It’s been a real process, finding what I really wanted to say, if I had anything worth writing that other people might want to read.

Back over at Blogger, I originally envisioned a political blog. Makes me laugh now. I guess I was reading too much Powerline back then. But I discovered quickly that was way too labor intensive. Then I figured I should keep a mommy blog and write about being a mom, a homeschooler, blah blah. But I got bored with that fast. When I sit with Dell, I’m looking for a break from all things mommy. The occasional mommy rant makes it here, or thoughts regarding my spiritual life are posted, but for the most part, I’m content writing about books, writing, and reading.

Which brings me to my big news. And I’ve been waiting over a month to say it, but held off because I was waiting for the link to go with it.

I won a short story contest.

First place bragging rights, $100, and I’m published in an on-line magazine, Mom Writers Literary Magazine, also coming to my mailbox in a real touch-me, frame-me, hang-it-on-the-wall glossy magazine.

I feel like I’m on my way.

Blogging is nice, fun and something to keep me off the street, out of trouble, a distraction. But, let’s be honest here: does the world really need this blog? No. The Internet is overrun with personal blogs, book blogs, writer’s journals. I could delete books are our friends and go about my way, reading, keeping thoughts to myself.

I’m happy my blog-keeping has evolved into something more. Motivated me to the next step. For me the next step is fiction. My own fiction. Winning a short story contest is a great kick in the pants. I can do this.

I can.

So, less blogging and more fiction writing, learning the craft. I’m excited to see what the next two years has for me.