This is another long overdue post, so I'll make this more short and sweet. 2019 was one of the best years I've had thus far when it comes to writing. I submitted 75+ times and had numerous drabbles accepted, while also having my first-ever standalone publication released. I wrote in total (including revision edits/outlining/free writing) … Continue reading Writing Update: End of 2019
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Life Update: Quick Reflection on 2019 and Looking Ahead in 2020
So, after a long silence - I am finally back! I'm sorry for the lack of communication, but there was a much needed mental health break that needed to happen in December and I've been taking my time in recent weeks to have a full brain reset to prepare for the coming year. What's happening … Continue reading Life Update: Quick Reflection on 2019 and Looking Ahead in 2020
Musical Moods for 2019
So, its that time of year that I tend to do wrap ups and other things, but for the first time, I'm going to highlight what I listened to, since I tend to listen to a lot of things when I write. It's one part focusing, one part inspiration. I listen to both songs with … Continue reading Musical Moods for 2019
Book Release: Apocalypse
Another month, another Black Hare Press anthology drops! This one is filled with all kinds of world ending calamities and both figurative and literal fallout. I experimented with a couple different forms of narrative for my handful of drabbles. They range from climate change catastrophes, to the quiet struggle of surviving amidst complete annihilation. The list … Continue reading Book Release: Apocalypse
Nanowrimo: Recap
Well, I did it! I regret to say that I lowered my goal from 60k to 50k in the second to last week of Nanowrimo, but I still completed the baseline challenge of Nanowrimo! For a first timer, I'll take my laurels and bask in that for at least this next week. I'm exhausted and … Continue reading Nanowrimo: Recap
Nanowrimo Update #3
Update #3 and I'll be honest, this is starting to suck. I mean, it's not totally bad, I have enjoyed exercising this way, writing-wise. It has been great for my motivation in getting words on paper and it has been awesome seeing this story take form under my fingertips, but overall it is arduous, especially … Continue reading Nanowrimo Update #3
Nanowrimo Update #2
Okay, so this is update #2 obviously and this week has been much more of a slog than the first couple days, but I'm getting it done! I'm exhausted and I'm getting words on paper, in fact I just got done with my session tonight. Here are my daily counts for this week with the … Continue reading Nanowrimo Update #2
Nanowrimo Update #1
So, after the first four days of #Nanowrimo, I can tell that this is going to be a slog by the end. I'll be posting these updates every Tuesday until the end of the month, just to keep me accountable and keep you all updated. I'll have the stats from the past week posted below … Continue reading Nanowrimo Update #1
Book Release: MILO
So, today MILO (01001101 011010001 01101100 01101111) drops and I could not be more excited! The title character seeks a release from his lifelong chronic illness. His friend discovers a miracle that offers a second chance, but is it too good to be true? Milo explores the relationship between disability, technological progress, and the cost … Continue reading Book Release: MILO
Nanowrimo Prep – Everything is Burning
As I've stated a few times on twitter, I'm planning on doing National Novel Writing Month, in order to produce a slim rough draft of a brand new novel. I'll be honest, I'm still hammering out the details and various plot points as I'm outlining, but it does feel like this is already on fire … Continue reading Nanowrimo Prep – Everything is Burning
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