I am preparing for TO BE QUEEN to come out on April 5th, so I am writing guests posts, contacting bloggers and reviewers, and getting ready for signings. All of this makes for a lot of busy-ness. I am reminded of THE TAO OF POOH by Benjamin Hoff.
His Rabbit was always “Busy, Back Soon.” In an effort to bring my mind back to serenity and peace in the midst of work, I want to reflect on the fact that I want to be here and now, even in the midst of a book launch. I love my work, and I love working to let other people know about Eleanor. I also love feeling centered and peaceful. I wonder if both are possible at once.
To that end, here is a photo of a beautiful labyrinth in Moncks Corner, SC, a serene and beautiful place that I will go back and visit…as soon as all my work is done.
All your hard work is worth it to your readers.. and it makes the easier days that much more precious.
Marie, what a lovely thing to say! I am a lucky woman…I love my work and I am grateful for it, and for every reader who picks up one or both of my books…