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Hey y’all! I wanted to give a quick update: So far we’ve raised $35 for The Trevor Project via Ink donations! Y’ALL ARE THE BEST!!!!
There’s still plenty of time to donate before the end of the month - and there’s ALWAYS time to make a DIRECT donation at https://www.thetrevorproject.org/. Every little bit counts, especially considering the work involved: saving lives of LGBTQ youths and improving their resiliency.
I’ll see you again at 5pm PST today with the next chapter of RTC! Take care!
There’s still plenty of time to donate before the end of the month - and there’s ALWAYS time to make a DIRECT donation at https://www.thetrevorproject.org/. Every little bit counts, especially considering the work involved: saving lives of LGBTQ youths and improving their resiliency.
I’ll see you again at 5pm PST today with the next chapter of RTC! Take care!
HEY Y’ALL! My week long break took much longer than I anticipated. In the spirit of further destigmatizing mental health, I’d like to openly talk about why.
I’ve dealt with depression and severe anxiety my whole life. This past month, I got hit with a serious bout of depression. It could not have come at a worse time. I was at the tail end of publishing my first three books all at once while working a day job. I should have felt accomplished, but the world just shut down for me. I tried to power through for a little while, but it got to the point where I could barely get out of bed.
I regret not monitoring myself better so that I could give all of you a more accurate idea of when I’d return. It’s hard to admit when you just can’t deal with life, and even harder feeling like you’re letting people down. For that, I apologize. To those of you who are still here and have been patient and loving, I appreciate it so much :) Your love was the reminder I needed that I am worth getting help and that I can find my way again.
To those of you who also deal with depression: please know that I get it. I’m here to give you the same love I received, and I know there are lots more who are willing to do the same. You can come out of it. Do whatever it is you need to do to care for yourself. <3
In the spirit of turning something dark into something good, I’d like to propose the following:
- 50% of all ink that I receive between now and January 31 will be donated to The Trevor Project.
- If you prefer, please donate directly to The Trevor Project or another charity of your choice. Send me a screenshot of the thank you email (feel free to crop out how much you donated).
- Everyone who gives ink and/or donates will be thanked in a special shout out on all my socials in an effort to raise awareness!
I will be seeing you later today on Monday, December 23, for a GUARANTEED RTC update. I am excited that I am feeling excitement again, and I cannot wait to bring the gang back :)
I’ve dealt with depression and severe anxiety my whole life. This past month, I got hit with a serious bout of depression. It could not have come at a worse time. I was at the tail end of publishing my first three books all at once while working a day job. I should have felt accomplished, but the world just shut down for me. I tried to power through for a little while, but it got to the point where I could barely get out of bed.
I regret not monitoring myself better so that I could give all of you a more accurate idea of when I’d return. It’s hard to admit when you just can’t deal with life, and even harder feeling like you’re letting people down. For that, I apologize. To those of you who are still here and have been patient and loving, I appreciate it so much :) Your love was the reminder I needed that I am worth getting help and that I can find my way again.
To those of you who also deal with depression: please know that I get it. I’m here to give you the same love I received, and I know there are lots more who are willing to do the same. You can come out of it. Do whatever it is you need to do to care for yourself. <3
In the spirit of turning something dark into something good, I’d like to propose the following:
- 50% of all ink that I receive between now and January 31 will be donated to The Trevor Project.
- If you prefer, please donate directly to The Trevor Project or another charity of your choice. Send me a screenshot of the thank you email (feel free to crop out how much you donated).
- Everyone who gives ink and/or donates will be thanked in a special shout out on all my socials in an effort to raise awareness!
I will be seeing you later today on Monday, December 23, for a GUARANTEED RTC update. I am excited that I am feeling excitement again, and I cannot wait to bring the gang back :)
I'm sending you my best wishes. Glad to hear that you are taking the time you need to care for yourself.
Thank you both so much :) I really do appreciate it. And I'm very happy to come back!!! :D
We've talked already. I'm so glad you are recovering TJ.
Please take care of yourself in future.
Please take care of yourself in future.
