Insecure Writer's Support Group: I said make it boring!

I'm not happy with 2025.

Hubby is still out of work and his unemployment is about to run out. He's gotten 2 interviews and that was before Christmas. Since then, any resume he's sent out has been ghosted. Of course, none of that matters to the bills, (and we've cut basically all non-essential stuff) so. 

If anyone would like to buy some knitting or books, I'd be ever grateful.

Alternatively, you all buy groceries, right?

I've been using an app called Receipt Hog to earn points because every little bit helps right now. It's nice because you don't have to clip coupons like with Ibotta. If you want to check it out, they gave me a referral code and I'll get extra points.

You can check it out here.

It's my Endometriosis surgery anniversary.

I'm at 4 years now since getting my health back. It'd be nice to say I've been crushing the writing since I don't have to deal with crippling exhaustion and pain anymore, but life keeps throwing bricks at my head so I'm still sneaking what I can in.

I have been writing, so that's worth celebrating.

Mostly microfiction on my newsletter. I started a new section called Learn a Word and came out swinging with the word Krukolibidinous. I invite everyone to pop over, give it a read, and try to write your own microfiction using the word.

I'm definitely miffed that 2025 is not being boring and calm like I requested.

Today's post was part of the Insecure Writer's Support Group.

Created by the ninja captain, Alex J. Cavanaugh, it's a group for writers struggling with writing insecurity (AKA all of us) to gather and discuss their fears or to celebrate writing victories. If you are a struggling writer or need encouragement and friendship, join us. (Someone might have cookies!)

Remember to visit the co-hosts and give them a shout-out for helping. Joylene Nowell Butler, Louise Barbour, and Tyrean Martinson!