I’m working on writing the sequel to I Married a Gay Man, which is aptly titled I Married a Gay Man’s Brother. Okay, so what I’m really doing is writing this blog. And sipping a little coffee. Then I’ll probably go clean the bathroom. And then maybe do the dishes.

Then, I’m pretty sure, I’ll get back to writing. Writing is what I should be doing, and I have set a deadline for myself that needs to be met. Or I might vacuum. The living room really needs it. Vacuuming is important too. The cats are shedding machines, and it is possible that one day I might develop an allergy to cat hair, so it’s a health issue and good health is important.

But then I’ll get back to writing. It’s not that difficult to write a novel. It’s all about perseverance. And I will persevere! After I get the laundry started. And then I should call my oldest daughter. Did I tell you that she and her boyfriend are looking at buying their first house? Buying a house is a monumental task, and they need my help. Aiding them in their time of home-buying need is a priority right now.

When I get off the phone, I’ll settle right in to getting some writing done. I know how I want the story to go, and I am in love with all of the characters … so it will be fun, and I will probably finish at least a chapter. After I call work to make sure that everything is running smoothly in my absence. My ‘real job’ is important. It pays the mortgage, puts ice cream in the freezer, and it pays for my Internet service! Yes! If I don’t have Internet service, anything I write will be useless! So I simply must check in on things at work, despite the fact that they always call me if they need anything. It is not out of the realm of possibility that they lost my phone number. It could happen!

But then I will get back to my writing. Unless I can think of another excuse.