Explanation.

I knew I had been gone from Prose and from writing in general for far too long, but I had no idea that it has been a year since my last post. My absence has been eventful and worthwhile, but I realize now that writing will not fall into my lap. Like everything else of merit, whether it is education, fitness, or a good relationship, writing requires time and work; as we all know too well, success must be earned.

So I'm back! It's not yet New Year's, but consider this an early commitment to be more active in the writing world this year. I cannot promise daily or weekly activity, but there will be activity. I've acquired a copy of The Pocket Muse by Monica Wood, and my goal is to post my response to each prompt on Prose. Please read if you have time, and give me some honest feedback. I will try to do the same for others. Whether it ever becomes a source of income for me or not, writing is a talent and an important pastime for me. So I'm shouting this out on the Internet in the hopes that you will hold me accountable and help me grow as a writer instead of ignoring my own craft for another year.

Here's to 2019!