When I started this blog, I debated naming it illusive muse, rather than elusive muse. I'm still not sure I made the right decision. But my problem really isn't that I lack inspiration to write - I lack creative energy. I have ideas percolating for a few novels that I do hope will one day get written. By me. But my decision to take on the challenge to become a full time artist has directed all my creative energy to visual arts. As much as I love writing, I think I love the whole process of painting with a greater intensity. And taking part in art shows and events is nowhere near as intimidating as the thought of sending my work out to publishers. I guess what I'm saying is that getting my name out there, showing my work, and becoming known in a small way is easier to do with art than with writing. At least for me, at this point in my life, with the other responsibilities that i already have.

But I cannot turn my back on writing. So with this blog, though no one is probably even reading it, I'm going to attempt to keep my hand in with my heart in a small way and coax that illusive muse out into the reality of the light of day.