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Beck Nicholas | 5 Options to Overcoming Obstacles
February 25, 2016
I’m so glad to be here today to celebrate the release of TEMPER, thanks for having
me. This book was the first time I’ve ever written a sequel and there were times
where it was tricky. I had to consider all that came before and the path of the
characters after their initial apparent victory at the end of LIFER. Of course I have moments difficult moments in life as well as writing. I’ve
found a few things which help with both. So today I wanted to share with you my top five things to do when
things are tricky:
- Go for a walk/run
Last year I was lucky enough to be able to participate in the NY marathon. It
was one of the single best and most difficult days of my life. I have to admit
that lots of my training was thinking time for Temper. Exercise gives me a fresh
set of eyes to look at something.
- Read a book
Like most writers, I was a reader first and there’s nothing better when the
words are giving me trouble than refuelling with a wonderful story. I tend to
read away from what I’m writing. For example, I’ll read contemporary when I’m
writing science fiction.
- Talk it over
I have some great people I talk to when I’m stuck on writing or life. Sometimes
just saying the problem aloud is the first step to solving it. And sometimes
someone else can see things I don’t. Not that it’s always easy to take advice.
- Remember why
For me that means rediscovering why I’m doing something. This can be
brainstorming or rereading or even just taking a few minutes and making myself
think about the big picture. Find the passion that made me start, and I’m
halfway there.
- Treat yourself
Sometimes there’s nothing for it but a little self-spoiling. I have a friend who
swears by getting a massage and another who loves to get their hair done in a
new style. For me, it’s all about chocolate. I love chocolate with popping candy
but my favourite is a South Australian delicacy called ‘Fruchocs’ which are
little balls of peach and apricot smothered in milk chocolate. Since they have
fruit in them, I like to think they’re almost healthy.Giveaway
What are your escape mechanisms when things get "trick?" Three commenters
will each get an eBook of TEMPER. Open to
all-International.
Beck Nicholas always wanted to write. Since studying science at university,
she’s worked as a lab assistant, a pizza delivery driver and a high school
teacher, but she always pursued her first dream of creating stories. Now, she
lives with her family near Adelaide, halfway between the city and the sea, and
she’s lucky to spend her days (and nights) writing young adult
fiction. When she’s not writing, Beck will most likely be found reading or
watching sport (since participating is beyond her coordination levels). In the
early morning, before the day of writing, kid wrangling and reading begins, she
runs. When it’s just her and the road (and her protesting muscles) she lets the
characters in her head share their problems and a story begins.
FREEDOM COMES WITH A PRICE. Free from the spaceship and reunited with Samuai, Asher should be happy. But
thoughts of her dead family weigh heavily on her mind. Things worsen when temper problems in camp lead to a murder. When Asher
volunteers to get the drug need to calm people down, tension ignites. Loyalties are questioned. Jealousy rears its head. Sparks fly. And when rumor of a second ship hits close to home, all bets are off. Have the aliens returned? Is this the end of everything Asher has ever known?
Comments
11 comments posted.
Re: Beck Nicholas | 5 Options to Overcoming Obstacles
I enjoy just walking away and clearing my mind. Doing something to relax,
whether it be read a book or just call a friend so that I can take my mind of
things and come back later with a clear head and maybe a new way of
looking at things!
(Lily Shah 5:15pm February 25, 2016)
I meditate or take a nap to stop thinking. Living in the city, no matter where you are, it's pretty hard to really escape, so being asleep or meditating and going deep into your own mind, it's pretty much like you're in another world.
(Lisa L. 9:29pm February 25, 2016)
Retiring to my bedroom chaise or my patio rocker with a book and tea while soft music plays gives me the time to regain my equilibrium. My family knows that unless the house is on fire or someone is bleeding, it is best to let me be.
(Sharon Mitchell 3:52am February 26, 2016)
Yesterday at the prayer shawl group meeting someone said she
liked Belgian chocolate. I like to spend some time crocheting.
(Leona Olson 9:23am February 26, 2016)
I go shopping and eat sushi. I can't read because events keep
going through my head and I can't concentrate.
(Melissa Basnight 3:53pm February 27, 2016)
I read a book, take a long shower, or sit quietly with some soft music.
(Cynthia Powers 5:11pm February 28, 2016)
I read. It is my escape. It takes me anywhere I want to go. Can be to
London in the 1800's or New York a month ago. It's a great was to escape!
(Vicki Hancock 6:08pm February 28, 2016)
For me, drawing or painting is a good way for me to escape! Or a great book, or
a good nap, can do the trick too ;)
(Nicole Potter 11:13pm February 28, 2016)
I enjoy a hot bath and crafting!
(Darci Paice 12:27pm February 29, 2016)
Take a deep breath & think: Patience, calm, reward!
(Nancy Ludvik 9:47am February 29, 2016)
I try to visualize a good outcome for the situation. If
that doesn't work, I drop imaginary water balloons on all
those causing me problems.
(Mary McCoy 5:02pm February 29, 2016)
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