Schuyler Thorpe

Things have been extremely busy--even in light of my wife's death last year.
          
          You'd think that things would pace themselves, slow down...and so on?
          
          Life doesn't work that way.
          
          This year marks the two-year anniversary (that I last published something: A novella), but like I said--back in late March...?
          
          Don't expect a whole lot of writing in the meantime.
          
          Not until I get some mpre stuff straightened out.
          
          April left me with a legacy and a lot of stuff to do--in her absence--and it has been a long and hard (transitioning) period for me.
          
          Even though I'm still in the early stages of grief...? My caregiver suprised me today with a question of her own:
          
          "Have you written anything lately?"
          
          Can't say that I'm surprised. I used to be pretty prolific and this question has popped up a few times: Since Janiary 13th, 2023.
          
          But the truth is...the death of a loved one changes you into a completely different person than you were before.
          
          Not only will you never be the same again, but your whole routine gets deep-sixed something fierce.
          
          Writing had been my passion, but with too much going on--it became clear (early on) that I would never be to resume--on such short notice?
          
          I still think about it from time to time, but the urge has never been strong enough--for me to "jump back into things".
          
          And every so often, I'd open one of my unfinished WIPs and it feels like it's been written by someone other than me.
          
          I can't connect with anything at this point.
          
          So I've been gentle with myself and taking one day at a time.
          
          Sky

It's been too long since I wrote anything substancial. But don't get too excited: This is probably a minor blip in the long road to getting through this loss--one day at a time.
          
          I'm spending more time for myself than doing anything else--other than chores, cooking, and naps.

Had my flu shot last month--knocked me on my butt.
          
          COVID shot this past Monday--put me out for about 2.5 days.
          
          Still recovering from the side effects. (Of course this year's version has been hard on a lot of people.)
          
          So I haven't written much on Chapter 2 of my Mirror Universe storyline.
          
          I'm just taking things easy for the moment. lol

Thanks for following!

I'm working on something new. But it's going to take awhile--so I'm not pushing things hard like I used to--in years past:
          
          When I was burning the midnight oil, churning out pages left and right like it was the end of the world--while putting a lot of your newbies and experienced writers/authors to *shame*. lol
          
          While I do have my other WIPs, this newer one may be what I need to "jumpstart" things since 12/15/22. (I was working THE O.Z.: DARK SKIES at that point.)
          
          Have a great rest of the weekend peeps. :)

Just a heads up everyone...?
          
          I may not get back to writing full time for the foreseeable future.
          
          The death of my wife has left me completely shattered. My life chaotic and uneasy--since she passed away on January 13th of this year.
          
          As such...?
          
          My heart just isn't into what I loved to do--in years past.
          
          Right now...? I'm just doing a lot of self-care and taking one day a time.
          
          If anything changes--between now and then--? I'll let you guys know.
          
          For now...? Take good care of yourselves.
          
          Sky

I'll be returning to writing in the next week or two as I finish with my late wife's affairs.

My wife passed away peacefully at 12:08 this afternoon. She was surrounded by love, friends, family, and of course...me.
          
          Thought you guys should know.

I am praying for you, your wife and your family my friend! Sorry for posting a message like internet problems again! God Bless you and your family.

Hey gang. I'll be out of touch for a bit.  My wife is dying of kidney failure and she has only a short time left. So I'm going be putting my projects on hold until...well, till this is over.