Working on the third chapter of my most recent project: “The Wisdom of Demons.”
It’s tricky not falling into the idea that I have a deadline. I want to nourish and cherish this story, so it may grow into its skin, but I also want it to be presentable by WorldCon later this year. That means completing the full first draft, with preferably three or four upgrades to it thereafter. It did not seem so intimidating at first, when I’d only planned on creating a novella, but since the story has graduated a few times and character arcs have been fleshed out, I have no idea what the endgame is going to look like in terms of length. I just have to keep on plugging.
Still waiting to hear back on my submission for “Maori.” The anthology made no promises on any response up through February, but the angst in my chest is bouncing around so much that I’d be relieved simply to have an answer. Alas, another test of patience unfolds.
In terms of recent media, I’m about to finish up my first playthrough of the Tomb Raider reboot, in light of its sequel’s recent release. The narrative lore in that game is splendid, congealing elements of ancient Japanese mythology and culture with the glorified ‘Indiana Jones’ idyllicism one should expect from a Tomb Raider game.
I’ve also been plugging through the first two seasons of Tokyo Ghoul. Its been on my list of to-do’s for some time, and after a recent stunt pulled by Grimmie, its priority shot up to the top of the list. My favorite character is Juuzou, because I love psychotic characters, especially light-hearted psychotic characters.
Thanks for reading. See you later, Space Cowboy.
(Here’s a picture of Pikachu and Stitch dressed in reversed onesies, for your entertainment. Compliments of @itsbirdy)
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