D. Wallace Peach shared a highly entertaining conversation with her muse, and invited us all to do likewise. I lamented that, sadly, my muse has gone missing. But, as I went on a desperate search for Mr. Muse, I began to wonder if he had indeed gone missing, or had he simply become neglected?
The house is in disarray. Furniture knocked over, the rubbish bin upended, clothes strewn from half-open drawers. And yet, I still can’t find what I’m looking for.
My muse. Mr. Muse. He went missing a few months back.
I know he’s in the house somewhere – I don’t let him outside. He’s an ‘indoor muse’.

He has a nice dedicated writing space. Comfy chair. The works.
So, why he ran off, I haven’t the foggiest idea. Maybe something to do with Covid? Something to do with an operation I had a few months back? Maybe he ran off because I wasn’t paying him enough attention. Yeah, I know. THAT’S the reason. But I can use Covid as an excuse… can’t I?
I flip over the couch cushions. Nope. Not there.
Sighing deeply I slump into the couch. My Xbox controller sits beside me on the coffee table. Maybe I’ll find him inside the Xbox if I just fire it up…
And maybe it’s that dang machine that made me disappear in the first place!

Wait! Who whispered that in the back of my mind? Mr. Muse? Is that you?
Silence now. Insolence. Loneliness?
Maybe this weekend I’ll forego playing Xbox and see if Mr. Muse chooses to show his face again…
Just realised I have been guilty of this too… but the lockdown has such a lot to answer for, doesn’t it? Anyway, it was either that or insanity, and I know what my muse would prefer, if he was honest…
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This probably went on for a lot of writers this year 😦
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This was fun. So your muse is a fuzzy kitten, eh? Cute.:-)
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Demon Hell-Cat more like 😉
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Mine is always around, but I haven’t had Lorelei on the blog for a long time.
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Time to make room for her?
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Maybe. She usually shows up when I’m between stories. There are quite a few that haven’t made an appearance lately. Doubt the raven, Lorelei, Red Herring the traveling salesman, the research sirens, the monster under the bed, etc. I should probably have some of them show up at the cabin.
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Clever musings. Thanks for joining the muse meetup!
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Muses have a hard time competing with XBoxes. Lol. Good for you for doing a little muse-hunting. And at least you got a whisper. He’s around, waiting. Thanks for playing, Jess. let us know when Mr. Muse turns up! 😀 Hugs!
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He’s hiding under the bed as we speak. Hissing at the xbox. Poor neglected furball.
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I get it. Yeah, he likes attention. Mine is gone but my characters have taken over for him and now speak to me directly. I guess that’s good.
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Voices speaking in your head, huh. I dunno. I’m starting to worry 😉
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I have found muses to be very jealous of anything that takes attention away from them. I would go into a room, sit on a hard chair, and think of the last time you and your muse got together. He will come a calling.
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Maybe dangle some string to warm him up.
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There you go. 😊
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Well, Jessica, at least he popped in briefly. X-Box does have a horrible way of distracting people from the task at hand. My Michael is a testament to that comment. You are, of course, allowed a break from writing, so long as it isn’t a forever one [mutilated quote from Dirty Dancing].
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Hahahaha! Thanks, Robbie. Yes, I need to cut back (I sound like a drug addict).
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TV games/X-Box and all the others are very addictive. I see this with my sons, their friends, and my nephews. It seems to effect males more, but that might just be my perspective of the world having two sons in an all boy school.
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No you’re right, I’m just the aberration 😁
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This made me smile, Jessica. You might lure him back with an electric blanket. 🐱
Hugs on the wing.
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Hahaha, worth a try, Teagan 🤗
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I am glad you could hear her whisper, a little neglect surely earns their wrath and yes, that box is the biggest distraction. Mine loves silence and patio. Happy writing dear Jessica, hope you have recovered.
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❤️
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Reblogged this on Myths of the Mirror and commented:
Jess goes on a hunt for her muse… and discovers her Xbox controller. I wonder if her muse showed up? Enjoy.
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I love the cat photos illustrated your search for the illusive Mr. Muse!
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Thanks, Liz 🙂
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You’re welcome, Jessica.
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I dunno; what were you playing on the XBOX? 🙂 My muse has gone missing as well…
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I’m switching between Diablo iii and Red Dead Redemption 2 at the moment 🤗
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Well, no wonder! It takes a while to craft that bear pelt hat!
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Hahahaha! You sound as bad as me 😁❤️
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Jessica, It’s not just a male thing (games playing, that is). Nor even a young person thing. I’m female and quite old. I went cold turkey because gamesvwere taking too much of my time. (I’m not sure it’s done a lot for my writing time, though. That time has been filled with social media, reading people’s blogs, etc.)
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What a good idea an ‘indoor muse’ is. Now that he’s made one appearance maybe he’ll start to show up again. Good luck.
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Thanks, but alas, no. He’s gone back into hiding 😦
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