Write

“You have to write the book that wants to be written. And if the book will be too difficult for grown-ups, then you write it for children.” – Madeleine L’Engle

It’s no secret that writing has been my therapy throughout my whole cancer experience. I’ve shared many times about my love of writing and that my desire is to write and publish a book. But to be quite honest, I’ve agonised over this book idea for months and months.

The agony began with the actual writing of it, but then only increased as I had to read, re-read and edit my story. Not only did it bring back detailed memories that I’d rather forget, but the more I worked on the manuscript, the more I thought…”Who do I think I am? Why would anyone want to buy my autobiography?” No, true. I was just being kind to myself…not like those terrible parents who tell their kids they have magnificent voices, then they go on Australian Idol and embarrass themselves in front of the whole country!

No, I broke it to myself gently and I’ve come to the realisation that yes, I do have a book that wants to be written…and I’ve written it, I’m excited to report. But it’s not exactly what you think…

It’s not an autobiography, because most of you know my story; and the bits you don’t know, I’d rather you didn’t, quite frankly. So I’ve ditched the autobiography folks! But I’ve still been writing my little heart out…that’s why I’ve been missing in action for so long…I’ve been writing away, just not on my blog…forgive me??!!

So I’ve been writing…a children’s book (but for adults too). I’m finally announcing it to the world now because it’s almost ready for pitching! I’m excited and I’M READY…and I know the Universe hears me, and some amazing agent or publisher is going to come out of the woodwork any time now and discover how mesmerisingly brilliant my story is, and that it absolutely must be told….

In the meantime, I’ll continue writing…

Jennifer xo