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The Calm Before The Storm.
The plan for the month was to take a step back and reassess where things were going. It made sense to set out a new plan with the impending career change.
Finances were checked and resumes were cleaned up. The severance package helps makes the transition easier, and there are a few potential jobs opening in Jan 2027. Still the uncertainty does cause some restless nights.
In addition, the writing plan for the rest of 2026 and into 2027 was planned out.
One new wrinkle I wanted to add to challenge myself with submitting a short story each month to an open call. This will help with further developing my ability to shift gears on the fly.
The cover is coming into shape for "Sometimes Less Is More" Micro fiction collection. Looking forward to sharing a cover reveal before the end of the month.
The episodic series, "The Ark" hit a snag in the planning stages and a few episodes had to be reworked. Good news, I will be updating the series twice a month for the rest of the year.
Lastly, I will be putting together an ARC call later this month for "Endless Levels of Horror".
A collection of 13 short stories that span the dark spectrum of the genre. From relentless creature features and mind-bending cosmic horror to depraved cannibalism and psychological dread, this collection explores the deepest, most unsettling corners of fear.
One thing I did focus more on this month was reading some great works.
"How Does Your Garden Grow" by Samantha Curtin. Small town vibes mixed with magic and werewolves.
"Little Horrors Vol 1" by Steven Jenkins. A solid collection of short stories.
"D.M.V." by Bentley Little. The man can take the norm and turn it on it's head.
"The Orphanage" by Markus Larws. Enjoyed the kids turning the tables on the bad guys.
On the recreational side, my son and I had a chance to take in a pair of movies. Spider-Man: A New Beginning and Coyote vs. ACME. Both were exceptional in their own ways and are well-worth seeing them. It was really good to see Looney Toons back on the big screen.
Looking forward to kicking off September by blazing a new trail.