Finale - An Experiment that Failed

Hello all,

It's been an interesting ride over the past months, but this chapter of my writing is coming to an end. I'm going to be halting my blog writing for the time being - perhaps at some distant time in the future, I'll begin again, but for now - it's the end.

I appreciate all of you who stopped by and read my ramblings from time to time, especially those of you kind enough to leave some comments. I hope it was as enjoyable for you as it was for me. Unfortunately, the time spent writing this blog is currently a luxury I can ill afford. But it certainly was a learning experience.

For those of you wondering about the title - blogging was an experiment that failed for me. I simply didn't generate enough interest from everyone to feel it necessary to continue. But certainly don't think I mean to imply this is your fault - no, loyal readers (what few of you there are), it is mine. For those of you who received my college newsletter and enjoyed it so much, this was an attempt to resurrect that - but I failed to realize the differences between these two mediums. E-mails go straight to you, readers - no extra time or effort required - on your part. This blog was an attempt to cut out the constant battle to keep e-mails updated - but I learned it would work better for a mass audience that is far less connected to the author. And so, while this blog failed, I realized some great keys to writing for your audience.

Indeed, it was an experiment that failed - but because of this, it was undoubtedly a success. Not the success I envisioned, but one all the same. Thank you for sharing it with me.

Jon "A great mistake is often a success waiting to be discovered" Sourbeer

The Perils of Writing!

Hey folks, no update this week (or probably the next). Too busy working on a synopsis for a book contest entry. I'll let you know how it goes!

Holiday Exhaustion?

Hey everybody - its been a busy last few weeks with the holidays! Its funny, but after all the holidays, most people seem to be pretty exhausted - even though the holidays are supposed to be a time for relaxation and replenishment.

I think this is the first year that it really hit me, but I blame that on my recent ski trip. It was an absolute blast, but I don't think I've ever come back so tired. Granted, I was skiing for three of the four days we were not traveling, and went swimming and climbing (in the hot springs) the fourth. Perhaps it was the altitude, maybe I just did more than I realized, but both mind and body have been exhausted for the past few days - I'm even too tired to make a funny post!

Anyway, just wanted to throw a post out there after a few weeks haitus, and see if anyone else is experiencing the same holiday exhaustion, this year or in years prior. I've got a big book deadline approaching, so wish me luck with that - hope for publishing in 2010!

One other quick note: A congratulations to my friends Brian and Jessie Maddux, who just welcomed baby Noah into the world!