Hello Lovelies,

I know it has been a hot minute since I’ve provided an update. I wish I could say it was because the summer was spent on many grand adventures or that we found some help for James but the truth is that we have just been subsisting and as the months of no interviews wear on, I have had to accept some painful realities. My transition is not going the way I had planned at the beginning of the year. All my energy has gone into trying to get James well, get his disability sorted, get a new job, and when his disability was denied and the job isn’t coming through and our savings are almost gone, I have begun selling all non-essential items and collectibles while fixing up the house to sell. Alas, that means that I will not be participating in October Frights, an event I have done for years. I  also will not be doing 12 Days of Indies as the big event I planned last year. We will have to see where we are as the months go on but since we are about to lose everything I highly doubt I will even be able to do the book buying I typically do.

I had planned to spin this post about how we are remaining resilient and adapting as needed, how we have a plan and as long as we both keep fighting we will be ok. But I cannot muster the energy to keep battling on all fronts. My priorities have shrunk to sell belongings, fix up house and sell house, take care of James, find new job, and at a distant last place, focusing on my writing career. In the meantime, if you are a fan of spec fic, anime, board games, or vinyl, be sure to check out my storefront the next few months. I also have all my services, my books, and my courses for sale as well. I will try to continue to provide updates as time allows, though I’m not really sure most people even care.

Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!

Posting: The first Wednesday of every month is officially Insecure Writer’s Support Group day. Post your thoughts on your own blog. Talk about your doubts and the fears you have conquered. Discuss your struggles and triumphs. Offer a word of encouragement for others who are struggling. Visit others in the group and connect with your fellow writer – aim for a dozen new people each time – and return comments. This group is all about connecting! Be sure to link to this page and display the badge in your post. And please be sure your avatar links back to your blog! Otherwise, when you leave a comment, people can’t find you to comment back.

Let’s rock the neurotic writing world!

Our Twitter handle is @TheIWSG and hashtag is #IWSG.

The awesome co-hosts for the September 6 posting of the IWSG are Sonia Dogra,J Lenni Dorner,Pat Garcia,Sarah – The Faux Fountain Pen, and Meka James!