Hello my lovelies! I hope these first few days of December have treated you well :)
I wanted to drop in with an update:
I had some serious health issues come to a head over this weekend. It's stuff that's been ongoing for a few weeks, which slowed up my productivity and saw me crash and burn on Sunday. I gave up my "Meh, I can power through!" tendencies and went to see a doctor today. So the UPSIDE is that we're gonna get it sorted out, and I have people around me, both on and offline, who are helping SO much. Thank you to those people, many of whom are on this very platform <3
To that extent, I've had to strip my priorities down to the minimum. So things that you can count on:
- Books that people bought with Ink ARE ORDERED. It will take Amazon about 2 weeks to print and ship to me, according to them, and I will let you know when they arrive! YAY!
- I am taking a week off my day job to take care of my health. That also means that, while I said I would return with regular updates last week, I'm going to return my regular schedule at the beginning of next week. I'll be using the rest of this week to do self-care and work on building a buffer. (I know SOME of you are going to say "TJ! Don't work! Take care!" Believe me, writing RTC is part of my self-care <3. I am just shifting my mindset from feeling bad that I am so consumed with other work and so unwell that I haven't posted regularly in a while, to reminding myself that I CAN take time off if it means I'll be able to actually bounce back.)
- This is coming at a good time, as it will not be interrupting Patreon content. I'm about to post a poll for what December's short story should be, and that will come out around the 15th.
- Feel free to say hi on Discord, Twitter, and Instagram. I'll try to post some pictures of my cats ;). But I will be hanging around on those platforms!
Alright, time to go lie down. :) Take care, y'all <3
I wanted to drop in with an update:
I had some serious health issues come to a head over this weekend. It's stuff that's been ongoing for a few weeks, which slowed up my productivity and saw me crash and burn on Sunday. I gave up my "Meh, I can power through!" tendencies and went to see a doctor today. So the UPSIDE is that we're gonna get it sorted out, and I have people around me, both on and offline, who are helping SO much. Thank you to those people, many of whom are on this very platform <3
To that extent, I've had to strip my priorities down to the minimum. So things that you can count on:
- Books that people bought with Ink ARE ORDERED. It will take Amazon about 2 weeks to print and ship to me, according to them, and I will let you know when they arrive! YAY!
- I am taking a week off my day job to take care of my health. That also means that, while I said I would return with regular updates last week, I'm going to return my regular schedule at the beginning of next week. I'll be using the rest of this week to do self-care and work on building a buffer. (I know SOME of you are going to say "TJ! Don't work! Take care!" Believe me, writing RTC is part of my self-care <3. I am just shifting my mindset from feeling bad that I am so consumed with other work and so unwell that I haven't posted regularly in a while, to reminding myself that I CAN take time off if it means I'll be able to actually bounce back.)
- This is coming at a good time, as it will not be interrupting Patreon content. I'm about to post a poll for what December's short story should be, and that will come out around the 15th.
- Feel free to say hi on Discord, Twitter, and Instagram. I'll try to post some pictures of my cats ;). But I will be hanging around on those platforms!
Alright, time to go lie down. :) Take care, y'all <3
I'm just happy you're finally taking some time to take care of yourself <:) Feel better! ^~^
You know where we all are TJ. We are always here for you❤ Now take all our love and let it help you get better😀
Focus on your health which is the most important!
YOU GUYS! This has been an AMAZING inksgiving! Thank tou SO MUCH to those of tou who have been supportive and awesome :)
There is still time to buy the books woth ink if you haven't yet! Though if you have bought them, or you just have a little extra ink to spare, PLEASE consider giving to Matt (https://tapas.io/RavensAndAshes). He's working to save up for top surgery, and EVERY little bit counts! Support this wonderful man!!! He's worth every drop of ink and more :)
Thank you again!!! Take care, y'all!
There is still time to buy the books woth ink if you haven't yet! Though if you have bought them, or you just have a little extra ink to spare, PLEASE consider giving to Matt (https://tapas.io/RavensAndAshes). He's working to save up for top surgery, and EVERY little bit counts! Support this wonderful man!!! He's worth every drop of ink and more :)
Thank you again!!! Take care, y'all!
