Update Link: Signs of Life – Part 32

News

• Health
  • Appreciate the patience over this last month or so. I’ve struggled with physical health for most of this school year and the last few weeks have been the worst.
  • About two weeks ago, I started suffering from pain in my jaw, a new symptom in my struggle with TMJ. I’ve had TMJ since 2011, but I usually just suffered from migraines. It’s been under control for most of the last decade, but pandemic teaching and my problems with anxiety and stress have caused a resurgence.
  • I’m pretty sure the neck issues and the whooshing in the ear are related.
  • It’s been really hard to fall and stay asleep so my energy levels have been crashing.
  • I’m making strides to resolve this. I’ve just had x-rays done to check my jaw and neck, and I just got a referral to go back to my TMJ doctor. I’m also seeing my hearing doctor again.
  • I’m determined to get my physical health improved this summer. Last year, I worked on my mental health and despite the setbacks, I haven’t had any major anxiety attacks since last July.
• Writing
  • Since I’ve been delayed in my editing schedule for Mad World, I’m keeping the once a week schedule for June as well. I still might finish the edit by the end of the month, but I want to adjust expectations now.
  • It’s really hard to sit at my computer for long stretches at a time, and when my neck and back are physically up to it, my jaw pain makes it hard to concentrate on writing.
  • I haven’t touched anything since last Saturday, though I’ve wanted to.
  • Flash Fiction will always be on Sundays, but until the end of the school year, I can’t promise it weekly. I really want to. I’m eager to get to the end of this story and move on.
• Life
  • Did get some good news this week. My contract is being renewed to keep teaching French next year. I’m super excited to keep teaching this program and to work my kiddos again next year.
  • While there are some aspects to the current subject I’m teaching that I don’t love, I do enjoy that I get to teach all three grade levels so I get to see a kid when they start at the school and watch them grow up and mature.
  • Here’s hoping my current chaos demons find a way to channel that energy for good, lol.

Patreon

• Posted Chapter 81 for Early Access.

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Update Link: Mad World, Book 4 – Liberty Chapter 80

Just a reminder that Flash Fiction updates might be sporadic for a few weeks. The neck/TMJ/tinnitus situation is making it REALLY hard to concentrate for long periods of time. I’ve got three doctor’s appts lined up for x-rays, hearing tests, and referrals so hoping for some relief over the next month or so. Thanks for your patience and enjoy this next chapter of Mad World!

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Update Link: Mad World, Book 4: Liberty Chapter 79

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Update Link: Signs of Life – Part 31

News & Roundup

• Mad World
  • Chapter 78 was posted. That’s three chapters so far.
  • I’ve scheduled chapters through May 26. Every Wednesday at 7 AM.
  • The hope is to have completed the edit so that we can bump from 1x a week to 2-3x a week by June.
• Flash Fiction
  • I’m not going to promise weekly updates, only that they are my goal to be more regular.
  • Starting July 4, Flash Fiction will be getting a schedule overhaul.
  • Signs of Life will be completed in mid July.
  • Scars will return at that point.
• Other
  • My new computer is scheduled to arrive in mid-May which makes me really happy.
  • It’ll be a desktop for the office which means my primary computer at the moment (a laptop) can be reformatted and be more mobile.
•  Patreon
  • Weekly updates will be available later this afternoon.

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Update Link: Mad World, Book 4: Liberty Chapter 78

Continuing reading for a brief life and schedule update.

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Hey! With it being Easter Sunday and the halfway point of my Spring Break, I have a bunch of things to do today so I’m pushing Flash Fiction until tomorrow. Same time, same place, different day. See you tomorrow and Happy Easter for those that celebrate!

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Update Link: Mad World, Chapter 77

Forgot to post this morning! Chapter 77 went live at 7 AM.

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Update Link: Signs of Life – Part 30

Recent Updates: Mad World, Chapter 76 | Karma, Parts 1-4

News

• Mad World, Book 4 kicked off. Thanks for the great initial reviews. You guys know I’ve put my heart and soul into this final installment, so I cannot wait for you to see what I have planned.
• Karma was completely posted here at CG.
• It’s April and Camp NaNoWriMo! I’m usually a bust at the April entry, but so far it’s been going great. I’ve completed three chapters and around 17k.
• Getting back into the swing of things for April after a really rough March. Appreciate your patience as things were a bit all over the place.

Patreon

• Posted Early Access, Mad World Chapter 77 for Love and above Tiers.
• Posted Crimson Discovery #14 for Obsessed and above tiers.
• Posted Counting Stars, Chs 1-3 for Stalker tier.

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Update Link: Mad World – Liberty, Chapter 76

It feels almost surreal to be posting this update. I am beyond ridiculously excited to finally kick off Book 4. It’s about six months later than I wanted it to be, but it’s okay.  We made it.  New chapters will be posted every Wednesday at 7 AM. I really hope you enjoy it!

Book 4 is named Liberty, and here is the synopsis:

Set in February 2004. The city of Port Charles weathered many scandals and tragedies in 2003 — from the nearly tragic kidnapping of Carly Corinthos and attempted murder of Elizabeth Webber to the serial rapist that stalked the city for months, leaving victims broken and shattered in his wake. The PCPD, having sworn to protect the city, faltered when they learned one of their own was the villain all along.

A few months later, the city tries to recover but they should be careful what they wish for. Ric Lansing still haunts the dreams and memories of the people he damaged — has he really left Port Charles behind for good?

Dante Falconieri breaks under the weight of family secrets and his own weaknesses. Kelsey Joyce wants to find out who murdered her father—no matter what the cost. Carly Corinthos just wants to move on with her life and keep her family safe. And Elizabeth Morgan wants to forget that Ric Lansing ever existed as she awaits the birth of her son.

It’s time close the book on this mad, mad, mad world.

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Update Link: Karma | Karma – Part 4

Just a note that Karma has been completely posted. I hope you guys enjoy it! I’ll see you guys on Monday for the first chapter of Mad World, Book 4. (CAN YOU BELIEVE IT’S ALMOST HERE?????)

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