1st January 2022 Newsletter

Patrons,

A lot happened to me this year. After Amazon terminated my author account back in 2020, I decided to publish wide instead of remain exclusive. Almost all my books are now available on multiple platforms instead of just one.

I still don't know if this was a good idea, but I'm committed to this since I don't want to be Amazon's bitch.

My new web novel, Severing Time & Space, is being updated. This series has replaced WIEDERGEBURT as my main story. I hope you're all enjoying it. I know we are not very far into the story, but how is it so far? Do you like it? What do you think of the characters?

While I do not have a publishing schedule, I do have several books lined up for publication this year:

-Wiedergeburt: Legend of the Reincarnated Warrior: volume 10
-Incubus 4
-Wiedergeburt: Legend of the Reincarnated Warrior: volume 11
-A Most Unlikely Hero 10
-Wiedergeburt: Legend of the Reincarnated Warrior: volume 12
-Man Made God 005
-Wiedergeburt: Legend of the Reincarnated Warrior: volume 13

For audiobooks, I'll be working on Wiedergeburt 4 with Chris and Jessica, Man Made God 003 with Tess, and I'll hopefully release American Kitsune vol. 1.

I'll give more updates on my books as I get them.

My artist for American Kitsune is continuing to work with me on the American Kitsune manga/comic adaptation. Chapters are currently only available here on Patreon, but I'm thinking of posting censored chapters on Tapas and Webtoon.

Outside of writing and publishing, I've decided to place a heavy emphasis on my mental and physical health. I am exercising six days a week and watching my macros. I also don't stay on social media for long and take breaks from work to make sure I don't burn out.

I'll be honest, the last few years have been rough for me on the writing front. I was pumping out 10k-15k words a day, working 7 days a week, and it really stressed me out. Working without breaks is rough even if you love what you do. I felt stressed to write enough content for my readers, to the point where I neglected my health, my social life, and a lot of other things.

I'm also trying to get out of my house more. It's not good to remain cooped inside all day. I joined an anime meetup group and began doing things with them, which is fun. My friend, May, who was born in Japan, gave me some new years mochi the other day.

I've had a few failed relationships, including one that resulted in some major drama, but that's life. I haven't given up on finding someone special.

Despite having some rough patches like the issue with Amazon, I'm still doing well as an author - and I have my readers to thank for that. My patrons, especially, are helping many of my dreams come true. You are all awesome and I appreciate the support. I think one of the reasons I worked myself into insanity for the last few years to give you content is because I want to live up to your expectations. I am always worried that I'm not good enough, that I am not providing enough content to you. But you've been very supportive of me, and so I'm trying to not kill myself.

Anyway, it's been a wild ride this year, and I'm looking forward to what next year will bring.

Here's to another year with you magnificent bastards.