cindy pon
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that feeling

my desktop is littered with fotos from the
newbery banquet–which i hope to post soon.
but tonight, i have neither the energy nor focus.
i spent most of the weekend working on the
sequel, and i’m falling in love with it.

it feels exactly like when you start falling for another
person–you can’t stop thinking about him.
you wonder what he is doing all the time.
you wake with the thought of him, you sleep and
hope to dream of him. you replay the
short, meaningless conversations you’ve shared
and you add dialogue–with intent, purpose
and feeling.

you change the scenery. instead of passing one
another in the hallway going to classes, you’re
in the quad sharing lunch and discussing the
meaning of life and love and being, as the world
revolves around you in a an exquisitely
low hummed, slow motion.

it feels a little like that.
and it’s the reason that writers endure the often
tortuous, terrifying process of writing.
over and over. so we can fall in love again.

currently reading :

ASH by malinda lo

eta : awesome news from jeannie lin this morning.
not only did she win the golden heart for her
historical romance, BUTTERFLY SWORDS, she also
sold it to harlequin mills and boon. OMG! congrats,
jeannie! celebrate!!

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11 Comments

  1. Natalie
    Posted July 20, 2009 at 8:57 am | Permalink

    So, so get that feeling:) I think that’s why I finish my first drafts so quickly—they sweep me off my feet. I’m glad you’re there! Happy writing:)

  2. cindy pon
    Posted July 20, 2009 at 8:59 am | Permalink

    you are a love junkie the way you go at it, natalie, haha! but i speak only from admiration and envy. =DD thank you!!!

  3. sue
    Posted July 20, 2009 at 8:59 am | Permalink

    I love that feeling. It’s a glorious obsession.
    Delighted that you’ve fallen in love!

  4. cindy pon
    Posted July 20, 2009 at 9:00 am | Permalink

    sue, i’m humming can’t get you out of my head by kylie m. haha! indeed!

  5. Dara
    Posted July 20, 2009 at 10:34 am | Permalink

    I love that feeling. :)

    And I’m so happy for Jeannie–found out last Friday. I’m thrilled for her!

  6. Jen
    Posted July 21, 2009 at 5:40 am | Permalink

    I love being infatuated with my stories — it’s not until later when I realize everything that’s not “perfect” about them that the rosy glow starts to ebb…

    Enjoy!

  7. J. Koyanagi
    Posted July 22, 2009 at 9:35 am | Permalink

    I’m not sure if there’s a better feeling in the world. Ah, to be in love. :)

  8. cindy pon
    Posted July 22, 2009 at 9:42 am | Permalink

    it’s hard to rival that feeling. thanks for commenting and making an alien! =D

  9. Sarah
    Posted July 22, 2009 at 9:40 pm | Permalink

    You guys are making me feel so jelous just talking about the glory of this “feeling.” :)

    All I’m feeling right now is the feeling to quit. Hehe

  10. cindy pon
    Posted July 23, 2009 at 8:01 am | Permalink

    i usually fall in love during the revising
    stage. i’m not a huge fan of rough drafting,
    tho i admit, it does have its moments. it’s
    the hardest part!! good luck!! =D

  11. Beth Shope
    Posted July 24, 2009 at 12:43 pm | Permalink

    Take two. (Ahem).

    I love this. _Love_ it. It’s such a good description of exactly how it is, both with books and people. I need to find that feeling again.