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So it seems I’ve reached another little milestone in my blogging career (coming up, as it happens on my first anniversary): Brice Maiurro became my two hundredth follower! Congratulations, Brice, and thank you!

It means a huge amount to me that so many people find what I have to say interesting and relevant; every like, every comment, every hit makes my day. The first thing I do each morning when I wake up is check to see who has visited me in the wee hours of the night. Whether you’re becoming engaged in the dark fantasy of The Redemption of Erâth, introducing yourself to Amy, or simply enjoying my odd taste in music or my photos, I am beyond words with the honor you bestow on me. If it weren’t for all of you, I would quite likely have given up on this a long time ago.

So thank you, Brice, and every single one of you: you make my life that much more fulfilling.

 

Satis – 2012

Back to Work

When I finished writing the first draft of The Redemption of Erâth in June, I decided it would be worthwhile to give the story a rest; take a break, relax, think of other things, and not even read it for some time. I originally intended only to take this break for a month, but a month turned into two, which turned into three…

Anyway. It’s the first of September (yes, yes…don’t correct me), and it’s time to begin a new resolution. I would very much like to have this story finished, in publishable form, by the year’s end. If I can achieve this, it will leave me in a good place to begin writing the second book at the start of next year. The pattern of completing one chapter each week has worked out pretty well so far, and I would to make an attempt at this again.

Now, at the risk of stretching myself and completely destroying my sanity, I feel it’s also time to turn my attention back to a long-neglected project, very near and dear to my heart. Many, many years ago I discovered a story, one that spoke to everything that was in me, that embodied my very person, and it was a story that I knew I must tell. However, I was younger then, and unprepared for the task of writing a book. However, the story has stayed with me, always, and given that its events have remained unwavering in my mind, I know it is a project I must complete.

I write, of course, of A Gothic Symphony, a tale of the struggle against despair and depression. For those of you who have enjoyed the dark-tinged fantasy of The Redemption of Erâth, this will be nothing like it. Not even close. Autumn – the fading death of the world and the descent into long, cold nights – is at the very heart of this story, and coming into this time of year, I can’t but imagine this is the time the story must be told.

I don’t know if I will manage; editing The Redemption of Erâth is, above all, my priority. I very much want to continue the story next year. But I feel I have waited too long, and this story must escape me onto paper. If you are interested, please stop by; perhaps you will find something new to enjoy.

Away

Hmm…sorry about that. It appears I will be away for a little bit, trying to look at whales and building sandcastles.

Posts will auto-publish while I’m away (aren’t I good to you?), but you’ll know when I get back, because it won’t be a robot anymore.

Hee hee!

Satis