So, I intended to write one last blog post in January . . . the days got away from me. But, here I am , so let’s get on with this.
As I’ve addressed before, January’s cycle flew by without many hitches and I’ve been able to launch headlong into Feb.’s with only a few minor hiccups. Four chapters in Project Murder House have been drafted, leaving only two more before I begin draft 2 edits on the whole project . . . well, that isn’t entirely true. PMH chapter 19 has been edited and chapter 20 will be edited after I post this — Monday’s are my normie-job-day and I love editing, so this helps me relax. But, then, the rest of the week will be dedicated to finishing and editing PMH chapters.
Much akin to my normal division of labor in these cycles, however, next week will see the birth of two more short stories in Project Apocalypse and another chapter in Our Holy Mother book 2, quickly followed by their second draft edits. Then, and finally, the “ultimate week” — no more than three days immediately following my draft 2 edits — will see Feb.’s PMH chapters to the third draft before my seasonal job, The Hippo Events.
It’ll be difficult, tight, and stressful, but, if I can tough it out for just two more weeks, I’ll have not only completed two cycles in 3/4 the time, but with a few days to spare before Hippos. I plan on taking it easy and relaxing, letting my mind rest before being bombarded with the troubles of retail . . . but I think we all know, I’ll likely sneak one or two edits in somewhere. But, then again, maybe not . . .
I’ve been kind of getting into a few new Netflix shows, so maybe I’ll just binge some series or something. Maybe I’ll hang out with my friends before the call of the void is too strong. Maybe I’ll knock out a few more chapters in George R. R. Martin’s “A Clash of Kings.” Who knows? But it’ll be good to escape to somewhere for a brief while, regardless of whether it’s someone else’s world, or my own.
That’s it from me, y’all — stay creative, stay yourselves, be all you can be, and never let go of your talent even if it isn’t what supports you financially. Bye!