Guest Blogger: Becky Povich
First, thank you Carol for having me as a guest blogger. I truly appreciate your kindness, and a big hello to all readers
I’m thrilled to be sitting under the Tiki Hut enjoying the glorious view in front of me: The soothing ebb and flow of the ocean’s waves, just strong enough to produce small amounts of frothy water rolling up onto the beach. Above it a royal blue sky with barely a cotton-ball cloud and the salty air tickles my fancy. It’s so visually stunning that even in 98 degree weather I feel goose-bumps up and down my tan arms.
Carol, the hostess with the mostess, suggested I bring along my laptop, knowing my creative muse would surely kick in after I arrived. She knows her stuff and never fails to impress me.
But first, I order a peach iced tea, made with fresh peaches just flown in from Georgia, poured over a tall glass of crushed ice. And for a little brain food, I choose tropical trail mix.
Ahhhh, I could live here the rest of my life.
I know why I’m here, though: To Write! I’m in the minority of Carol’s visitors this summer. I have not completed my book yet: my memoir. It haunts me but in a bittersweet sense. I want to write it. I want to finish it. I’m not afraid to do it. I’ve been talking about it for more years than I care to admit. I have a confession. I have difficulty focusing. What? I’m not the only one? Sheesh, I sure feel better!
I’m still working on the title for my memoir. One idea is:
I’m thrilled to be sitting under the Tiki Hut enjoying the glorious view in front of me: The soothing ebb and flow of the ocean’s waves, just strong enough to produce small amounts of frothy water rolling up onto the beach. Above it a royal blue sky with barely a cotton-ball cloud and the salty air tickles my fancy. It’s so visually stunning that even in 98 degree weather I feel goose-bumps up and down my tan arms.
Carol, the hostess with the mostess, suggested I bring along my laptop, knowing my creative muse would surely kick in after I arrived. She knows her stuff and never fails to impress me.
But first, I order a peach iced tea, made with fresh peaches just flown in from Georgia, poured over a tall glass of crushed ice. And for a little brain food, I choose tropical trail mix.
Ahhhh, I could live here the rest of my life.
I know why I’m here, though: To Write! I’m in the minority of Carol’s visitors this summer. I have not completed my book yet: my memoir. It haunts me but in a bittersweet sense. I want to write it. I want to finish it. I’m not afraid to do it. I’ve been talking about it for more years than I care to admit. I have a confession. I have difficulty focusing. What? I’m not the only one? Sheesh, I sure feel better!
I’m still working on the title for my memoir. One idea is:
Blame it on the Crowbar
Would that make you want to pick up the book and check it out? The crowbar explanation is in the first chapter.
Bye for now. I have my laptop at hand, and sense scathingly brilliant words ready to emerge.
You can learn more about Becky by visiting her blog: www.beckypovich.blogspot.com.
Bye for now. I have my laptop at hand, and sense scathingly brilliant words ready to emerge.
You can learn more about Becky by visiting her blog: www.beckypovich.blogspot.com.
She also loves to receive e-mails: Writergal53(at)gmail(dot)com
Comments
Best of luck! And remember, luck tends to happen to people who keep on working, so keep writing! :)
Seriously, I really appreciate all your kind and encouraging words. If you have a moment, please check my blog, too.
And...peach tea. Mmm!
Nice to meet you.
And, Blame it on the Crowbar definitely makes me want to read on. : )
What a great post ... I can just picture you there on the beach with a yummy ice tea. I love the title ... it is a bit different than before.
Carol, I really enjoy your blog, and I see several of my friends on here! I am your newest follower.
Also, we will be in San Antonio in January to watch our grandson play as QB in the Army All American game. We were there in 2010 and loved it a lot.
Take care,
Kathy M.
See, it's working already. :)
Focusing is tough some days.
Great title.
And yes, now I'm intrigued by the meaning of the Crowbar. I'll be over to your blog to check it out.
Lee
Tossing It Out
You're definitely not the only person who has trouble focusing. :)
Nice to meet you.
I struggle with picking titles too, so I tend to leave them until I have a firm hold on the complete first draft.
:-)
Enjoy your lovely beach day! It sounds fabulous.
Becky, you've been a perfect hostess here at the Tiki Hut. Thanks for guest blogging with us.
And thank you, Shannon! That's great to hear...uh, I mean read!
I think if a memoir is going to have humor, the title should reflect that. I suspect yours does.
I love Becky. What a great sense of humor she has. So glad you hosted, her, Carol.
And, Becky, I too have a confession. I'm having difficulty focusing on getting a new post written. It's been TWO weeks, the longest I've ever gone. Help me, Becky, help help me, Becky--oops, no that's the Beach Boys, subject of my two weeks ago post!)
Ann Best, Author of In the Mirror, A Memoir of Shattered Secrets