I listened to the Breathless audiobook
and it's SO GOOD I've included a special preview
TW off the top for #2, I speak about elderly pets and illness!
1. It’s author milestone time
I got the mp3s for the Breathless audiobook from Podium last week, and I finally gave the whole thing a listen! (Despite my deep inner reluctance towards consuming my own writing after I’ve published it. As far as I’m concerned, what I’ve written, is none of my business).
But lemme tell you, MK Blackwood absolutely slayed this narration, and it quelled even my cringiest of feelings.
Her interpretation of my Laughing-At-A-Funeral-kind-of-main-character Jules Lowe was 10/10, chef’s kiss, no notes.
But don’t take my word for it, listen for yourself to this little clip I’ve managed to sneak in early.
Clip Context: Jules and Mack have been flirting via direct message on an aquarium forum when things finally start to get a little serious.
#2. In other news, my dog survived.
So, as many or some or maybe none of you know, I have two elderly dogs whom I love very, very much. And the more gremlin-like of the two, Griff, managed to ALMOST DIE THIS PAST WEEK. I won’t get into the details, because frankly, I’m exhausted, I’m drained, I’ve cried a million tears, and my electrolytes are probably permanently unbalanced.
But long story short, my dog experienced a major illness out of nowhere, and it came on very quickly, and he was in a very precarious kind of way, and every single thing that could go wrong with this illness WENT WRONG.
He spent five days in the animal hospital but now he’s home. (“We have all grown to love him,” said the hospital staff. “Even though he tried to bite every single one of us.”)
We still have a long road ahead, but despite the fact that Griff’s 13, I believe in him and his ability to stay alive for a while longer. He’s like me in the sense that he’s full of a certain kind of spirit, love it or hate it.
I feel like I should write some big and beautiful and touching essay of how deeply this experience has impacted me this past week, but I just don’t have the words. I’m emptied out like an old purse right now.
I did have a lot of fun completely dissociating at the animal hospital waiting room though, of which I spent many, many, many hours. Normally, I’m not a dissociater. Normally, I’m forced to stay present for every single little torturous life moment.
But while I was waiting on Griff, time just slipped right through my fingers. It was like I was in another universe.
Super weird but I get why people like to dissociate now. You guys are onto something.
One nice thing? I asked the witches on r/witches to send out healing energy to Griff, and they really pulled through. And if you’re so inclined at home, maybe you could light a little candle for his recovery too.
One other nice thing? My vertigo has completely disappeared this week. I don’t know if maybe it’s related to Griff being sick and the consequent extra adrenaline being produced in my body. Whatever the case…it’s gone, for now at least. Knock on wood.
#3. How To Eat Your Heart Part 2 is up on my website!
I’ll be updating every week or so, so keep an eye out!
I’ll also be working on finishing this story…but I’ll never update the beginning. That part shall remain forever in 2019. But you can catch up by clicking on the image below.
#4. What else was it I wanted to say?
Other than all this, I’ve been doing the usual. Except, maybe not the usual. I realized yesterday that I’m currently writing three different books at once. This is not normal for me, so I don’t know what’s happening.
Maybe it’s the EMDR? Maybe I’m just working something out. Maybe I’m just changing my habits. Maybe I’m just spiraling with age.
Either way, as long as they get done, it’s all gravy baby.
Oh! And also! Look at these beautiful hardcovers I got in the other day!
I will DEF be doing a giveaway with these soon because these turned out SO GORGEOUS.
Okay, wow, my eyes are so tired now, I can barely keep them open despite the fact that it’s 1pm. But that’s what happens when you cry yourself completely raw for seven straight days. I feel like I could sleep forever! ANYWAY!
Oooooo gonna go read on your website.