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iowaforever


A writer who writes things.

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  • 51 weeks
    Reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated

    Hello all,

    Just got an email from Brony Soprano concerning my health (given that my last blog was about me getting Covid, I understand that some might be a bit jittery). Rest assured, I overcame Covid and am in good health lately (probably better health because I've started working out some).

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  • 101 weeks
    And this is why I play Tzeentch

    Well, after nearly two years of dodging and playing it safe, I've finally been "blessed" by Grandfather Nurgle's plague. I tested positive for Covid this afternoon.

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    7 comments · 916 views
  • 102 weeks
    Cutting Room Floor

    Hi all.

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    10 comments · 785 views
  • 103 weeks
    April post is in April

    As of today, I am 27.

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  • 117 weeks
    Big news!

    I'm gonna be an uncle come July!

    Rest assured the kid will be raised as a proper servant of the Emperor if I have anything to say about it.

    Merry Christmas to you all :pinkiehappy:

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Dec
16th
2020

I believe I should be honest with you all · 6:22pm Dec 16th, 2020

This year sucks, but we all know that.

It has been pretty hard for me, to be honest. And I feel that, with how silent I've been, you have a right to know a bit of what's going on.

When I started this year, things were going great. I had plans to get a teaching license, both my wife and I had stable jobs, and we were getting involved with our new community. We both felt welcomed and accepted, and it looked like a good place to truly settle down.

Then Covid happened.

My wife was in the process of switching jobs, and I thought "no worry, she'll find something soon". She didn't, but we had money and time so I decided to start looking for a better paying job. Probably not the best idea during a pandemic, but we were in a less hard hit section of the state at the time, so I wasn't worried about my prospects.

Then July happened. My job search stagnated, certain revelations fatally damaged my marriage, and the constant quarantine finally got to me and I began withdrawing due to a lack of friends.

Between all this (and being displaced by the West Coast forest fires for a few days), I've essentially found myself in a massive creative funk. I'm doing my best to get the next chapter of Empress Returns done, but... it's just not coming. The intrigue and battles of Primarchs just isn't doing it for me in the face of social instability and my own shredded emotions. I actually deleted my entire first draft and started more or less from scratch, and it's still not coming. This will pass, I know, but right now I'm just not feeling it.

I feel that I've let you all down, again. I pray that you'll be patient with me, and I'll do my best to make it up to you.

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Comments ( 22 )

Ouch, this year has been a doozy for many people. I hope you can find a better paying job in the new year and hopefully one that is in a good stable area.

live first bro you writing should be a gratifying hobby not a chore
it seems like you don’t need the extra stress so just chill it will just come to you when it comes
we can wait
i will wait

Wish you the best of every future you have; with wondrous prospects abounding.
Hope you get to them soon :)

Sorry to hear about that, hope for the best for you and your family in the future

This year can suck a big fat floppy one.

This has been a year we all wish we could forget. Emperor willing, a once in a lifetime trial. Take the time you need and happy Hearth's Warming.

You speak a tale we all know in one way or another. Sad that it has hit you harder than others, but good that you've been able to move through it.
I hope things stabilize for you in the coming year and that with that your creative kuse returns as well.
Wea re eagerly waiting for the next chapter of this great story, but it means little if you don't enjoy writing it as well.
Good luck in the coming year and remember.
The Empress protects and her Student guides us in her name.

It is all right. Being safe and happy is more important than a story.

Good luck man. I of course hope your story continues, as it's one of my favorites, but I hope you do well more.

As much as I enjoy your story, you have nothing to apologize for. Get yourself settled.

Wow. That's heavy. Glad you're still with us, after all that.

We'll still be here to read once your life improves enough to write.

I hope you have or can find some friends to hang out with online.

Ah, geez. In the face of all that happening, don't even worry about it. Real life has to come first.

Hay, don’t worry and stress yourself about us, get yourselves sorted first and don’t worry too much, everything will workout and be okay (hopefully soon).
We’ll all still be hear eagerly awaiting your return, and as much as life can suck and throw curveballs at you, it dose come first.
I wish good luck to you and your family and like I said, don’t worry, it will all work out.

Don't feel like you are letting us down, this is something thats supposed to be fun to do. I wish you well in your life situation.

I really love this story and enjoy your writing. :twilightsmile:
But - You come first. Your life comes first. No questions, no hesitations. You have to do what you have to do.
That really sucks that life has handed you such a hairball. My heart goes out to you man. :fluttershysad:
Will keep you in my prayers and thoughts. :twilightsmile:

Ooo, that doesn't sound pleasant. We'll pray for you.

Don’t worry. It’s been hard times for all of us. Take your time. We’re a patient bunch.

This year has been godawful for everyone, and job losses and divorce are basically life's worst experiences. Don't worry about the story!

I have read many statements and know the feeling. Stay strong, you can do this.

First and foremost, take care of yourself. If you're lacking friends, like I was, I highly suggest forcing yourself into some online community. Some way to meet new people and get that sense of interaction back.

Stay strong brother. If you need an ear to listen to venting, I'm here for you.

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