Author Burnout

It happens. . . Rarely to me, though. On occasion I wonder how I’m going to keep going. So many pieces to the author process are overwhelming. This week has been a lot. Book seven: Lifetimes released, the HHC Holiday sale launched, a photoshoot for the cover for book nine, acceptance into a new bookstore, marketing videos, gathering continuity material for book eight, two new magazine interviews, and the release of the December issue of Nertz Magazine that I publish. . . I’ll be honest, I have no idea how I made it through. 

I’m left with complete burnout. There’s no gas left in my tank. The solution? I’m going to take a break and dive into other things. It’s time for lunch with friends, shopping with my kids, a few afternoon naps, and some documentary watching. I might also paint my office.  

Artists must recharge. The creative process requires balance sometimes. On this Sunday night, I’ve landed in my favorite Strawberry Shortcake sweatshirt. I’m under a blanket pile with an episode of Young Sheldon on. I look like I’ve given everything I’ve got, but at this phase of my career, these moments bring me extreme contentment. I used to strive to look perfect all the time. Now I embrace having given everything I’ve got, and looking spent.