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My inner world is thriving.

Writing a book was one of the most exhausting yet fulfilling things I have ever done in my life, yet I need a break before I really dive back into the second one. For me, writing has always been a way for me to pull on emotions that may be dormant, a way that I can express myself with words that I struggle with verbally. When I wrote Smoke and Memory, I was able to create a world of my making. One that took feelings I really have experienced but didn’t have anywhere to put them. Daydreams I have had, wishes I was afraid to wish, words I was too afraid to say. Now, writing book two, the world is going to be even bigger, which is exciting but also a bit intimidating.

A lot of times, when I write stories, I close my eyes first and visualize myself in the scenario. I picture the world, the feelings and how the characters would react, which sometimes can be exhilarating but also exhausting. Picture it as though it’s a gas tank, and I have to pull from that each time I write. Reading replenishes that. It fills my reserves, allowing me to feel the feelings I need to put the story together. Yearning, love, passion, laughter, heartbreak…all of them.

So right now, I am taking a break from the world I’m creating so that I can have what I need when I go back to it. However, just like any muscle, my writing one needs to be used. A blog seemed to be a good way to do that. No pressure, just thoughts.

If you take a look around this website, you will see a link to Smoke and Memory if you want to purchase it. There is also a page for my blog, as well as a page with my current read. If you want to follow along with what is going on in the book I’m reading, you can find those updates on my Instagram author account (@softdarkandferal).

I’ll be back soon with more to say. Thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout this process-

Xoxo

Teri