Just Trying to Stay Sane (Sort Of)
Not too much to report this week—mostly just staying the course and trying not to let the stress monster win. I swear, lately everything feels like it’s been turned up a few notches, right? Maybe it’s the news, maybe it’s the weather, maybe it’s just… life. Whatever it is, I’ve been walking around with that low-grade hum of “I should be doing something productive” constantly playing in the background. You know that feeling when your brain refuses to clock out even when you’re off the clock? Yeah, that.
So, nothing major happening here—just keeping up with my usual routines, trying to remember to drink water, and pretending I have my act together. My productivity this week could best be described as “trying my best, please don’t ask for details.”
If any of you are heading to the No Kings protest today, please stay safe. Seriously. Hydrate, wear comfy shoes, and maybe avoid arguing with anyone who looks like they’re ready to throw a traffic cone. I’ll be cheering you on wherever you are and quietly hoping humanity figures its stuff out sooner rather than later.
Anyway, I’m keeping this one short and sweet. I’ll probably(hopefully) be back next week with something more exciting.
Oh, and while I have your attention – have you checked out “The Golem’s Guardian” yet? If you haven’t gotten your hands on a copy, you can snag one HERE. I’m still pretty excited about how that one turned out.
Some Things I Thought Were Worth Sharing
My writer friends may find this of interest: A Peek Inside the Mind of a Developmental Editor https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/04/a-peek-inside-the-mind-of-a-developmental-editor/
My author friends may find this of value: The Key to Creating Suspense Is… http://blog.janicehardy.com/2014/04/the-key-to-creating-suspense-is.html
Lukas Gage took back his cheating ex, only for THIS to happen… https://www.queerty.com/lukas-gage-took-back-the-cheating-ex-who-gave-him-two-stis-only-for-this-to-happen-20251009/ (by the way, he has a memoir out – might be worth checking out if you’re a fan)
An article for my author friends: 3 Writing Aspects You Should Never Let Anyone Mess With https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/04/3-writing-aspects-you-should-never-let-anyone-mess-with/
Even though I’m not a fan of football, this might be fun to watch: Frankie A. Rodriguez brings heart, smarts, and catfishing to Hulu’s ‘Chad Powers’ https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv/articles/frankie-rodriguez-brings-heart-smarts-230329981.html
Can’t wait for this film to come out: The internet is obsessed with Dylan O’Brien getting his nipple pinched—and that’s good news for Twinless https://www.queerty.com/the-internet-is-obsessed-with-dylan-obrien-getting-his-nipple-pinched-and-thats-good-news-for-twinless-20251007/
Did Alexander Skarsgård just casually reveal he’s been with men? https://www.queerty.com/did-alexander-skarsgard-just-casually-reveal-hes-been-with-men-20251002/
My author friends may find this article about conflict vs tension helpful: How to Write: Conflict is NOT Tension https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/04/how-to-write-conflict-is-not-tension/
My writer friends may find this of interest: What Does It Mean to Be a “Good Author” When You Publish a Book? https://lithub.com/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-good-author-when-you-publish-a-book/
My author friends may find this of interest: Writing Towards the Future: Searching for Realism In an Increasingly Surreal World https://lithub.com/writing-towards-the-future-searching-for-realism-in-an-increasingly-surreal-world/
This may be worth a watch: A passionate gay love story blooms in rural India in the achingly romantic ‘Cactus Pears’ https://www.queerty.com/watch-a-passionate-gay-love-story-blooms-in-rural-india-in-the-achingly-romantic-cactus-pears-20251006/
Looking for something to watch? Here are the gayest movie & TV trailers that dropped in September 2025 https://www.queerty.com/watch-the-gayest-movie-tv-trailers-that-dropped-in-september-2025-20250930/
I always wondered about this: These Actors Weren’t Pretending, But Actually Having Intercourse While Shooting X-Rated Scenes https://www.boredpanda.com/actors-who-were-actually-making-love-while-filming-intimate-scenes/
Just for fun: Cats That Look Like They’re In The Middle Of A Sitcom Scene https://www.boredpanda.com/random-weird-cat-pics/
I love photos of abandoned places: Photos I Took While Exploring Abandoned Places In Tbilisi https://www.boredpanda.com/hidden-abandoned-architecture-photography-tbilisi-james-kerwin-msn/
A Great Art Explained Book? Sign Me Up! https://bookshop.org/p/books/great-art-explained-the-stories-behind-the-world-s-greatest-masterpieces-james-payne/0ffd60b205e83872
Just for fun: “What It’s Like To Be An Introvert?”: 20 Comics By This Artist https://www.boredpanda.com/funny-one-panel-comics-introvert-awkward-misfit/
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