Rebecca M. Douglass, Author

Time for one of my occasional writer's update posts!  I've been home for a month now, which means... I'm about to head about again, to spend Thanksgiving with the kids in the Bay Area. But it also means that I've had long enough to get into something of a habit of work. With what results? I'm 36K into the draft of  Painted Over,  which will eventually be #4 in the Seffi Wardwell mysteries. That's the big thing. I'm averaging nearly 2200 words a day, which is in my target range. I have also been tinkering with a couple of short stories, and trying to figure out where to start and what to say in a short memoir piece. Probably too much to keep in my head all at once. On the administrative side, I have set up a store with Buy Me a Coffee! That also means I have the link for people to donate if something I share really excites them, though I'm not going to hold my breath. But having the store means that when I am doing direct sales at events I can offer a lin...

 Okay, that's not *exactly* the question the IWSG is asking this month, but it might as well be? Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds! Posting: The first Wednesday of every month is officially Insecure Writer’s Support Group day. Post your thoughts on your own blog. Talk about your doubts and the fears you have conquered. Discuss your struggles and triumphs. Offer a word of encouragement for others who are struggling. Visit others in the group and connect with your fellow writer - aim for a dozen new people each time - and return comments. This group is all about connecting! Be sure to link to the IWSG page and display the badge in your post. And please be sure your avatar links back to your blog! Otherwise, when you leave a comment, people can't find yo...