It's Been Awhile

It's been a while, hasn't it? Although, no matter how long it's been, the thought has always been there, lingering, pen and paper faithfully waiting. It always starts with paper and pen, even in this world of technology, those two always remain my ride or die. Even when everything got complicated, they were always there to listen, letting me get all that was on my mind and in my heart out without judgment. The pen and paper know all, even the words I keep silenced under my tongue or hidden behind my black eyes. But now, here I am, taking a deep breath and taking a leap of faith. Once more, I have found myself on a familiar path, one that I would like to share with you, my fellow reader. 

Although some time has passed, I will divulge one bit of information that I know some will find enlightening. I heard a voice today. It's the same one I've heard quite frequently in the last few months. However, it was a voice I hadn't heard speak to me in years. I could immediately tell by his sarcastic British tone he was anything but pleased with me, but apparently, at least I wasn't ignoring him any longer. I don't recall actually ignoring him by any means, more like the line had been disconnected or in need of service. But however the bloke got through the line, he began and has not stopped rambling on and on. 

It has been a very long time since any of my characters have spoken to me. Authors, you know what I'm talking about. There are times they are silent or others when they just don't shut the fuck up. This character had always been a bit mouthy but then without warning he just had nothing to say. None of them did. Characters do that, and just as sometimes chapters write themselves, causing a creative block that you believe will never end. Then, without notice or warning, you start hearing the conversation in your head again. Or a good long cussing in my case, and you've never been told where to get off until Tristan tells you. Yes, you read that right. Tristan. "Do you hear me bloody talking to you?" Yes, Tristan, I hear you talking, and so will everyone else...