So I’m working on the next novel (technically, the NEXT-next novel, since the next novel is just awaiting editing). And in the meantime, I see a short story market is opening up Feb 1st that pays professional rates and is accepting stories like the kind I write (a little less military sci-fi, but still big-sky soft sci-fi, and I love writing that stuff). So I spend several hours reading their backlog of stories that have been accepted (some really good stuff!), and realize that I can totally write something these good people will accept.
AND THEN I realize I haven’t written any Infinity-related short stories in almost 6 months (not that long, granted), and I should write up a bunch of those for the “White Noise” podcast. And then I start recording audio for the last story I sold them (Black Cacophony Episode 2), which reminds me how much fun it is to do that… and, of course, I have tests and assignments due for my English degree (light workload thus far, but I have to have about 2 novels read by this time next week, and I’d really like to keep ahead of that work curve).
Which is all wonderful. It really is. If it weren’t for the staggering lack of money in all this, I’d be extremely happy. But that’s okay! This is a process, and I’m working towards it being a more profitable process. And part of that, of course, is due to fantastic, wonderful Patreon supporters (hopefully like you!) that are helping me pay for editing and publishing costs! If you’re already a supporter, thank you! If you’re not… there’s a little button in the top right corner of the screen if you can afford it, but if you can’t I always appreciate reviews on my books. Helps more people see ‘em, helps more people know about ‘em, helps more people trust that I can do this writing gig.
Speaking of which, I have a day today where I have to get a tonne done, so I should get back to it! I’m thinking AI-meets-human love story for that new market… although I’ve done one of those already (quite successfully, I think!), there is definitely a deep well there.