I managed to knock out a couple of rough paragraphs. I still need to tidy them up and write at least two more, but at least I’m finally making progress. YAH!!!
I was talking to one of my dear friends today about my future story ideas. Halfway through the conversation, I realized that our careers were separating and going into two very different directions. Part of me was extremely sad about this. Not because it will affect our friendship, it won’t, but because we may not be able to continue sharing stories like we have in the past.
The whole situation reminded me again just how far away I’ve moved from my original ‘romance writer’ career path. Not that the change is a bad thing, but it is an adjustment. One I will have to get used to if I want to reach the goals I’ve set for myself.
October 17th, 2006
I went through the same thing with my best friend. It didn’t have to do with writing careers, but still after talking to her, I realized how our lifes were going into different directions. Like you said, it’s a sad thing. But if you’re true friends, even those differences will enrich your friendship.
by Tempest Knight October 17th, 2006 at 7:50 pmTempest, I’m not worried about losing her friendship. I’d never allow that to happen on this end. She means too much to me. I do realize that our writing is going in WAY different directions, so we may not be able to help each other as much as we have in the past. And that makes me sad. That’s all I meant.
It’s always scary when a close friendship grows apart. I hope you and your best friend are able to work out your differences.
by Jordan October 17th, 2006 at 8:19 pmAw, that does sound like a sorta sad realization. I always wish I could find more people I relate to on a writing level. I have many dear writer friends (including you, I am proud to say!)…we’re all just doing such different things. That’s a good thing–even a great thing; heck, I’m not competing with ANY of my writer friends, which is great–but still, you want to feel like your writer pals are your bosom buddies in all ways and on all levels. Just makes those brainstorming sessions go so much better.
Anyway, good for you for getting some work done! Couldja send some of that mojo my way, please?
(And do you notice that I’ve used 2 totally outdated terms in this comment–”bosom buddies” and “mojo”? Sheesh…oops, there’s another one! Hahaha)
by Catherine Morris October 17th, 2006 at 9:21 pmCatherine, I think it is a mixed blessing. On the one hand, it’s sad. On the other, everyone is spreading their wings and beginning to fly. It’s such a beautiful thing to see.
I know I’ll still have my friends. The only thing that will change is how we all deal with the writing. I may have to branch out into different organizations to find folks writing what I’m attempting to write. There are worse things. 
And yes, I’ll send some ‘mojo’ to your ‘dated’ self. *ggg* (((Hugs)))
by Jordan October 17th, 2006 at 11:23 pmIt *feels* like it’s happening to me with a CP. And as we drift further apart in genre, things about her WIP start bugging me. It bugs me in romance novels too, so it’s not her who’s at fault. It’s great that you’re getting work done, and so am I.
by May October 18th, 2006 at 6:46 amGrowth is full of unexpected changes. Yay on your progress! Write, Jordan, write!
by Charlene October 18th, 2006 at 8:17 amMay, That’s interesting that her work is bothering you. I wonder if it’s because you’re looking for different story elements. Glad to hear you’re making progress too.
by Jordan October 18th, 2006 at 9:53 amCharli, Thanks! You’re correct.
by Jordan October 18th, 2006 at 9:53 amWay to go on the work. Evolution - it’s strange, isn’t it? How you can be tracked with someone for a while, and then, bam, like different chemical reactions, suddenly you’re traveling different paths. It’s almost as if you were together for the time, to help each other develop, and now you move onward, and find others to fill that role. But the friendship stays intact. That’s a great thing.
by Ursula October 18th, 2006 at 4:44 pm