In the quietude and self-isolation brought on by the pandemic, I thought I would write hundreds of brilliant scenes and end up publishing two stunning novels in 2021. I was wrong. Without the stimulation of conferences, local author meetings, book launch events, and regular chats about writing over social media, I lost my creative verve. I’m productive, as I always am, but not as an author. I’ve given attention to my husband, family/friends, my home (clean!), my gardens (weed