2018: The Story So Far

[starlightmagpie]

I thought it was time for a little catch-up, and since most of the UK is hunkering down under the Beast from the East, today seemed as good a time as any.

Well, since my last catch up post in mid-January I have not done much. Not for want of trying. I started World’s End and was edging close to getting into the swing of things, until my left shoulder went wrong. I didn’t actually do anything to it, but it hurt, a lot, and meant I couldn’t do most of what I needed to. It’s something that tends to flare up whenever I get really fatigued and there isn’t much I can do about it until it goes away. Typing becomes impossible because I can’t get comfortable enough to think, let alone put words in decent sentences. Once I’ve forced myself to do the things that need doing, all I’m really good for is reading. With many cushions.

Three and a good weeks on, it’s finally settled down, so maybe I can get back to writing. Ha! We’ll see…

So February was pretty much a write off. I didn’t get anything written, but I did skim an edit through Wingborn again. This will hopefully be for the first Wingborn Collection (1-3), which is the next thing on my release list. I’ve decided to push Cloud Cursed back again, because I have a feeling I need to finish the Wingborn series before I do any more work on the Dragonlands, and I’d really like to get book 4 written before releasing book 3.

It’s complicated, I know, but it makes sense to me. Sort of. So if you’re waiting for the next Dragonlands book, sorry! But right now it’s the Wingborn books that people seem to want, so I’d like to focus on those for a few more months and maybe even get some print editions in the works.

Away from the writing and imaginary worlds… look at my puppy! Hasn’t he grown? Still only six months, but rapidly transforming into a monster. Keeping him entertained probably hasn’t helped my shoulder and fatigue issues, but he’s worth it.

But enough of me and mine, how be you fine people? Ready for March to march on in? Got any exciting plans in the works? Whatever is ahead, I hope the year is treating you well.

Comments

[pantha]

Sorry to hear you've had a rotten month with your shoulder. That sounds incredibly frustrating (although -sliver lining- lots of reading!).

And OMG! Your puppy looks adorable! What a handsome chap. ^_^

As for here, I've been plodding along. Thus far, the year appears to be going ok. Bonus: my new job requires a commute by train, so I'm getting a fair bit of reading done. ^_^

[starlightmagpie]

Reading is always good ^__^

He is a handsome boy. His coat is amazing, so soft and silky. He should be in a L'Oreal ad.

Glad you're doing okay and getting more reading time. Hope the weather hasn't hit you too hard *snugs*

[pantha]

Weather has hit us fairly bad. Countryside just outside of Cardiff has drifts 6 foot high and roads literally filled with drifted snow from hedgetop to hedgetop...

In town, it's not so bad and the main roads are pretty passable by now. Still, crazy amount of snow!