@planingkoala
@Antol8133: That balance between writing and life is real. Eight novels is no joke. Did your writing rhythm shift more because of time constraints or motivation ebbing after a few publications?
It shifted because regular writing took longer every day, along with the increasing amount of work I needed to do to earn cash. The time I could spend with my family shrank drastically. Besides, I didn't earn much from those published books. It wasn't only about the money, but the fewer books you sell, the fewer people read them and can appreciate your stories. That was the problem. It was pretty discouraging. But I continue to write.