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#IWSG May 2020: Getting into the zone

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Optional Monthly Question: Do you have any rituals that you use when you need help getting into the ZONE? Care to share?

I don’t believe I have anything specific that helps me to get in the zone. Sometimes I’m there, but most of the time I’m sitting around waiting to get there. I guess that’s what I call the Muse coming alive, which by the way, happened in a major way last month. Otherwise, I’d say that sometimes listening to music helps me find inspiration to complete a scene I’m having trouble with. I usually like to keep a variety of soundtracks on hand since they seem to be full of songs that convey very specific emotions and themes, such as fear, love, hatred, passion, war, and so much more.

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Sorry, I didn’t have time to put my monthly updates together, again. I gotta stop dropping the ball, but, in all honesty, I’ve just been distracted by the next bit of info I have to share. I will say that I read a book by Allie Marie, local to my area, and really enjoyed it. The review is worth checking out.

Visit my Lit Carnivale blog to see my April book reviews.

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Now, on to the personal updates.

I don’t know how I did it, but I wrote and illustrated a children’s book about being in quarantine last month. Now I have to figure out what to do with it, and I’m hoping some of you will help. I know this is very last minute, but since next Tuesday, yes that’s May 12, is #GivingTuesday I figured that would be a good day to offer a free ebook and a fundraising giveaway. I want people to enter my giveaway for a chance to have me give $20 to the cause or charity of their choosing.


If anyone out there would be willing to share this next week, on your blog, or on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram… I’ll take anything really, simply comment below or on my Contact page, and I’ll email you the details this weekend when the book launches.

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What do you do to get in the zone?
Can you help spread the word about my book and fundraiser?
It may take some time, but I promise, I will stop by your blog.

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After hanging out with Alex, be sure to stop by and visit this month’s co-hosts:
Feather Stone,
Beverly Stowe McClure,
Mary Aalgaard,
Kim Lajevardi, and
Chemist Ken!

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Click here to visit other IWSG blogs and sites to receive and share more inspiration and support. (This month, I’m #39).

Thank you for taking the time to read this post. If you like it let me know and share it with others. See you next time, Toi Thomas. #thetoiboxofwords

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By Toi Thomas

Author and illustrator of children's books, as well as clean adult fiction and nonfiction. Toi is a geek-girl blogger, vlogger, reviewer, and advocate for a healthy reading lifestyle. She finds comfort in faith, family, and creative expression. Toi believes in the dream of world harmony and hopes all your dreams come true.

31 replies on “#IWSG May 2020: Getting into the zone”

Thank you, Joylene. I appreciate your support. The book isn’t posted yet. It’ll go live this weekend and I’ll make it free next Tuesday for a few days.

Wow! #39. That takes a while.
I am still trying to get a grasp on the new and improved, post-covid center of my creative life. Lots of flitting from project to project, and more short stories than I’ve ever written before.
Happy IWSG Day!

I love your Joe and Chip fundraising idea! Send me details, I’m happy to participate!

How lovely Toi. Thank you for sharing your interactions with your Muse. Yes, likewise, music, music and music again. Congratulations on your illustrated Children’s book. For UNICEF ? They might even publish it for you … worth looking into. Would love to join the launch … depending on time difference. Where are you in the States ?
Thanks also for the cry out on your neighbour ‘s book. Always enjoy your reviews … though I have currently seven piles of about 10 books each in my room, waiting to be read … and just as many on my Goodreads, want-to-read list
Here is my email. susan.rouchard@cegetel.net

Take care, keep safe. Wishing you an inspiring month of May.

Thanks for your support. I hadn’t given a lot of thought to how I was going to publish it but I rushed into something that I already know I’ll have to fix later. I’m just excited to share the book now. I’ll be in touch shortly.

I truly believe music is one of those universal things that can connect people, no matter their differences. It boggles my mind when I meet people who say they don’t like music.

I’ll help next week! And maybe this says everything about how I”m coping, but I saw “soundtrack” and my mind picked out a few key letters and got “snack.” 😀

It used to be that I had so little time to write that whenever the muse struck me, I’d be ready to go. Now that I have more time at my disposal, it seems I have trouble getting the muse to operate whenever I sit down in front of the computer. the muse and I are going to have to come to an understanding.

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