So I’ve been late in updating the blog lately. Life has come full circle, and I’m struggling to find the time to write. But I will succeed once I find that zen spot where I am comfortable in my new position. I have to figure out new ways to get to work everyday, but I’ve started to navigate the backroads already. I’m two thirds done with finding my way. There is just one part of the trafficked road that’s left for me to avoid. And I don’t know about you, but driving in traffic makes me negative and I don’t like having those thoughts in my head. It’s stupid to get upset over, but once I find the last part of the trip on the back roads to avoid the headache, I’ll be happier.

My complaints are in fact stupid. I’ve so much good in my life and need to focus on that, not the silly trivial stuff. Traffic and the hours of operation are my hurdles. The hours I’m coming to terms with as that’s just an adjustment of a schedule. So that’s getting better.

And the truth is that I’ve so much to be thankful for. Despite the pressures above, I finished more edits. I know how to fix two more stories now, and I’m working on it. In fact, I’m excited to do all this. The pressure of having two things to fix, not one, might also be what’s cooking my brain.

A good friend of mine whose starting her blog just signed a book contract. Sheena Snow is an amazing Young Adult Fantasy author. I’m not a fan of first person writing myself. I don’t like Frankenstein. I didn’t like Twilight. I have issues picturing everything in my head as a reader when it’s all about ‘me’ and internal angst. I prefer more action, but then the first books I read were comics. And my dad was home when school was over. (Mom and dad had different schedules. Mom came home at six after a full day of work that let out at five.) This also explains why my teenage hormones kicked in and secretly read romance novels.

Anyhow I will update more soon, when the life of the full time job becomes routine. When this happens and I know my day, the creature of habit in me kicks in and I get satisfaction back of a check that I did everything on the list. Hope everyone else is having an amazing time. I’ll be back.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you stay positive and productive when adjusting to a new job schedule?

Adjusting to a new job schedule takes time, but focusing on gratitude rather than minor frustrations — like traffic — helps maintain a positive mindset. Finding routines, such as alternate backroads to avoid stressful commutes, reduces daily friction. Once a schedule becomes routine, the habit-driven satisfaction of completing a daily checklist returns, restoring a sense of control and motivation.

What does it mean to edit multiple stories at the same time as a writer?

Editing multiple stories simultaneously means juggling different plot fixes and creative problems at once, which can feel mentally overwhelming. In this context, the writer describes knowing how to fix two stories and feeling excited despite the pressure. Working on more than one project can ‘cook your brain,’ but it also signals creative momentum and progress toward finishing the work.

Is first person or third person point of view better for fantasy fiction?

Preference for point of view in fantasy fiction is subjective. Some readers, like the author of this post, find first-person narration limiting because it focuses heavily on internal angst and makes it harder to visualize action-driven scenes. Readers who grew up with action-heavy formats like comics may prefer third person, while others enjoy the intimacy of first-person storytelling found in books like Twilight.