JJ Lynn--writer

 I completed the National Novel Writing challenge last month writing over 132,000 words of an original novel called, Made For You.

I was proud of myself for not only completing the challenge, but doing so in such a personal way. My novel features an autistic love interest, and deals with the grief of losing two fathers (something I am still dealing with since Feb 11th is the 1st anniversary of losing my biological dad and the 2nd anniversary of losing my stepdad).

I was able to explore my feelings through my characters in a way that let me be vulnerably honest. And in the end, I not only got a book out of it, but also some much needed healing. I shared my work on Inkitt for people to read for free, so I'll post the link at the end of this blog.

In addition to writing, I have been working toward some other goals. I have a personal trainer who is working with me on my physical weaknesses so I can make them into strengths and fulfill my life long dream of doing a handstand and a pull-up. Usually, I hate to reveal my weaknesses, because I craved perfection as the only way to earn or deserve to be loved. So exploring my weaknesses in an objective way to see what I need to improve upon in order to achieve my goals is new to me, but also empowering. Liberating even. 

I've also still been playing my guitar and have made drastic improvements. I thoroughly enjoy it. And my next goal for the new year is a 21 day challenge I'm doing with The Daily Stoic. I will update here after the challenge is complete to share my achievements from that. And I have also become obsessed with The Chosen. A TV series about Jesus and his disciples which has reinvigorated my faith. I have learned more in the last two months than in the nine years I attended a Christian school and all the years I went to church. I hope to create a virtual Bible Study with friends to share this journey with.

I'm looking forward to closing out 2022 and am so proud of myself for all I have accomplished so far.


Here is the link for my novel:

Read Made For You for free on Inkitt https://www.inkitt.com/stories/romance/991306?utm_source=shared_ios

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