I ran this by my writing group, and they were all on board:
In the last half a year, I’ve had two books come out.
In Fall, I’ll be teaching six classes (after I finish the two I have now), working on the Atwood journal, blogging, doing stand-up, etc.
So I’m giving myself a break . . . from working on a book.
For at least the rest of the year, I won’t be able to beat myself up for not getting that next textbook or nonfiction masterpiece done.