Con Drop, Overwhelm, and Other Harsh Realities

Even sitting here writing this, I feel like I'm sinking further behind in all the things. Neglecting something far more important.

Charm City Romanticon is over. Has been for a few weeks. And with multiple projects on my desk, editing is my priority. And lately that has left me reviewing books well past their release date. ARCs I've neglected. Authors I've apologized to. They’ve all be incredibly understanding. They get it. And I appreciate that so incredibly much.

Seeing CCR2024 in the books is bittersweet. Such an amazing experience, but over too quickly.

Remedy: hair of the dog. Jump back into planning. But that takes time too. And I get so ensconced I lose track of time. I know it will all be worth it, but I still reprimand myself for getting so singularly focused and forgetting to switch gears when I need to.

Solution: books are still devoured. Some as ARCs, others on KU after release. Reviews are still written, posted, even late, hopefully acting as a boost for those authors. 

Delegating is happening. And I am okay with it. And if you know me, you know exactly how significant that is.

And in the chaos, I’m still finding time for day trips with friends. Evenings out with family. A massage to relieve pain. Because I know I need to fill my well, and those things are beautifully fulfilling and necessary.

How do you deal with Con Drop? Overwhelm? Guilt?

I’m refocusing on saying Thank You instead of I’m Sorry. Recognizing my limits. Accepting that others will understand. And it is all getting done. One step at a time.