Here’s what I’ve been up to:
What I’ve been writing…
Still working on rewriting that weird YA dark fantasy. I’m about halfway through the rewrite, and I’ve actually been having a tough time making much progress. Sometimes that’s just how it goes, though. Also, I think anxiety about my impending book release and the start of the new school year is getting to me, so I need to figure out that action. I think it’s important to acknowledge that this is a stressful time for me and it’s okay if I’m not churning out words.
What I’ve been reading…
- ARMADA by Ernie Cline
- THE SERPENT KING by Jeff Zentner (a new favorite!)
- SNOW LIKE ASHES by Sara Raasch (audiobook)
- MODERN ROMANCE by Aziz Ansari (audiobok)
- BORN WITH TEETH by Kate Mulgrew (audiobook)
- 100 SIDEWAYS MILES by Andrew Smith (audiobook–we did a lot a driving this month)
- SHADOWSHAPER by Daniel José Older
- THE CREEPING by Alexandra Siwory
- A friend’s manuscript
- THE COURAGE TO TEACH by Parker J. Palmer
What I’ve been watching/listening to/playing…
- Watching: Everest, Fear the Walking Dead, Married, Wet Hot American Summer, Dating Naked, Twinning, Bachelor in Paradise (the last few here are kind of embarrassing when I list them all in a row like that…)
- Listening to: Life is Strange soundtrack, the soundtrack for AN INFINITE NUMBER OF PARALLEL UNIVERSES (coming soon!)
- Playing: Life is Strange (for a second time), Settlers of Catan, Chess, Tokaido, Three Cheers for Master, Machine of Death, Magic: The Gathering
What’s new…
- Hung out in Boston with old friends and took a dip in Walden Pond
- Drove to Florida to visit family (including my new/first niece!)
- Went to Harry Effing Potter World
- As stated earlier, the school year is starting back up!
Bonus photos!
Randy Ribay 