Biking up monster hills, I solve the WHAT THE HECK IS GOING ON in the middle of my new novel! Nothing like hitting the road to solve a kick you in the butt problem! The trees, sky, river extend my mind! What tricks do you all have for solving impossible problems? #rehearsethemindyouwant

“It’s too late! You’ve awakened the Gazebo!”

Showers. For some reason I do my best planning and critical thinking in the shower. I sometimes get into such a mind-groove I realize I've been standing there staring at nothing for minutes.

I attack the gazebo