What makes your world go round?

One of those hardy New Englanders, I’m fond of invoking that expression whenever we’re in for a nor’easter—a bout of heavy rain or snow. A nautical term from the early 19th century, a ship’s captain would give the order to batten down the hatches, whereby the crew closed all doors on deck and used lengths of batten (rods) to secure those hatches.

I’ve summoned these words as the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) takes the world by pandemic storm. An introvert by nature, “avoiding crowds as much as possible” works in my favor. In my capacity as a writer, I thrive in solitude.

Far from the maddening crowds stockpiling disinfectants and daily essentials, I’ve forged ahead along my WIP in drafting chapter 43. I’m also reading and reviewing books written by fellow Indies.

While I am concerned about the potential for severe long-range impact on the economy, this fighter-writer strives to make gains along my own ongoing, uphill battles:

Selling books consistently to uplift me from the doldrums

Garnering reviews because word of mouth is the best form of advertising money can’t buy

Obtaining overdue royalties from a hybrid publisher

In my dreams, attain international renown

I fully realize the struggles of a writer do not amount to a hill of beans in comparison to what is currently playing out on the world stage. Nevertheless, daily minutiae, petty as some of it may be, is the cornerstone of life you can’t barricade yourself against by battening down the hatches. I wouldn’t want to.

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