’ve had a few ah-ha moments this spring. Little bits I can’t wait to incorporate into my work-in-progress. I love revising! It’s one of my favourite parts of writing – adding in the layers and little details. And the satisfaction of tying all the plot threads together. Sometimes you have to get out of your own head to make that happen. And although I feel like I haven’t gotten much actual writing done lately, I’ve done a lot of thinking.
It’s also raised some important questions about my next writing project. I have an idea in mind for my next endeavour but whether that will be a romantic suspense or suspense with romantic elements is a surprising question I’ve found myself asking. Which has led to thoughts about branding and how I want to move forward.
It’s also helped me figure out which direction my Downtown Eastside series will take. In the beginning I had planned on three separate stories (because trilogies are my favourite) with three separate sets of heroes and heroines. But it’s really Sophie and Caleb’s story. If When I proceed, the next two books will continue with the intended plot lines and new secondary characters but the lead roles will be played by Off The Grid’s hero and heroine. I love those two and I’m not ready to be done with them and I don’t think they’re done with the story. Each story will continue to be a standalone book although the theme of the story will continue through to the next book.
The best time for planning a book is while you’re doing the dishes. —Agatha Christie
It might be the dishes, which I don’t do by the way, or it might be something else. She who cooks does not clean around here. And I do most of the cooking. But here’s a bit more on the major and no-so-major projects happening around the Good household. Projects that very much needed to be done!
Culling and decluttering of closet!
Also, new his and her hangers. Colour coding makes me happy.
Culling and decluttering of garage. Much bigger job! Not quite finished by it’s more than on it’s way to being done.
Before:
After:
Finally, the rest of the old fence has been replaced with new PVC fencing.
And lastly spring planting has begun and the flowerbeds are filling with colour! Fingers crossed the plants actually survive. While I love flowers, I do not have a green thumb!
There were a couple of painting projects we hired the professionals to do. More on that later. Maybe. Unless you’re bored senseless!
What are some seasonal projects you’ve tackled lately?
Gorgeous stuff, Karyn! I cleaned like a madwoman in anticipation of the Kid’s visit, so that’s done for a little while. It was clean while she was here anyway. Now we’re working on tackling the weeds. The gardens are done for the most part, but be have rock borders all over and the driveway is gravel, so there is a lot to weed. It’s a neverending thing. But it looks good once we’re done. For a little while. ;o)
Thanks, B.E.! A couple of these projects really needed to get done, before, say, the old fence fell over during the next big wind. Weeding. Not my favourite thing. But like you say, necessary. (Even if it doesn’t get done as often as it should.)
I’m so happy your daughter made it for a visit! With many more to come I’m sure!