Life Lately (Podcast & Blog Update)


Hi readers and listeners - just a quick life update...

I mentioned recently my non-blogging life has been very busy in the last month or so.  What I didn't anticipate was taking on many new responsibilities at work, very suddenly and unexpectedly.  By November, depending on how things turn out, I may not have much free time; and whatever I have, I need to spend on NaNoWriMo, to finish my novel-in-progress. 

So, in order to make this adjustment easier possible, I'll be taking another unplanned break from podcasting, starting next week, with no ETA on its return. 

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I plan to keep blogging, if sporadically.  I have at least one new review to share - Lord of the Flies - which should be coming here pretty soon.  Also, I don't plan to quit reading, so you can expect at least a monthly check-in with those reviews. (Reviews are much faster to publish, to say the least.)

Really sorry to anyone who's been following along with Season 3.  It's a tough choice to make...I just don't want to sacrifice the quality of content for "finishing out" the season.  I hope once things settle down, I'll be in a better place to get back into it again. :)

Comments

mudpuddle said…
it's been a pleasure reading your blogs, but life is real and earnest... i'll look forward to whatever you have time to share... good luck...
October 27, 2018 at 9:10 AM
Stephen said…
Good luck with NaNo!
October 28, 2018 at 4:03 PM
Sharon Wilfong said…
With Stephen, I say, good luck with NaNo. I look forward to hearing how it goes!
October 29, 2018 at 11:34 AM
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