Episode 3 - Fix the Fence Before the Cattle Get Out

Yes, you should fix problems before they become disasters. But what happens when the cattle get out anyway? When life knocks you sideways and all your careful plans fall apart?In this episode, I talk about the impossible balance of managing chronic illness, working full time, and trying to keep writing on the front burner when life keeps pushing it to the back. I share how perfectionism and the need for control (hello, Libra) collide with the messy reality that you can't fix every fence before something breaks through.Plus: Why my characters Sunny and Antonio are patiently waiting their turn, and what I've learned about working through problems instead of just preventing them.Today's cowboy logic: Fix the fence before the cattle get out—but don't beat yourself up when they do anyway.Books mentioned: Starting Over in Montana, Áine's Salvation (Reader's Favorite Award winner), and Bet's Christmas Gamble (coming November 17)Find my books at anndunbarbooks.com