The Healthy Writer & the Oculus Effect.

Next week, I plan to take some leave. I have some things that need urgent attention and a week will help me get myself sorted out. It’s a busy time at work too, so it’s easy to become caught up in the ‘too much to do, too little time in which to do it’ syndrome. The down time will also help me catch up on some stuff I’ve been neglecting and worst of all, things I promised others I’d do. Anyway, I don’t plan to overdo things, but I will have to prioritize if I hope to get anywhere. 

This week, I got in a bit more exercise than last week. I got in three half-hour sessions, while watching Hoarding: Buried Alive–fascinating stuff that—on Discover Fit & Health. NCIS had to move over this week. While I watch all the things I do, I can’t help thinking that writers will never run out of stuff to put on paper.

I’m also hoping that exercising is having some positive effect on my health. It ain’t easy to keep going when I think about just how much activity it takes to budge a little bit of fat. Not to say I’ll be stopping. The body is amazing and rewards us if we keep working to make it healthier. I hope I get around to the other writers in the Healthy Writers Club. It’s cool to be able to see what others have done during each week and know I’m not alone in the pursuit of healthy living.

And now, I’d like to talk a little bit about Mike Offutt’s new book Oculus. I read a snippet from the book on Mike’s blog and liked it, even though I think that says weird things about me. 

So, Oculus has eight-legged creatures that overrun people and do things to them that make me feel really...well…never mind, you can check it out for yourself. The book is on sale as of now, which was a pleasant surprise for Mike as it was slated for release next year.  You can check here for places to buy Oculus. 

Have a great weekend and if you’re NaNoing, enjoy!