Jeremy D Vance Author

      A while ago, I decided to focus on writing speculative fiction as that is where my interest and enjoyment lies. I’ve written two pieces in that genre, one of which was accepted and the other is being reviewed.       Now recently I began the planning stage of another Sci-Fi short story, but in the process of development, it leaned more towards a contemporary telling. I’m comfortable stepping away from my focus for the time being because I know I’ll return to it.       It’s taken me a bit of time to engage with the story, yet yesterday was a mini-breakthrough. I really made some headway and enjoyed how it was coming together. Many authors tell you to work even when you don’t feel like it. I did that and the joy of writing returned to me after some time.       Sometimes you need to break some rock before you find the gold. Sometimes your joy in writing will leave you, but you can’t let that be self- defeating. Stick to your writing and the joy will return. Don’t wait for it, but ins