I’m really enjoying how things are unfolding this past week.
Writing Progress on The AI Anomaly
First off, I’ve officially started writing The AI Anomaly! I’m only one chapter in, but progress is progress—and this is the part I love. Once I get into the scenes and start thinking about what the reader needs to see and hear, the story threads begin to reveal themselves in surprising and exciting ways. It’s a whole different beast from outlining.
I’d love to have a solid draft completed by the end of June. I plan to share some snippets in my weekly newsletter as I mosey along, so sign up if you haven’t already…
Launching the “Experiment Lab” for Self-Growth
My friend Dave Baldwin and I are brainstorming a new project—an “experiment lab” website where self-growth seekers can join us in 30-day challenges to stretch toward their next level. If you’re like us, you’ve probably read a mountain of books and started more programs than you’ve finished. This “lab” will be a playful motivational space to take action and actually implement some of those ideas together.
Sound interesting? We’ve created a tentative website for it with a place to sign up for updates. Check it out!
Teaching Aids and Potential Book Club Questions
I’ve also been developing teaching aids for my middle-grade and teen books. That felt like a no-brainer. But now I’m wondering if I should add some discussion questions to the back of Goddess Game—for book clubs or friends who read it together.
What do you think? Would you use them? Let me know in the comments below.
Creative Play Time
I spent a lovely afternoon this past Friday crafting with one of my nieces. We pulled out the polymer clay and tools and spent half a day making things. We talked about everything from random kid stuff to surprisingly deep topics. It reminded me that writing may not be my only creative calling—maybe I’ll end up connecting with young creators in other ways too.
Keeping checking back. There’s more to come! 🙂