The Laptop or Me? Miss Penny Is Not Impressed
As most of you know, I like to be the centre of attention, but at times I am ignored—especially if Susan is writing.
She balances the laptop on her knee in the living room when she’s creating. It’s something to do with separating her creativity and writing flow, which she enjoys, from the hated mundane business tasks.
It’s all the same to me as long as I’m on Susan’s knee.
Here’s the problem. When Susan is writing, I’m replaced by her laptop.
See where I’m going with this?
I’m delegated to the other end of the couch or my bed. I am not impressed.
It is time for me to get creative. I gently nuzzle my way onto Susan’s lap by quietly pushing the laptop farther away until there’s room for both of us.
Psst! Susan squirms and wiggles and starts complaining she can’t reach the keyboard.
It’s not my fault her arms are short!
Hum, perhaps I shouldn’t have said that. I’m back on the couch.
Oh, here’s my opportunity. Susan moved the laptop and put her feet up on the footstool and I’m back on her knee—not for long.
Susan pushes me toward her feet resting on the footstool. Next, she places a cushion on her lap and the laptop on top. I’m partly under the laptop, but that’s okay. The cushion feels cozy and I’m touching Susan.
It works.
Writing news.
The Painting is now over 70,000 words. Susan says that cautiously because a timeslip novel has challenges and will require more rewrites than usual. But I can tell she’s wrapping up some of the subplots and Ellie—she’s the protagonist—her dreams are taking her into the past and it’s getting pretty intense.
Psst! I think she wants to stay in the dream.
That’s all for today folks.
Doggie licks and tail wags,
Miss Penny
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