So here we are, done with the Writing for Children program. We are “Masters.” Time to go on vacation, let loose on the party circuit, hang out on the beach? That might sound really nice to some people, but I have a little problem. You can see him in the picture. He’s THE PINK PIG.
You know the pig I’m talking about. He’s been forcing me to write for years. Whenever I think it might be nice to take off on a trip, hang out with some friends, or start a relationship, there he is, glaring at me. Yelling at me. Throwing tiny little ball bearings, which actually hurt more than you might think! The Pink Pig wants me to write more books. He wants me to write middle grade books, teen books, picture books, and everything you can think of in-between. He’s even insisting that I write an adult book, and for some reason, every single book has to include a prom scene.
So this is my life: John and Becky go to the prom. Tim and Sally are aliens and go to the prom. Little Rachel and the Purple Dragon Have a Prom Party. Alfie pursues his dream of becoming the youngest ever head clown at the devil’s circus and holds a prom for talking elephants and lions. I told the Pig that the whole prom thing didn’t fit with Alfie’s character, but the Pig just didn’t care. Sigh.
All this writing about proms is so exhausting that I barely have time to sneak away and work on what really interests me … okay, for realz, y’all, I am working on a few exciting projects for various age groups. I am really excited about them, but they’re too new to share! All I can promise right now is that if you like monsters, fairy-like creatures, supernatural drama, or humor, I will try not to disappoint you.
I probably can’t blame it all on the Pink Pig. Maybe it’s me who dislikes vacations, and he’s just a convenient scapegoat. The truth is, I can’t stand to be in a situation where I can’t work on my books. I don’t find that kind of “vacation” relaxing at all! I’m lucky to still have all of my classmates to share my work with, and I’m excited to keep reading what everyone else is writing. I just hope you guys love all things prom!