Hi folks, it’s been a while. So what’s been happening in your life? I’ve been busy, working hard towards my goals while surrounded by a field of entropy. It’s my curse, everything I touch breaks. The flip side of that is I’ve become skilled at fixing things, often without the need for duct tape. In between all this breaking and fixing, I’ve been doing my day job as a Disability Support Worker and finishing my book.
Yes, you heard that right, after a complete rewrite or two, and a crippling case of imposter syndrome, I managed to finish Harmony. It weighs in at about 125,000 words, and if you want hints to the story, I’ve said enough about the plot for now.
Since last I wrote, I’ve moved from VP to P, ie President of Vision Writers’ Group, here in Brisbane. I’ve been a member for nigh on 15 years and it has been the best thing to happen to my writing since I discovered the typewriter. If you’re writing and not consulting and talking with other writers you’re missing out on some deep dives into the craft.
Among the activities the group does is an annual writers’ retreat, whispered of in Brisbane writing circles with reverence generally reserved for urban legends. Organising it is great fun, and exhausting, and I suspect touches the sliver of Machiavelli in me.
Along with literary and employment adventures, my wife and I have travelled, most recently to New Zealand. The trip was everything and more than we hoped for, and I have more than a few stories of adventure and misadventure.
So 2024, where did that come from? I have thoughts. You’ll be hearing a lot more from me this year, I’ve things to say. You don’t have to read it, but maybe, just maybe it’ll be just what you need to hear.
Hope your world is beautiful,
Chris K
Part Time Lunatic 