Just A Bit Of Healthy Deviation.

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Writing isn't easy.
​Most days I find myself staring at a blank page wondering if everything I've dreamt of in this incredibly detailed world is complete nonsense.
​It takes a lot to snap out of my doubtful bubbles and remind myself that I'm like every artist out there--every one of them has moments of doubt.
​Truth be told it's why I've been so quiet and slightly non-existent. I've had a lot of ups and downs these couple of months, a lot of doubting and what ifs running through my head.
​Then I had a lightbulb moment and I liaised with my editor, I asked her how she felt if I deviated from my original plot. Now I know it's a risk but it's a risk I was fully prepared to take if it meant kick-starting my brain again.
​Like the star my editor is, she gives the all go and encourages my power of control to do whatever I want as long as my characters reach their goal.
​So I went with it and changed the timeline, changed the outcome and it's almost like a dam has burst because my mind has been so focused and rejuvenated that I find all the possibilities overwhelming!

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My dear friend Viante has been assisting me in the promotion of Origin by drawing concept art of my characters as well as being an admin on my Facebook. As you can see the second concept art of Ken and Viera is above, I'm too happy to express what joy it seriously has brought me to see my characters come to life! A real steamy masterpiece there ;)
​So now I'm able to focus a little bit better than before with the extra help, I'm counting my blessings. I do know that it seems like all I'm doing is spending forever on Tempted's progression that I'll never get done but remember I'm working full time which is incredibly draining (mentally and physically) so it's a slow work in progress, but progress nonetheless!​

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On another note, I attended the London MCM Comic Con this year and bought myself a neat steampunk hat. As always there was a healthy steampunk audience who advertised their work and outfits. It was fun to be a apart of that and honestly (maybe I'm being hopeful here) but in the future I hope to have my own table at a comic con event for a meet and greet. (Who knows what the future holds!)

I hope to be more active on here, keeping you updated with snippets and more ranting of how hard writing can be *joke*
​No but really...I'll try to show myself more!

​Bye for now!

S.R
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