<3 <3
Hey, y'all!
Just wanted to keep you in the loop: updates ARE returning soon! But with that Novemeber 25 deadline for PUBLISHING coming fast, I'm scrambling to get all the editing and proofs done this week. Once that's set up, we can start into the madness that is the three-front trial that our peeps are about to embark on...!
Much love to you all - and I'll see you again soon with an Inksgiving announcement!!!
Take care!
Just wanted to keep you in the loop: updates ARE returning soon! But with that Novemeber 25 deadline for PUBLISHING coming fast, I'm scrambling to get all the editing and proofs done this week. Once that's set up, we can start into the madness that is the three-front trial that our peeps are about to embark on...!
Much love to you all - and I'll see you again soon with an Inksgiving announcement!!!
Take care!
<3 <3 <3
You make sure you don't do too much!!!
I know what you writers are like!!!
Looking forward to the books and I'm filling my inkwell as I write!!
I know what you writers are like!!!
Looking forward to the books and I'm filling my inkwell as I write!!
Don't worry about it too much. Your health is more important and overburdening yourself is a really good way to damage your well being <:)
Sometimes you gotta do those fun side projects in between giant editing sessions :D Today, that philosophy has brought you Cassian's official running playlist! Enjoy!
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4TrV6Bx9GvFoBhtZx95uNA
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4TrV6Bx9GvFoBhtZx95uNA
I like it. It really works.
After a week of concentrating on the business of publishing, chapters will resume TOMORROW, Oct. 29, at noon PST! Thank you all for your patience - I’m REALLY excited for how things are coming together!!
Take care, y’all
Take care, y’all
Wakes up, rolls over in bed and reads post, smiles, does small fist pump, goes..."Yes", sort of subdued and goes back to sleep!
Alright! It's been a crazy week, but I want to end Asexual Awareness Week right! I've been shouting out some amazing Ase people on my socials, and I want to give them the time of day here, too. Not only are they under the Ase umbrella, but they're just genuinely wonderful, supportive people who are creating amazing stuff here on Tapas :)
Amethyst Iris - Asexual - Reader and writer extraordinaire! - https://tapas.io/BelovedAria
A.R. Walker - Demi - Sweet, helpful to any and all...and OMG, drew the cutest Ase dragon, check out her Insta! - https://tapas.io/arwalkerart
Mamka - Demi - AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSIIE! OI OI OI! ...Also a fantastic writer and friend :) - https://tapas.io/Mamka
Telethia - Asexual - Master of fantasy, sprints, and MEMES - https://tapas.io/tlbrow28
I'll leave you with this now: appreciate the Ase peeps in your lives, and spread the word, the love, and the awareness even beyond this week!! Take care, y'all!
Amethyst Iris - Asexual - Reader and writer extraordinaire! - https://tapas.io/BelovedAria
A.R. Walker - Demi - Sweet, helpful to any and all...and OMG, drew the cutest Ase dragon, check out her Insta! - https://tapas.io/arwalkerart
Mamka - Demi - AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSIIE! OI OI OI! ...Also a fantastic writer and friend :) - https://tapas.io/Mamka
Telethia - Asexual - Master of fantasy, sprints, and MEMES - https://tapas.io/tlbrow28
I'll leave you with this now: appreciate the Ase peeps in your lives, and spread the word, the love, and the awareness even beyond this week!! Take care, y'all!
*throws many hearts in their direction* <3 <3 <3
T~T I'm so touched right now <3 <3 <3
I have a dear close ase Friend who I love deeply and am blessed to have in my life!!!
For those who haven’t heard... Did you know you can win SIGNED copies of the first three RTC books?! Check it out!
I would like to participate!
My favorite character is Cassian, he is so cool and sweet with Thade.
I really like Cassian and Thade as a couple and their moments.
My favorite character is Cassian, he is so cool and sweet with Thade.
I really like Cassian and Thade as a couple and their moments.
