Update · 12:56pm Apr 25th, 2023
As you can see, I am not dead. But this last year really took a huge toll on my schedule. But, excuses are excuses. Truth is, I'd kinda forgotten how much I loved writing. Not just The Bridge, but in general. Wasn't any one reason for it, but I found myself spending more time on other projects or other work endeavors, or sometimes just wasting time after my full-time job shift was done for the day.
That's changed and that fully for the better. I am writing astronomically more than I used to. It has not been uncommon for me in the past few weeks to be putting down multiple thousands of words a day, on some days getting almost a full chapter's worth done.
I've now had my first book published and I would have plugged it here but I wanted to wait until the next Bridge chapter. And that is just around the corner. Both perhaps to make up a bit for lost time and because the final battle ended up more intricate than I was initially expecting, the final stage of the Winter War arc wound up positively huge.
The document I'm looking at right now in its effectively finished form is over 60,000 words. So many that I'm actually editing it down some. The plan is to release it in three parts sequentially, within a few days of each other. Wake up at least a little bit from lost time with volume. Once that is done, I already have the next story arc well outlined and have already begun work on it, back to business with something smaller scaled. In fact the finale to the WW arc is so big I'm going to release a summary chapter for those who want to jump back on afterwards.
Now, there will be one last delay of this week. I'm going to be away from home visiting Faith-Wolff. I only get to physically be with and see her a few times a year. And understandably, my priorities are gonna be elsewhere from my keyboard.
So, you all got plenty coming down the pipe. I just need a bit of time to get it out there before we're back to normal.
Hey, don’t exhaust yourself, life takes priority, time waits for no one.
Congrats on your book
Don't stress about updating
Glad you ain’t dead and moving at your own pace
I hope the story's not dead.
Good to hear your alive
if i might be so candid:
oh thank god, i'll be able to see the end of this story before the end of my natural lifespan
Ok cant wait to see what you have planned
Be with Faith. Love is the most important thing.
Good to hear from you, and, truth be told, your most recent absence is not the longest I have ever endured from my favorite authors.
I know the feeling man. How you get better!
I'm sorry to hear about your relationship with Faith. Jobs carry us all around the world and often away from the ones we care about the most. (although that does explain why you two haven't just gotten married yet)
In other news, glad to hear you're writing again! Definitely going to read the full finale. No pressure, though.
It can often be difficult to just sit down and put pen to paper, or rather fingers to keyboard, especially when you know you'll be writing so much. But it is really rewarding to finally get that story out, and right after my birthday too!
As long as you're doing okay. It's all good. Have a good time with Faith. I'm just glad you seem to be in high spirits. And I've always had a filling that once you finished the Winter War Arc a flood gate would burst open with all the other ideas you've obviously been holding back. Lol. Can't wait. But first enjoy life and love.
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Uh just to clarify, Faith and I are doing great even with long distance. She's standing right next to me as a matter afact. I was saying I was spending the week focusing on my vacation with her rather than posting
And hey, happy early B day!
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Most certainly not. More than once in our geeky chitchat, Faith and I have been brainstorming ideas.
I've been patient for the next chapter for a long while. I can certainly wait a little longer. Life takes priority first so, it's understandable.
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Good to hear. I wasn't trying to insinuate that you two were having issues, that's none of my business. Seriously, it's amazing what Zoom can do, especially after it basically kept the world intact for a year.
My birthday already happened.
I'm getting old. Okay, not really, but still! And I appreciate the happy birthday. Have a good time with Faith!
Nice
Take your time, we'll all be here when you're back; be with your lady. Life's a rollercoaster we're all riding on.
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Eeyup.
Don't sweat it, tarb. Looking forward to the next chapter.