I was looking at some new site templates, and realised it's been over 2 months since I've blogged. It wasn't a case of the novelty having worn off. Instead, it is one of those things that plagues any writer - life and all it requires from us prevented me from sitting down and doing some actual writing. So what has life been dishing out to stop me from putting pen to paper (or in this digital age, fingers to keyboard)?
For one, we (my partner and I) have finally settled into the sunny Gold Coast, located in the most southern part of Queensland, Australia. Only 5 minutes' drive from beautiful beaches and warm, sunny days (how does 20 degrees Celsius sound in the middle of winter?). We've even been bitten by the water bug and bought ourselves a sit-in kayak each. Just imagine paddling down a quiet river, enjoying the warm sun. Living the life of luxury does have its drawbacks - an hour and twenty minute commute twice a day to and from work, which makes for very long days. Then again, reading a book for about an hour and a half beats sitting in traffic for two.
But it's not all bad. In that time, I have released two episodes of my machinima series, Family Secrets. I'm also working with some colleagues on a short film for a competition at work. It's quite satisfying being identified as the industry guru thanks to my machinima series.
Though I have done some work on the first draft of my next sci-fi novel, work on it is progressing slow as I only tend to work on it when I'm sitting on a plane, travelling somewhere for work. It's not ideal as it doesn't provide me with sufficient time really get stuck into it, but I am admittedly struggling with the storyline. I have a very good outline for the story, but it just seem to be dragging on. After a few action-packed first chapters, the story seems to have slowed down to a snail's pace. I need to kick-start it with some action somewhere before it decides to blow itself out of an airlock!
To top it all off, I have just taken on a new role, which offers some exciting challenges, but also require that I push my knowledge boundaries. Fortunately, I have a two-week holiday to look forward to in October, visiting family and friends back in South Africa.
In the mean time, I can't promise that life won't interfere with my writing.
But it's not all bad. In that time, I have released two episodes of my machinima series, Family Secrets. I'm also working with some colleagues on a short film for a competition at work. It's quite satisfying being identified as the industry guru thanks to my machinima series.
Though I have done some work on the first draft of my next sci-fi novel, work on it is progressing slow as I only tend to work on it when I'm sitting on a plane, travelling somewhere for work. It's not ideal as it doesn't provide me with sufficient time really get stuck into it, but I am admittedly struggling with the storyline. I have a very good outline for the story, but it just seem to be dragging on. After a few action-packed first chapters, the story seems to have slowed down to a snail's pace. I need to kick-start it with some action somewhere before it decides to blow itself out of an airlock!
To top it all off, I have just taken on a new role, which offers some exciting challenges, but also require that I push my knowledge boundaries. Fortunately, I have a two-week holiday to look forward to in October, visiting family and friends back in South Africa.
In the mean time, I can't promise that life won't interfere with my writing.
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