I
enjoyed my stay in Chicago, but I wasn’t a fan of Walker Stalker. There were a
lot of problems at the con, from being rushed to seeing the celebrities there
not being able to interact with their fans the way they wanted to because their
managers were more concerned with raking in the money than actually letting
people do what they came there to do. It was a sad sight, but at least I got to
do what I wanted to do, which was see Michael Rooker. Though my experience with
him was rushed, it was still delightful and being able to talk to him again,
after over a year since the last time I saw him, was interesting. I brought him
a few gifts, one of which was a joke shared between him and James Gunn. I was
told by another fan that had seen him, he said that had I not been so god damn
adorable, he probably would’ve been pissed as he’s been threatening Gunn for a
while now to stop spreading the rumor around and he’s very close to kicking his
ass for it. Seeing him smile was wonderful in itself, however, so I’m glad.
However, I will never go back to another Walker Stalker. Other cons, yes, of
course, but Walker Stalker? No.
I’ve
been battling depression since I’ve been back from Chicago as well, as to why I’d
rather not discuss. My heart has been heavy and has been battling a multitude
of feelings and emotions, and I’ve found myself lacking in the department of
writing and finishing this latest book I’ve been working on. Every time I sit
at the computer and open up my writing program, I simply stare at the screen,
blank and foggy brained, and can’t seem to come up with anything to save my
life. I’ve been tired, exhausted, mentally and bodily, and just seem to want to
sleep the day away. I feel like I’m chasing something that may not exist; it
feels surreal, and I’m not sure how to comprehend it. I’m resting though. I’m
trying to overcome and battle back against it. As the saying goes, you can’t
pour from an empty cup, and people need me. My brother, who’s battling cancer
at the moment. My children, who need their mother. Depression is a heavy thing
and I don’t wish it on my worst enemy.
Redemption
is still in the works; still going through editing. It’s a long process, but
one I’m excitedly waiting to finish.
Lying
with the Devil’s audiobook is still going through fine-tuning. Nick has told me;
he’s finishing recording the last chapter tonight and will be editing it until
Thursday or Friday at the latest. After that, I will listen to it and discuss
whether or not things need rerecorded, then depending on that it goes to
Audible for publishing.
Lying
with the Devil’s eBook price has been lowered as well, after discussing it with
my publisher. I wanted it lowered so that those that haven’t read the book with
the newest edition of the series coming out, could, and enjoy it before the
story continued. It’s currently sold out on Amazon (paperback) but should be
restocked shortly. Until then, shipping times for the paperback are set for 1-2
months. Hopefully, people won’t have to wait that long for very much longer.
However, it’s available in other places. Such as Barnes&Noble, local
bookstores, offline and online, and even Walmart.
I
think that’s all as far as updates go. I’ll post more once things get better;
once things get rolling. Enjoy your week.
