This isn’t goodbye, but bye.

Where to start? I’ve been writing on this blog since March and, though it hasn’t been a year, I have become very used to producing them. I’ve been able to stick to deadlines, something that I’m historically bad at, and I’ve learned discipline and time management skills that will serve me well through my career. I have had so much fun over the last few months, which is why I’m saddened to say that I will be taking a break from the blog.

It has been a year since I fully committed to the novel I’m writing, but recently my work ethic has grown more and more relaxed. I am afraid to say that I’ve felt less confident in my recent uploads as I’ve been viewing it as a chore now that I’m busier. Finishing my novel in good time means a lot to me as it feels like my way of closing a door on my past. I don’t want to lose sight of my teenage self and that gets harder with time, so finishing the novel is something I must prioritise. I’ve extended my original deadline, giving myself three more months, and I’m going to work as hard as possible to meet this.

There’s another reason I’ll need a freer schedule, and it’s something very exciting: university. I’m finally returning to education to study English Literature and Creative Writing, an investment that’ll make this blog and my stories infinitely better!

Fans of this blog will be happy to hear there won’t be a total lack of content; I have two ‘Family Book Club’ posts I have yet to write (because we have not yet discussed them, LOL) that are likely to go up in the next month. Merry Christmas!

If you want to know when I’m returning, I cannot give you a date. However, I advise you to sign up for email alerts (below) or follow my Instagram (olivialusk.books) so you’ll be one of the first to know!