Mother-in-law

I have to say that I love my mother-in-law! She is a delightful woman, kind and has a generous spirit, but, we differ on religion. Although the base may be the same, her take is a bit more hard-lined, old school, fire and brimstone on witches and all things occult.

Those reading my blog, know that my novel delves into the world of witches and other subjects a la supernatural! Well, being the good daughter-in-law that I am (especially with a husband on strike and feeling edgy) I spent the past few days gathering up all my notes, books, research notes and all things related to hide them! It is not that I am ashamed of what I am writing, but I most definitely do not want to hear that I am worshiping at the hooves of Satan!

Now, hear I was all month long bursting at the seams about my manuscript, yet I was hiding everything that had to do with it. Now I am writing in the cloak of night, not because of the solitude of a sleeping house, but because of the making certain not to raise eyebrows and disrupt my home.

I thought this would be easy, but after more than twenty-four hours I am remorseful, because I do want to shout from the rooftops, not to mention this experience of writing has given me tools, hope and confidence. 

So now I must ask myself, do I stay true to myself? or do I continue the dance of peace and harmony? Decisions, decisions!