It's been 350,400 minutes

Well, hello. It's been a minute. Actually, it's been 350,400 minutes.

First, let me say that I didn't take a writing break. In fact, I published two books (one novella and one poetry collection) since I've been away for the past eight months. I have also started screenwriting, which has been a complete joy. I took a break from writing for you. I took a break from writing for anyone. Mostly, I took a break from the pressure of this website. The word limits. Challenges. All of it. I have been writing for fun.

While falling back in love with writing and reading, I have moved states, got a puppy and a landline phone (no correlation), and quit my job. I am currently unemployed which is terrifying but nice at the same time.

I spent this past summer in the western slope of Colorado and I was miserable. While being miserable, I started selling books at the local market every Thursday. It helped a little, but the weather soon ran me out of town and back into the comforting cool embrace of Oregon.

I haven't made any progress whatsoever in starting my coffee shop. I never went back to tap dancing. I did however get into Tarot reading and crystals so I guess Colorodo did give me something.

Anyway, I'm back. I'm back because I miss community and now that my books are finished and out in the world, I'd like some silly prompts every now and again. So, tell me. What's new with you? How have the changes here on Vocal.Media been? I want to hear the tea, as the kids say.

Happy holidays! See you around.

- RJP