Hey everyone!

I'm sure quite a few of you are tired of these types of journals. Frankly, I am too.

Here's the deal. I'm not going to go into detail into the latest medical revelations because, for one, my condition is now serious enough for me to keep private. As I wrote on my Twitter account earlier this week, it's not life-threatening but it's certainly life-changing. Instead of giving into it, I'm going to continue seeking additional medical opinions and will undergo additional testing. So far, I've been a guinea pig for a cocktail of medication and experimental treatment that hasn't worked out as well as I'd hope. Nevertheless, I will persist.

What does this mean for me and my work going forward?

Stories will continue to be released on Patreon and on here occasionally, but releases will definitely be few and far between. Still have trouble concentrating due to constant disorientation and whatnot. Focusing on anything is challenging, but I'm working through it and soldering on.

I have to be honest, though. Sometimes, I really do feel like I've hit a wall. Not creatively, but medically. I mean I can only do so much before I'm like, "No. Have to take a nap." It's frustrating. And now I've had a couple of content-free months on Patreon, which I find unacceptable yet unfortunately unavoidable. Couple of times a week, I think about shutting everything down: Patreon, FA, and any accounts I created on some other site somewhere. I always change my mind because utilizing my creativity helps me connect with readers and friends who I haven't seen or heard from much because of the pandemic. I cherish and thrive on that connection.

But there may come a point when I just go, "Okay, sayonara!" if I'm unable to produce anything due to my health issues. Will cross that bridge if or when I get there.

For now, just know that I think of my wonderful readers and followers every day!

CC