Hey everyone! Tonight from 9 PM – 1 AM EST (Eastern Standard Time) I’ll be doing my first official live stream for everyone to watch. I’ll warn you ahead of time that I haven’t quite figured everything out yet. So. I’d love it if you dropped by and let me know how it looks and sounds. There’s a sound issue (A mic making weird noise) I’ve noticed off and on for my tests, but not sure if it was just because of my own viewing issue. I’d appreciate any feedback you’d give me. I possess a variety of games to play and decided to do Apex Legends as my first one. I tend to be a bit goofier this one and care less whether I win or lose. Hope you’ll watch. For those unsure what the time zone difference is for your region, twitch translates it if you look at my schedule. (At least it says it does.) Thanks again!
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Twitch Channel
Hello again everyone! Just wanted to let you know I’ll be starting streaming soon! As someone who enjoys video games, I thought this would be a great way to get my name out there. That, and I can be downright goofy while playing, which will be more of the point than of good gaming skill. Hoping to do some live readings from this stream at some point as well. Need to get a few things figured out before I can commit to it though. So, be on the lookout for when I stream for those who are interested. I plan on posting a schedule at the beginning of the week once I figure the last technical parts out. But that’s it for now.
Hope you’ll watch when it’s fully running and thanks for the support!
Patience… Just Patience
Oh, I ‘m low on this, but I know it’s a life lesson. There’ll be a light at the end of the tunnel, but I probably should explain right? For the past couple months, I’ve been unable to work. That’s because doctors are taking their time trying to figure out what is wrong with me physically. I’ll only say the pain is bad enough where I cannot work the physically demanding jobs I used to perform. After four months of searching, they finally possess a lead. Funny, considering they almost gave up on me, but I needed to push… It’s the only way I seem to get treatment now-a-days. The problem is my money flow became nonexistent, and I’m not getting hired at the sit down/remote jobs I tried to apply for. Not really anyone to blame there. My resume is filled with active jobs and a dream to become a full-time writer. I’d hire the more qualified individuals myself. But I still possess some hope. I know deep down everything will turn out alright; even when fighting my own inner demons on the subject. My dream will come true, I’ll get better, a job will come, and money won’t be an issue. I need to believe it for I don’t want to lose myself, the ones I love, or the life I’ve built with my wife.
Frustration
Any other writers out there mad at the process of querying? I’m sure there is at least a few out there. Those who don’t know what querying is… to put it simply it’s a cover letter tailored to pitching our book and ourselves to an agent. That person if they like your work and are hooked by the ONE PAGE letter might ask for more. Now, some are a little more reasonable and ask for the first ten pages or first three chapters. The operative word being little in that sentence. For what you get in reply to most is complete silence. You heard me right. Most don’t bother to even send if they rejected it or not. The few that do will give you a form rejection… ironic (the nicest word I can come up with) when they ask us to customize every letter written to them. The few criticisms I’ve gotten from responses are “well it didn’t really hook me in” or “it’s more showing then telling”. And all I have to say is… well duh. You don’t create a whole new world and just blaze through details. That’s how confusion happens. On top of this we have to set up the story no matter the genre. No one is going to care if someone is randomly running away or fighting an unknown assailant… for the reader is not invested on either side to win. Now, maybe this works for some stories, but I can’t think of a really good one that fits that description. There’s always an explanation of character, places, rules, and motives within the first couple chapters. Although it might not be the most fun to read at first… It’s necessary for understanding how the rest of the tale flows. Honestly, the whole process makes me distrust traditional publishing. They seem set on the same old same old, not producing anything fresh or exciting. Even scarier is it seems it wants to follow the trends of movies where action is in favor of telling an actually interesting development of characters and compelling plots which twist. It makes one set their eyes on a different path of self publishing. However, this requires much more expertise in fields I’m not entirely strong in. Not to mention the cost. I have much to think about and I hope my fellow writers find their way to being published.
Exciting Future
So many things have transpired since last we talked my friends. For starters, I am now a married man. Yes indeed, the long awaited date had arrived and I finally got to say the two word phrase. My wife melted my heart when I saw her in that dress and our love grew ever stronger. The weather was so fair and perfect for our risky outdoor wedding and thank the lucky stars it was; for that was the happiest day of my life. Our reception was just as good as everyone ended up rolling out of that place. Thanks to Puritan, it ran so smooth even during this hectic time. But, honestly I was only really paying attention to my wife most of the time. Laughing, dancing, kissing, drinking, eating, and loving… I wished it never ended.
On another happy note, I have gotten my editor for my book and it should be finished around January. In the next coming days I should also have a book cover designer as well. It seems to all be lining up as I begin my journey toward the future. Please stay tuned as I build it one brick at a time, but also remember to enjoy yours as well. Love, live, and laugh.
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