Year-End Retrospective, 2019
2019 has been an interesting year. It consisted of far more highs than it did lows; for that, I am thankful. I am thankful for a great many things and people this year, so let’s get into it, hmm?
Accomplishments, or A List of Creative Firsts
Self-published my first novel, VULTURESHad my first book signingGarnered a fair amount of positive reviews from big blogs and authorsCompeted in the SPFBO (Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off)Received a Reddit Stabby Nomination for best debutLaunched a fledgling book design business
Milestones, or A List of Personal Firsts & Joys
Had my first wedding anniversaryFound out we were having a babyFound out we were actually having TWO babiesIDENTICAL TWIN GIRLS
Friends & Family, or a List of People Who Put Up With My S**T
My wife Jenny and our almost-here baby girlsMy dad, my sister, and my mom (RIP, we miss you)My in-lawsMy doggoMy dudes Nelson, Josh, Mike, Eric, and HarryMy Twitter/Discord family, in no particular order: Clayton Snyder, Krystle Matar, Angela Boord, Bjorn Larson, Queen Timy the Terrible, Dave Wooliscroft, Nick Borrelli, and Travis Peck.
On the Horizon, or What I’m Currently Writing
PARABLE, a short novel set in the VULTURES universe. Could be a standalone, though it has the potential to spearhead a short prequel trilogy.SILENCE, the highly-anticipated sequel to VULTURES.
2020 Releases
PARABLE–Summer 2020DARK ENDS Anthology–February 2020
Parting Words
2019 was a definitely a year. I learned a lot personally and professionally, the latter of which I’d like to impart. Spend less time worrying about writing to market and simply write what you want to write. You’ll be a lot happier for it. Don’t worry about making lists and don’t go searching for reviews on Amazon and Goodreads. Those are for readers, not authors. Constantly refreshing those pages will only drive you nuts. Above all else, be kind, courteous, and welcoming to those in the community, whichever you find yourself in. Don’t be so quick to attack people for what you perceive to be a slight–we all make mistakes.
Thank you for a great year, everyone. Happy Holidays; see you in 2020!
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