I have decided to take one of my co-workers suggestions and make this entry more personal. If you have noticed the style of writing I have done has changed from my previous entries.
Some of the fallout (no pun intended) from my accident was that I acquired a very mild form of a brain disorder called Aphasia. It affected me for a very long time where I was unable to speak for a long time as many of you saw. With help of my therapist, nurses and support from my family I was able to overcome this however it still affects the way I write.
It takes me a long time to write stories, to create fictional worlds because I often can not find the words to complete them. Writing these blog entries has been surprisingly easy though. But, I will admit I have some difficulties but,Jill and some of the editors at Cobalt are kind enough to edit these so they are readable but, the thoughts behind them are all mine.
So, the point is I will be taking a break from writing for now, this is a decision that has been a long time coming now but,I am officially saying it for the first time. I will still write this blog, I have been asked to do a few things for LA Magazine and I will always be involved with Cobalt but Joel Baker,Novelist is going to be taking a break for now. I have lots of scraps (a modem full actually)of a variety of unfinished stories, scenes and dialogue that I will either hold on to, give to other writers or something. Everything is really up in the air for now.
I think I will spend most of my time learning how to better manage my family and spending time with my family.
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14 comments:
OMG, JB that is sooo sad,I hope you fing ur muse again
It's good that you are still involved in the writing process and we still have your autobiography to look forward to.
Promise it's not a permanent break );
You'll always be Joel, The Novelist to me. I know you don't like the hearts are ♠♠♠♠♠ more appropriate ?
I'd love to see some of those scraps and scenes. ♥
You've been through so much lately, I'm glad us fans will always be there for you. ♥u !
Joel Baker, Novelist sounds so sexxxiii !
You should let Linda help you write since her work is so similar to your life.
Don't take to long of a break, we'll miss u 2 much.
I bet the kids will love spending more time with you.
I hope you get back to writing soon, you are an amazing storyteller and I can't wait for your autobiography to come out. It is beyond sweet that you want to spend more time with your kids, you are amazing ♥♥♥♥♥
What would cobalt be without you ! I bet you look better in suits anyway ♥
♥ ♥ ♥ ♥There you go being inspiring again. Even after the hardships you're going through you are still optomisic and that is a beautiful quality that I think makes you the wonderful man you are ♥ ♥ ♥
You really did have a great nurse, you should bring her to Cobalt with U .
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