How do you manage to get everything done with a baby, your books, and your websites Writing for Children and Teens and AuthorsNow!?

My secret weapon is a wonderful college student named Julia who comes in each day and helps me with Baby Liu. I also drink lots of coffee and stay up often. Before I had Julia’s help though, I survived by going to Tulsa, my hometown, where I drafted four grandparents for baby-duty. I probably stayed up until 4AM consistently for many straight weeks during my heaviest revisions with S.A.S.S. and PARIS PAN. After my books were completed, I took a break from writing and started AuthorsNow! My typical day now includes the usual baby-upkeep duties and lots of computer time.  I try to make every minute count. But sometimes I just stare blankly at my laptop and say, WHAT DID I HAVE TO DO AGAIN?  I’m sure every parent and busy writer knows what it’s like to space out on occasion. Have you ever stuck your car keys in the fridge? Or left your housekey in the door with your wallet attached? That’s a favorite of mine. I have also tried putting my bra on by sticking my legs through the armholes, thinking they were pants. (And I was NOT dressing in the dark.) YIKES!

_{»crosslinked«}