My writing update 👩🏼‍💻

I've had many people ask me if I'm currently writing. Actually, I've also had others assume I was on to another book, since historically, that's usually been the case. Those who know me are usually surprised when I say no. I don't go into an explanation because I'm not entirely sure why I'm not writing. It's more like combinations of reasons.

After writing so much for so long (sometimes up to two books a year), I got burned out. I can't imagine successful authors, bestsellers, whose fans are always expecting the next book to drop. Then again, if I had that, I'd want to be writing all the time. Although the pressure could be a lot. 

After my last book, Everybody Wants to Rule the World, I just wanted to take a break. I wanted time to actually read books, rather than write them. I wanted time to relax, regroup, and see where the next book would be going. Unfortunately, that's where things stopped. I have notes. I have ideas. I'm sure if I started to write, I would get back into it like other times, but I just don't feel inspired to start.

Part of it is because I'm not successful. It's a lot of work and time for the few readers I have, despite all the efforts I've made to market my books over the years. The second reason is that people don't seem to read anymore. I can't tell you how many times I've had people say to me that either they don't like to read, or used to read but no longer can concentrate. I can't compete with that little device you have in your hand almost every minute of the day. Unfortunately, that device matters more to most people than books, actual relationships with other people, or even work, in some cases. Plus, throw in AI (and yes, there are books written with AI now), and concerning new bills being brought forward in some countries (including mine), I'm not sure if I have to worry about a censorship law creeping up on me. 

Not to sound like I'm making excuses either. If I really wanted to write a book now, none of that would stop me. I think my instincts are telling me it's not the right time....yet.