November is National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo. Around the States, and even around the world, people are pounding away at their keyboards to draft a full novel in only thirty days. I’ve been writing a novel a month for over a year, but I thought… hey, why not use November as an excuse toContinue reading “The Empty Cup”
Tag Archives: Depression
More Than Writing
I write most days. I pour time and effort into my books. The craft and making a living off of it is important to me. But there are more important things. I’ve started training to become a CASA. That’s a Court Appointed Special Advocate. Essentially, I am learning how to advocate for children that areContinue reading “More Than Writing”
Depression Doesn’t Help
It started out so well. Book six. I knew the characters. I knew the situation. I had the conclusion outlined. On the first day of drafting, I wrote nearly six thousand words. I decided I would aim to write five thousand words a day. I kept to that goal for five days straight. That meansContinue reading “Depression Doesn’t Help”
When Words Won’t Come
I’ve got a blank page. It’s supposed to have words. Lots of words, in fact. I’m supposed to be almost halfway into the rough draft of my next novel, but I’ve not typed a single word. Granted, the soonest this book would be out is February 2024. My editor won’t get to it until OctoberContinue reading “When Words Won’t Come”
The Happy Students of Jayden M. Martinez Middle School
Not a single student at Jayden M. Martinez Middle School has depression. That’s a good thing… right…? Read “The Happy Students of Jayden M. Martinez Middle School” for free at Abyss & Apex!
Jonathon Mast: Author 