KEEP SHOVELING...

I saw this quote attributed to Jordan Peele today. I think this perfectly sums up writing my first drafts.

"When I’m writing the first draft, I’m constantly reminding myself that I’m simply shoveling sand into a box so that later I can build castles."

Keep shoveling.

Good advice.

Bobby

How Do You Find The Time To Write?

A question I've been getting a lot lately is "How do you find time to write?" The truth is, you don't. You have to make time to write. If you wait for free time, you'll never find it. Trust me on this.

This answer is usually followed by, "But I have a job or I have a family." I wrote most of my first novel in a little less than 30 minutes a day on my lunch break at my day job. I sat in my car with a bag lunch and wrote. First, in notebooks. Then, when I got a laptop, I used that. later, a tablet turned out to be perfect for writing on my lunch break. It's doable.

Some writers I know wake up an hour earlier than normal to write for an hour before leaving for work or turn off the TV early and write before bed. You make the most out of time. Writing for 30 minutes a day took time, but I eventually got there.

Good luck.

Bobby

SMALL PRESS MONTH CONTINUES...

 

Big thanks to Jeffrey Hayes of Plasmafire Graphics for the Small Press Month shoutout to my own BEN Books. Thanks, pal!

Repost: Featured Small Press Publisher / Author: BEN Books and Bobby Nash ( www.ben-books.com ) March is National Small Press Month, a wonderful time to celebrate the amazing contributions of indie authors and small press publishers! I’m excited to take this opportunity to shine a light on some of the fantastic creative partners I’ve worked with over the years.

Visit Plasmafire Graphics at https://www.plasmafiregraphics.com for all your art and cover needs. He makes my book covers stand out.

Thanks again, Jeff.

Bobby

THE PATREON SERIALIZED NOVELLA 'SWEET NOTHINS - A TOM MYERS MYSTERY' CONTINUES!

The big day has arrived. The biggest local concert event is a hot ticket. Everyone descends on Sommersville for the show. Is a killer among them? Read the latest all-new chapter of the serialized mystery/thriller, Sweet Nothins - A Tom Myers Mystery. Read they latest chapter now at www.patreon.com/bobbynash

Read the opening chapter of Sweet Nothins for FREE right HERE then please consider joining us each week. Memberships start for as low as $1 a month and you can find a lot of my work available to read for this low, low price, and that includes the serialized stories. I hope you'll join us on Patreon. It helps me a lot. Thank you.

Written by Bobby Nash.
Cover by Plasmafire Graphics' Jeffrey Hayes.
Published by BEN Books.

Welcome to Sommersville.

Bobby

THE WRAP UP-- FINISHED GOODS SUNDAY MARKET 3/8!

 

Thanks to all who joined me at Finished Goods Sunday Market today at Finished Goods Brew Werks in Winder, GA. Not a huge turnout, but I met some wonderful people and sold some books & art. Bonus: it's 5 minutes from my house. Thanks, as always, to Maggie at Tall Pine Events for hosting. It was a fun day. check out some photos below.

I'm doing some redesign tests on my table set up. This was today's. Not bad. I'll be trying another set up at my event in Dahlonega Saturday. I don't often have side table space so that will play into the layout as well.

I was asked what you do when a show is slow. I spent some time talking with the other vendors, many of whom I met for the first time today. I also take my tablet with me and write when things are slow. I added about a thousand words to the next Tom Myers Mystery today. I also drew up some designs for table redesigns. It was a productive day.

Bobby

SPRING FORWARD AND JOIN BOBBY AT THE FINISHED GOODS SUNDAY MARKET IN WINDER, GA THIS SUNDAY!

Don't forget to spring forward this weekend… and join me at Finished Goods Sunday Market! This Sunday, March 8th, set your clocks ahead for Daylight Saving Time and spend that extra sunshine hour discovering amazing local artists, handmade goods, and tasty treats at Finished Goods Brew Werks. Sip some brews, shop, and support local creators from 2-5pm because the only thing better than gaining an hour of daylight is using it to find some cool one-of-a-kind items.

Learn more HERE and HERE.

The Life In The Faster Lane tour zooms into March with three author signing events. I'll have books and art on sale at each. I hope you'll join me.

Sunday, March 8th (2-5) Finished Goods Sunday Market in Winder, GA
https://www.facebook.com/events/888002660391354/888002683724685

Saturday, March 14th (11-7) Beware the "Aye"des of March Author Event in Dahlonega, GA
https://www.dahlonegawalkingtours.com

Saturday, March 28th (10-3) Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library 2026 Author Fest in Dalton, GA
https://ngrl.org/events/month/2026-03

Follow the full schedule at www.bobbynash.com & www.ben-books.com

I hope to see you out there In The Faster Lane.

Bobby

LUCKY NUMBER SEVEN!

I just finished off my 7th story for 2026 last week. I guess I'm on track. If only I could remember what story was number 7 in 2024. Ha!

Bobby

THE PATREON SERIALIZED NOVELLA 'SWEET NOTHINS - A TOM MYERS MYSTERY' CONTINUES!

Chance Timms has an interesting encounter in an all-new chapter of the serialized mystery/thriller, Sweet Nothins - A Tom Myers Mystery. Read they latest chapter now at www.patreon.com/bobbynash

Read the opening chapter of Sweet Nothins for FREE right HERE then please consider joining us each week. Memberships start for as low as $1 a month and you can find a lot of my work available to read for this low, low price, and that includes the serialized stories. I hope you'll join us on Patreon. It helps me a lot. Thank you.

Written by Bobby Nash.
Cover by Plasmafire Graphics' Jeffrey Hayes.
Published by BEN Books.

Welcome to Sommersville.

Bobby