Camp NaNoWriMo, etc

I have a new logo! I'm quite proud of it, since I have the graphic design skills of a dead squid. It's nice and simple and looks good on a shirt, so I think I'll keep it around for a while.

Camp NaNoWriMo 2018:

Well, it's now April.

This year is going waaaay too fast.

Anyway, I decided (somewhat last minute) to use Camp NaNoWriMo this month to write Book Three. I already had an outline written out, just need to fill in the blank pages of the chapters now. It's day four and I'm...actually pretty much on track, as long as I make my word goals for today. If I exceed them, even better.

I'm gonna need some tea...

But, the story is progressing nicely. Covers and blurb are actually done and don't suck, so that's nice. I'll reveal them closer towards the end of the month.

Other Things:

Once the book is mostly done I'm going to be running an ARC sign up for those that want. My first one! Hopefully it'll go smoothly. I'll update once I know more, since I'm still learning as I go. It's fun, though!

I have stores! Plural! One on Cafe Press (where I went a little nuts with the number of products...there's just so many things!) and one on Society6, because they have a better cut for stickers. Both have things the other does not, including shirts and sweaters and hoodies and...everything, really, and I love both sites, so take a look and maybe pick up some gear and whathaveyou. I'm forever fiddling and editing, so don't forget to check back on occasion. Might be something you like.

I had a third point, but it was just the first point, reiterated, so I took it out and replaced it with this.

Finally:

Took this picture of my cat the other night, while I was (trying to) get some planning done for releases and such. Figured you guys might enjoy. Her name is Leeloo Dallas Multipass (also answers to Cat), and she's 9.

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