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WIP Wednesday: In where I complain but I’m grateful

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It’s been a wild couple of weeks, especially going back and forth with the contractor about the basement Apparently “I’ll call you with a time” really meant “You tell call me when you’re available.” Silly me. Can’t believe I thought words mean what they mean. I’m also in limbo with the dentist. And my check engine light keeps going on and it’s adorable that it thinks I’m going to do anything about it unless that fucking car is on fire.

But I am so grateful for all the people who took a chance on my work during the Smashwords sale. It ends July 31st. Man this month flew by… I also got my Patreon updated and I’m on track to have more next month. I’m sticking with monthly for now. Here’s the word counts:

  • A: 20,023 words; 2 chapters ready for Patreon
  • B: 736 words; 3 smut stories in editing process for release next month
  • C: 19,121 words; 3 chapters ready for Patreon

I don’t have any patrons yet but I don’t care. I want things ready if I get some. I also worked my way through a nice pile of ARCs that I’ll be posting reviews for and I’m working on my overloaded eReaders and pile of library books. I’ve finished a decent pile of manga that I’ll probably sell since they’re too smutty for the library. I do the adult collection but not ADULT adult if that makes any sense. I’m not sure if I want to post them to my blog, on my separate shop site, or toss them on eBay. I’m not looking to make a profit, I’m looking to get them out of my house and in the hands of someone who will enjoy them.

I guess that’s it for this week? I can’t think of anything else. I’ll probably think of 10 more things as I go to sleep tonight.

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WIP Wednesday: Editing!

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I’m up to three finished rough drafts, as well as parts to edit to post on Patreon. That means no real word counts of note to post. The good news is (is not having word counts ” bad news?) that I am aiming to post again on my Patreon this month. I am still tweaking my page. I’d like a better description and more art, but that’s not the most important part. The most important part is getting more books out.

Also, I’d like to thank everyone once again who has purchased my work during the Smashwords Sale. I really hope you enjoy them!

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WIP Wednesday: I already know its coming…

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I have been pushing myself very hard; skipping workouts, sleeping less, and cramming in any tiny bit of writing or editing I can get. I already know I’m gonna hit a wall and burn out. Bring it on. I’ll take it if that means I don’t have any more panic attacks when I get a bill.

  • First Brood 4: 19,914
  • Smut: 56 (one draft completed last week and in the editing process)
  • Dewey: 17, 967

It’s about 8pm now and I’ll be writing for a couple more hours so those numbers aren’t final for the day. I wasn’t kidding when I said I was willing to burn and I’ll take the heat. I gotta get things done and have no one to rely on but me. It’ll be rough, but it will be worth it.

And a HUGE thank you to everyone who’s picked up my books from Smashwords during the sale. It goes till July 31st giving anyone else who would like one some time.

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WIP Wednesday: Lots of Updates!

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If you’re subscribed to my blog, you’ve probably noticed I’ve been fairly regularly posting reviews. That’s gonna continue. I have a lot to get through.

Next up is my Patreon! I’ve been editing a lot, and the next part is up! It’s on the paid tier, but the first chapters of all my WIPs that I’m working on will always be free. The first part of “Dewey” is here.

Smashwords has started their July sale! All my books are discounted or even free on that site! You can check them out here.

Now, time for the wordcounts:

  • First Brood 4: 19,914
  • Smut short story: 570 (published 2 stories last month)
  • Dewey: 17,316

I am doing my best to try to get out some good content. I need to treat it like a job if I’m going to make money from it like a job. It’s not going to be easy, I am going to be very tired, but I have debt and a kid to put through college. I gotta do what I gotta do.

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2026 Goals

Ah, it’s that time of year again, where I reflect on what a trash fire this year was and think I can have better next year. Let’s keep this shit simple:

  1. Lose 20 pounds and lower or stop Saxenda
  2. Stashbusting yarn
  3. Read more of the physical ARCs in my house
  4. Finish Dewey and Emma

I am hesitant to stay on the weight loss drugs much longer. The research on these in the long term isn’t much and I worry about it. I was weak and did buy some yarn this year; mostly either on clearance or for a specific project I’m working on. I have this queen-sized blanket I’ve been crocheting for YEARS and I needed more yarn for that. I still have so many books at home that I’d like to read and donate. I also had an inspiration for the book I want to write that will follow Emma and I refuse to start it until I finish what I have. I’ll be posting more reviews as well so, be ready for that.

I’m sure I’ll think of other things I’d like to do in 2026 but these are the ones I’m going to focus on. There’s no sense in having a CVS receipt of goals only to end up abandoning a chunk of them. My Patreon has the first chapters of my two current WIPs for free and if I get some patrons, I’ll start posting more there again. No screaming into the void, I’ll only post if there’s an audience.

My books over at Smashwords are still on sale here, and a huge thank you so SO much if you’ve purchased and given my work a chance. It means a lot to me! 

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It’s on!! 9th Annual Smashwords End of Year Sale!

Starting today!! I’m super excited to announce my books are on sale from Dec. 8th till Jan. 1st. Some titles are 50% off and others are even free! You can find them here and here! Thank you for taking a look and I hope you enjoy and leave a review!

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Smashwords End of Year Sale!

It’s that time again!! Smashwords is having its end-of-year sale and I have discounted a bunch of my books. Some are even free! My books are here and here if you would like to check them out. The sale is from December 8th to January 1st.

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July 2025 Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale!

It’s that time again! My books are now on sale at Smashwords here and here. Some are even free! Thank you for checking them out, and I look forward to finding some awesome titles myself!

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Smashwords Read an Ebook Week!

Happy Read an Ebook Week! My books over at Smashwords are discounted from March 2, 2025 – March 8, 2025! Please check them out here and here and thank you so very much for your support!

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Smashwords 2024 End of Year Sale!

It’s that time again! Smashwords is having its end-of-year sale! My books are either free or 50% off! Please click here or here (I haven’t had my account migrated over to Draft2Digital yet) to check out my work! Thank you in advance!

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