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We done! We done!

Robyn OlfertRobyn Olfert

That’s a direct quote from a sweet girl, immediately after taking her last chemotherapy pill. Such jubilation she had, and rightly so. She faced her cancer treatment with courage, and we were all celebrating with her when it was finally over. I found myself thinking, “We done! We done!” when editing was complete, and then again yesterday when I placed my print order! I’ve been wearing so many hats that I’ve never donned before: Yes!…

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A welcome week off

Robyn OlfertRobyn Olfert

Three days ago, I sent my comments back to dear Kerry, my editor. The ball is in her court now, and she says that she’ll get back to me next week. It’s good timing because my body needs a break from sitting in a chair and staring at a computer screen. Ironically, writing about health isn’t always the healthiest activity. My head needs a break from staring at a monitor, and my body needs to…

Maybe I do need a governess!

Robyn OlfertRobyn Olfert

I was so proud of the manuscript I submitted for editing. I worked diligently to clean it up and tighten it up. I was almost convinced there’d hardly be any work left for my editor. After all, I’m the person many of my family and friends go to when they need grammar advice. Ha! I heard from my editor almost two weeks ago. I was so delighted and excited to receive her email. But very…

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A full and exciting summer

Robyn OlfertRobyn Olfert

I completed the bulk of the blueprint by early July, which was important because on July 3, I had oral surgery that saw me in recovery mode for most of the rest of the month. My invisible illnesses made sure my convalescing wasn’t short, and I became rather invisible as I spent an enormous amount of time resting, sleeping, taking care of myself, and certainly not showering as regularly. My swollen and bruised face made…