Checking -IN: The Erotic Housewife

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I think that is about time that I checked in about what it has been like to be a full time writer and newly titled housewife.  I have been a full time erotic romance / erotic writer for seven months now. There is so much I have accomplished in those 7 months. I have published 3 books, I am working with other writers getting their works published and my business is really taking off.

There are quite a few things that I have learned as well.  Here are the TOP 10 things that I learned.

1.       Being a stay at home wife and mom as well as a full time writer is more stressful than my day job.  I sometimes have urges to go back to my 9 to 5. Sometimes…

2.       Sometimes I feel like I am not contributing as much financially anymore.

3.       It’s not always bad spending so much time with your kids.

4.       Learned that I need to learn time management.

5.       Mastering the art of writing a sexy scene in a erotic romance novel with a screaming baby on your lap. 

6.       Just because you don’t have a 9 to 5 does not mean you get more sleep.  I believe I may get less sleep.

7.       I want sex more now that I can focus on my erotic writing. Writing and reading about it always gets me turned on.

8.       Working from home is just as stressful as working a 9 to 5.

9.       I actually work too hard now that I stay at home more.  I find myself staying up to 3 in the morning to get everything done.

10.   I am stronger than I originally thought. I can do anything.  (and still look sexy doing it.)

The bottom line is that I am lucky and grateful.  I am grateful that I get to do what others wish they could do everyday.  I get to do something that I love as well as well as spend time with my kids and husband. I take care of business on top of realizing my dreams. I have great kids and a great life. What more can I ask for?

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