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17 June, 2025

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Standing in My Own Way

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Blelo evwebody.

It is rainy. It is always rainy these days. It does not feel like summer.

And I am doing it again. I am starting to feel like I am not writing enough. I feel like I should be more prolific. I keep beating myself up because I haven’t gotten around to writing those short stories floating around my head, or starting those other novels.

I also feel like I haven’t been published enough to be taken seriously. I looked at my “Published Work” page and although it makes me happy, I feel like it’s “not enough.”

Of course this is all nonsense, but I just want to do this author thing full-time and pump out lots of stuff and have people all over the world read it all and love it. ❤ That would be nice.

What I should do (instead of pouting), is just sit down and write something, gahdammit! The next time I think about one of those short stories, well golly gee, I might as well start writing the damn thing. :o| Makes sense, eh?

No one’s stopping me but me, after all.

Hope summer weather comes soon.

Happy writing,
-J

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6 May, 2019

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New Story Published

Hi there, folks. I had a new story published today. Check out my sci-fi western, “The Bounty Hunter,” in Bewildering Stories. Hope you like it! Let me know what you think. This one was a lot of fun to write!

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20 February, 2019

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Flying High

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Hey weberverse,

I’ve got some good news. My short science-fiction-western story, “The Bounty Hunter,” is going to be published in the April-ish edition of the sci-fi magazine, Bewildering Stories. How cool is that!? I’m very excited. I’ve sent some other pieces out, too, and I’ve received one “no,” but am still waiting on others.

Also some cool news. M is going to be designing the covers for my short story collection and The Novel That Will Get Me Published. So once he does that, I am going to self-publish them with Amazon. I’m thinking that’s another spring release. I’m not sure which one I’ll release first…

I’m also on new medicine and it’s working really well and I feel great. 🙂 In general, I feel really uplifted, positive, determined, grounded, and mindful. I know a lot of it is probably the medicine, but I also hope some of it is how much work I’ve been putting into fighting myself and trying hard to practice mindfulness. I’m also proud of myself for sending stories out and working to get my stuff published. Hurray for hard work and positivity!

Up, up, and away!

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Cherryhill Published

Hey guys, the cool folks over at Schlock! magazine of sci-fi, fantasy, and horror have published my short story, Cherryhill. Check it out!

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24 May, 2018

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May Update

Howdy.

Something cool happened regarding The Novel that Will Get Me Published. I sent a query and the first 30 pages to a publisher and they asked to read the whole thing. That was pretty awesome in itself. They eventually said no, but it was one helluva complimentary rejection letter:

“Thanks so much for sending your full manuscript. The voice still blows me away with its pace and tone. You’ve captured humor and intensity at the same time. Although it is an intriguing concept and a well-written account, I didn’t fall in love with it. I wish you all the best.”

I was disappointed, of course, but just the fact they liked it so much made me think, “Gee, I’m getting really close!” Bittersweet. It was cool.

I’ve been submitting all sorts of stuff again. Short stories, vignettes, etc. Things that were rejected, I’m turning right back around and submitting to other places. Hash tag determination.

I’ve taken a break from Facebook. Place gets on my nerves sometimes. Gets to me, y’know? So far I feel better. More time for writing! 😀

Anyway, the weather certainly helps things, too. Thumbs way up.

Stay cool.