Eat Dessert First

Irene Haven

I started writing my Draft That Must Not Be Named with this quote by Ernestine Ulmer in mind.

“Life’s uncertain …

eat dessert first.”

It hits the core of my story because:

  1. My MC has an uncertain life
  2. Her family has a restaurant that only serves desserts
  3. It tells me what I need to hear (over and over again)

I’ve always known I was a writer. I have been writing stories since I was four and never really stopped. I strayed away sometimes but always returned to putting words on paper.

So Irene (yes talking to myself here) why am I waiting to really pursue this goal?

To be honest: a part of me is afraid to fail. More honest: I’m trying to trick myself to not be me.

Which is stupid and crazy, but true. Maybe I’m trying to protect myself, or others, but I’ve come to the conclusion that I can’t outrun myself.

So where am I?

I’m at a point in my life where I can face myself and no longer pursue time-consuming things that prevent me from writing. I have a job I like, a job that gives me the freedom to balance my life. Writing is going well. Editing is going well, my draft is turning into a story, it’s fast paced, surprises me at times and is really NOT BAD.

I guess it’s time to stand still, examine my surroundings with a fresh eye and eat dessert.

Published by Irene Haven

7 thoughts on “Eat Dessert First”

  1. Love the title and the idea of your book. I’m jealous. 🙂

    Remember one thing: In your everyday life you are writing. You may not see it in actual words but somewhere deep inside your imagination it is slowly being drawn out.

    Life is one giant novel full of suspense, happiness and loss. All of that stuff will mesh together and create the world you are aiming for.

    You’ll get there and when you it’ll be a wonderful thing.

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