I know it’s been a minute. Sorry about that, but I can explain. Basically, the last week of school before Winter Break is utter insanity. I worked almost 6 hours on Saturday, had to help choreograph a dance, got up early each day to prep for a Secret Santa gift exchange, and had dress up days, dance rehearsals, and prep for an assembly.
By the time I got home each day, I had no bandwidth left to do anything even remotely writing related. So, I didn’t fight it. I just survived the week. Sometimes, that’s all you can ask of yourself.
Last... Week?
- Write 5,000 words
- Read a book
- Workout at least 4 times
How'd I Do?
- Write 5,000 words
- No.
- Read a book
- … yes?
- Workout at least 4 times
- Lol, no.
Weekly Word Count: 0
Look, as I mentioned above, I basically took the week off from all things writing related for a couple of weeks. I don’t have much to say about the time between December 4th an now, except that I played A LOT of video games as a coping mechanism.
I have only a smidgeon of regret.
What I don’t regret is having some AWESOME NEWS to share! Two of my short stories have found their homes! The first is “In the Librarian’s Garden” and will be in an upcoming issue (I’m guessing in the spring) of Tree and Stone Magazine. I am so, so, so happy that this story found a home. It’s sweet and cozy and quiet. I can’t wait for you all to read it.
The second is a piece of microfiction called “Human, Still” which couldn’t be more different than “In the Librarian’s Garden.” It’s short and dark and lyrical. It’s been picked up by an anthology, but we’re not announcing anything until contracts are signed.
Be on the lookout for news about these stories (and others) in 2023!
What's Next?
Here’s the thing. It’s winter break. I’ve had an insanely productive year, and all I really want to do this week is decompress by playing more video games, and prep for the Holidays. That’s it. That’s all I’ve got on my docket this week.
I’ll be back later this week to share my rejected Taco Bell Quarterly story, as promised.
Until then, Bloggarts!
BZ
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