It’s been a long time since I’ve been this ill. Years, in fact. The last time I was anywhere close to this unwell was when I had gotten Covid. Needless to say, I did not handle it well.
I’m such a horrid little sook when I’m sick.
But things are looking up. As of Sunday, I was able to remember my own name, and even had the energy to make myself a sandwich. Yesterday, I was feeling even more myself. I have returned to the real world (boo!) today, but took yesterday off work in order to get the house and myself more in order.
There’s a lot I needed to do yesterday, including chores around the house (I am a disaster monkey at the best of times, and it’s even worse when I don’t have the energy available to pick up my mess and walk twelve steps to the bin), but most importantly, catching up on all the things I needed to do for my posting obligations.
That meant this blog post (uploaded yesterday for my Ko-Fi subscribers). It meant writing and scheduling Wednesday’s exclusive blog post for my Ko-Fi friends. It meant writing a blog post for Black Gate Magazine, which is due to be published today. Household chores had to wait until I was done those.
I do want to share some exciting news with you, though! Thursday afternoon, just hours before my symptoms hit me like a truck, I signed the contract for The Lioness of Shara Mountain. I’m so excited to have it finally finalised.
Now, it’s going to be a long while before The Lioness sees the light of day. There will be a number of edits to go through, and then there’s all the business of getting a blurb written, and a book cover made, and all the formatting and everything.
I really love this story. I really cannot wait to share it with you all. I will keep you posted of all the shenanigans; when I get edits, you’ll know that they’re being done. I’m so excited to share the book cover when I get it... You know, all the fun stuff involved in publishing.
Despite being a snotty (still) ball of virus, I’m feeling pretty good about everything. I’m a happy bunny today, and I can’t wait to drag you along with me on this journey - my first traditionally published book in a number of years.
Sorry it’s been so long!
Right, I have to let you go. There’s more stuff for me to catch up on.
Ciao!