We’ve spent some time on this site looking at family roles, personality disorders, and a variety of other topics, including burnout. Although I’ve worked to keep the focus on facts, I’ve tried to ensure there would be value for writers as well. Many of our stories include villains who have some sort of brain dysfunction. …
What is a Stale Book and Why am I so Pi$$ed?
What’s a stale book you ask? Let me tell you. I recently bought a book for my e-reader and settled in for a good read. It is out of my usual genre (romance) and more like the books Diane Capri writes,which means it is a thriller. (If you like thrillers, hers are great and are …
Keeping Your Butt in the Chair and Out of the Fire
After sharing my experience with burnout, I thought it might be wise to talk about the more common symptoms and how they manifest in most people. Again, symptoms are always unique for each of us. But having said that, there are some signs we need to watch for. Especially those of us who are in …
Burnout – Usually You Don’t Know You Got It ‘Til It Knocks You on Your A$$
If you follow this blog, you know I planned a two week vacation in early July. Here it is mid August and I’m just coming back. Some of you have emailed or FB’d me asking about my health and plans. Thank you so much for caring. Your contact meant more than I can say. So …
Last But Not Least: Schizoid Personality Disorder is Not Schizophrenia But It Shares Symptoms
Our look at personality disorders is coming to an end. It seems a good time, since the blog is going on vacation for a couple of weeks. Yay!!! I’m not going away but I’m going to edit my next two books, mow my grass and spend some time at the Calgary Stampede. It’s a tough …