STICKING TO A SCHEDULE by Patricia Gligor



Thank you for inviting me to be your guest today, Marilyn.

I was trying to come up with a topic for this post when I remembered a blog post I’d recently read by author Amy Reade. It was about the benefits to writers when they stick to a schedule. I smiled as I read it because that’s exactly what I try to do. I’m most productive (and happiest) when I follow a daily routine which includes writing in the morning, household/family chores and responsibilities in the afternoon and relaxing in the evening. But, sometimes, it doesn’t work that way.

Just as I was within sight of putting up my book on Amazon, my mother had some medical issues that required me to spend more time than usual with her. Of course, my “schedule” went the way of the wind and I found myself worried about her and stressed (and frustrated) about the book. After all, I’d spent a year writing, editing, formatting, etc. and I had high hopes of publishing it early this month. But it didn’t look like that was going to happen.

When I felt like I was at the end of my rope, so to speak, I finally did what I should’ve done a lot earlier. I let go of all of it, knowing it was in God’s hands. I got out of His way and, as He’s often done in my life, He did for me what I couldn’t do on my own. By His grace, Mom is gradually improving and I managed to publish my book. And I’m very grateful!

--Patricia Gligor

Blurb for: Murder at Maple Ridge

Kate Morgan loves a good mystery. She’s an avid reader and she recently finished writing a murder mystery. The story takes place at the fictionalized version of Maple Ridge, the real life home of Chad Hollingsworth, the man Kate has been dating for the past year.

Chad has invited Kate to his parents’ annual New Year’s Eve party where Kate will meet the other members of his family. On the drive to Maple Ridge, he tells her, “I have to warn you. When the Hollingsworth family gets together, there’s always a lot of drinking and drama.” He has no way of knowing there will be a murder.

In a strange twist of fate, there are numerous similarities between Kate’s manuscript and what actually happens. Kate is determined to separate fact from fiction by figuring out the identity of the killer. But she soon discovers that solving a murder in real life is a lot harder than figuring out whodunit in a mystery novel.

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Bio:
Patricia Gligor is a Cincinnati native. She enjoys reading mystery/suspense novels, traveling and touring and photographing old houses. She has worked as an administrative assistant, the sole proprietor of a resume writing service and the manager of a sporting goods department but her passion has always been writing fiction.

Ms. Gligor is the author of the five-book Malone Mystery series. “Murder at Maple Ridge” is the second book in her Small Town mystery series.



Comments

Patricia Gligor said…
Thanks again for inviting me to be your guest today, Marilyn.
Sticking to a schedule is very hard--and seem almost impossible for me. Too many things creep up and I don't have the energy I used to. Great post, thanks for stopping by.
jrlindermuth said…
Schedules are like electronics--great when they work. I try to abide by one, too. They do help keep one on track--providing nothing interferes. Glad to hear your mom is doing better. Best wishes on the new book.
Patricia Gligor said…
Thanks for your good wishes, John.
Mom is ninety and, for the most part, she does very well. She's a real trooper. But, occasionally, she goes through a rough patch. I'm so glad she's feeling better now. As to my new release, Mom says she can't wait to read it!
Evelyn Cullet said…
I envy people who have writing schedules. I try, but so many things get in the way. Glad your mom's better. I'm sure she'll love your new novel. And I'm sure I will, too. It's next on my TBR List. Can't wait to read it.
Patricia Gligor said…
LOL Don't envy me too much, Evelyn.
The reason I try to stick to a schedule is that I don't function well without one. Probably why I'm a plotter as opposed to a pantster in my writing. It's just part of who I am.
I think most of it goes back to my Dad's influence when I was growing up. Those were some rocky teenage years but, as an adult, I thank him every day. He taught me how to prioritize and organize among so many other things.
Anonymous said…
Good post, Pat, and I can relate to life interfering. I'm glad your mother is feeling better. Sometimes God helps us when we least expect it. And I started your book last night. Can't wait to get back into it.
Anonymous said…
It's great to have a schedule, but, unless we're hermits, flexibility is key. Congrats on the book and I'm glad your mom is doing well.
Patricia Gligor said…
Maggie,
You're absolutely right! We do have to be flexible at times but we also have to "Know Thyself" and do whatever works best for us.
Thanks for stopping by!
MM Gornell said…
I use, "I'll start in the morning..." far too often! All the very best to your mom!
Patricia Gligor said…
Thanks, Madeline. Mom is doing better each day. :)

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