Most writers are creatures of habit - probably more so than others. I thought during these days of the Wu Flu that I could just hole up and write. Well we all know about the best laid plans...
I'm a solitary person whose daily schedule starts with an early morning activity like swimming laps in the pool at the Y, or a brisk 3+ mile walk or perhaps a bike ride. I use these times to ruminate about my stories.
Mrs. Nemo, a retired attorney, is a very social person whose day is filled with group activities, gym, volunteering, organizing the local food bank, church choir, lunches/dinners out, theatre, inviting friends over so she can use her culinary skills (married to a guy who would be happy to have a ham sandwich and a beer every night) - you get the picture.
Her office is at one end of the house and mine at the other.
So during these weird times there is no swimming at the Y (thankfully Herr Governor Inslee has allowed my shooting club to reopen so I'm back to target and Trap shooting 2X per week)
Where was I" Oh yeah - so now I'm Mrs. Nemo's social world. Early morning walks are noon walks and we are doing lots of stuff 'together.' (watching K-dramas on Netflix, anyone?) So the chapters have not been pouring out.
I'm readjusting, but the sudden life as a couple again is a bit jarring. It ain't easy.
I know she feels the same way.
There's a story making the rounds about a conversation between two women bitching about their husbands during the stay at home time... When one gets particularly vitriolic one woman asks the other, 'Are you considering divorce? The other replies, divorce no, murder yes! 😊
I'll be real happy when things get back to normal (as will she I'm sure) and I have the house to myself...
So chapter 13 is ready for posting and coming soon.
I'm six pages into chapter 14 and I'm adjusting to writing on the 'new' schedule.
Regards, Nemo