don't you hate it when you learn a life lesson
free SFF convention online this weekend, audiobook more widely available
I always say I write character arcs I have yet to undergo, but to be honest, my characters are also a cautionary tale to myself. when they’re lonely and miserable, they self-isolate. then, predictably, they get more lonely and more miserable.
I know that’s the outcome. yet when I’m stressed and miserable and really feeling the rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD), my instinct is to self-isolate.
it’s been a long month for a number of reasons, so that instinct set in again recently. I made dinner plans, figuring that would cheer me up, but that night I was in such a mood that I considered canceling.
but I didn’t. and I had a great time at dinner with my friends. and I’m feeling considerably better, at least for now. doesn’t it suck a little bit to realize, over and over, that connecting with people and caring for yourself really does help?
undoubtedly, I will learn nothing from this experience and start self-isolating again the next time my mental health tanks.
but at least next time, another friend will be ready with a screenshot of a DM I sent them, asking them to please remind me in the future that spending time with friends is Good for My Mental Health, Actually.
upcoming exclusive: cover reveal
the finalized cover for The Keeper of Lonely Spirits is in my inbox, and I’m ready to share it as soon as I get the go-ahead! newsletter subscribers will get an exclusive reveal in advance of the public reveal, so watch your inbox! I’ll also be announcing that information on social media once I know what the public cover reveal date will be.
Rainbow Space Magic: a queer SFF convention
this weekend I’m part of a free, virtual sci-fi and fantasy convention called Rainbow Space Magic! the event runs from 12:00p.m. EST on Saturday, 21 September, through 7:00p.m. EST on Sunday, 22 September.
I’ll be part of the readings on Saturday starting at 4:30p.m. EST. On Sunday at 4:30p.m. EST, I’ll be part of the panel on queernormative worldbuilding.
the event is free, but registration is required to access the Discord server and Zoom links. click here to register: link to registration form on website.
to view the full event schedule, click here: link to event schedule.
Remarkable Retirement audiobook availability
as you may know, the audiobook for The Remarkable Retirement of Edna Fisher dropped several months ago but was only available as a download directly through the publisher’s website. that’s not the case anymore! now, you can find the audiobook at some of your favorite audiobook retailers. here are some links to get you started.
link to audiobook at Barnes & Noble
link to audiobook in the Google Play Store
link to audiobook on Audiobooks (dot) Com
odds & ends
recent reads
finally got around to Adam Silvera’s They Both Die at the End, which is the first book in a hot minute to have me like WAIT NO WHAT WHERE’S THE REST at the end
recent birds
may have heard a merlin at work?? I’m also convinced I heard some sort of other raptor back in the woods, but all the app picked up was blue jays (which I do not need help identifying by sound lol)
until next time!
