Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Euphoria

It strikes me more vividly every time I experience it. As I start writing about my new novel, a euphoric feeling builds inside me. My mind sharpens, coming alive as if I had just drunk ten Mt Dews. The story practically plots itself as if I had already known everything about it and am just now remembering. It is like waking from a deep sleep and hitting the ground running. I can only imagine that this is what a runner's high feels like (I obviously don't exercise).

Above everything, there is a surge of emotion similar to awe that my mind is even capable of reaching this peak state. I feel as if I am wrapped in a cocoon of magic that enlivens my soul. It is no longer merely easy to write.

It is effortless.

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Awkward Moment

That awkward moment when you've been staring off into space for several minutes about a story idea. When you snap out of it, you realize you've been staring at a wall and it makes you wonder if this is what crazy people think about.

I just imagine myself in a straight jacket, staring at a wall and nodding every now and again.

I guess that makes me like a mental patient. Or a cat. Or a mental cat!