Echoes in the Ether IV

I spent nineteen consecutive days remodeling several rooms in my house, and I’ve spent the last two or three days physically recuperating from that project. My plan was to work daily with my dad on his book until we finish the last twelve chapters, but it appears that my travel season has begun. This means that I will be spending a few days each week on the road. My new plan will be to work on my dad’s book every day that I’m home. We’ll just have to use the time we have wisely.

It’s tempting to set up my audio equipment and record my first project. The story I want to record is only forty-two words, so it will definitely take me longer to set it up and figure out the software than to actually record the project. Since it is such a short project, I’m going to bump this to the top of my list of things to do. Sometimes finishing small tasks can give you the boost in confidence needed to work on larger tasks. I still need to organize my bedroom and pack away a few things I don’t need at the moment, but I don’t see why I can’t get it done.

I still haven’t tried advertising the new audiobook, and I’m unsure if it’s a good time to do so, given current events. I’m disheartened and distracted at the moment, like everyone else. I’ve seen the videos of Iryna Zarutska and Charlie Kirk’s murder. I’ll never unsee the fear and sadness in Iryna’s eyes just before she died, and I’ll never forget how Charlie bled out and collapsed after being shot. The sheer number of people celebrating Charlie’s death sickens me. I’ve made it a point to follow every author who has expressed their sadness over these deaths and their anger concerning those celebrating. These are the people I want to support and surround myself with. I considered the audiobook a vanity project to begin with, but I have no doubt that people would enjoy the production if they knew about it.

I will be working in AZ and CA for the next couple of weeks, and there will be a significant amount of downtime between jobs. My plan is to take advantage of this free time and work on The Corvid’s Key. This will be my first stand-alone novelette! I don’t see any reason that I can’t have this written, edited, and released before the end of the year.

So, that’s it for my update. FYI, I can see your visit, I can see if you click the link, and I see my sales… I’m watching. Here’s your book link! Recirculated Tales