
You would think I was used to doing it by now, but with each story, I worry. Is the story good enough? Will my readers like it? Could I have created a better cover? All sorts of thoughts run through my head.
I think part of it, is the stress from the day job. Several major projects have finally been completed and we are seeing the results of a couple of them, so I can finally breathe. I keep hoping one day, I won't have to rely on the day job to earn a living.
A few days ago, a reader asked about book 2 of the Reluctantly Undead series. No, I don't have the book written yet, but I am working on the outline.
I'm also working on the outlines for book 2 of the Briary Creek Wolves series and book 6 of the Bryant Station Curves series.
I don't have any dates for the stories. I really need to sit down with the calendar and plan out the rest of the year and set up some due dates for myself.
I have been working on one of my personal goals. For the past five, almost six weeks, DH and I have been on a high protein, low carb diet. We have weekly weigh-ins and strict guidelines we have to follow, but it is working. I've lost 15 pounds so far. My clothes are fitting different, and I have been able to wear a few things that were too tight.
I'll be honest. This diet has been tough on me. There are a lot of pre-packaged drinks and foods you use. DH uses most of them and has lost almost 30 pounds.
I cannot use the majority of the pre-packaged foods because they contain sucralose, an artificial, zero calories sweetener that I am allergic to. So, I have to find alternatives which is not easy since sucralose is popping up in lots of stuff. I make my own protein drinks using plain unsweetened whey protein and low calorie soy milk. It's not so bad, just not "convenient" like the prepackaged drinks, but at least I know what is in my drink.