In the grand scheme of things, I have been extremely fortunate. That’s not to say I haven’t encountered difficulties, of course, but it is to say that things could’ve been much, much worse. I have a good support network, and my family is pretty supportive of the whole “writing” thing that I’m doing.
Well, mostly supportive. My father doesn’t really understand what I’m doing, but he’s a scientist and respects science more than any form of fiction. That’s fine. My mom is more artistic, and she’s been better about being helpful, and my partner is extremely supportive. All in all, it more-or-less balances out to a generally positive environment. So I really can’t complain. Sure, there are artists that had much, much more support, and money is always going to be an issue until (hopefully!) one day it isn’t, but that’s okay.
Anyway. Progress on the novel continues. Editor took a few weeks of vacation (richly deserved!), so that gives me a bit more time to work on this, and I intend to use it. Speaking of which, I should get back to it!
Hope everyone out there is staying safe and healthy!