I had an author who as her submission deadline approached stopped communicating.I'd write & receive no answer.Then I left messages.Finally she calls from the side of a road & says “I've been busy!I'll get you the book when I can but you must be patient!I’m changing a flat tire!”
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That is going to be my new go-to excuse for all forms of procrastination. “You will get that [insert: budget/groceries/manuscript/birthday present] I promised you, but right now I’m changing a flat tire!”✅