Well, I haven't written much lately. I started another short story. This one's called "The Darkgnome." It's an element of Metrognomes I had wanted to introduce in a short story, but it never came together until now. It takes place about 14 years before "Music of the Metrognomes." Other than that, I've been working at UPS, struggling to read my assignments for school, and worrying about my pecs. A real nice guy I met Online (who happens to have amazing pecs) gave me a few pointers the other day, though. So, we'll see what I can do with them. Another friend, who's a massage therapist showed me a book of hers after that, and it pretty much repeated everything the cyber-guy had said. There you have it, my excuse for not having too much to report. PS --- I hate push ups!

Today, I worked on The Chronicles of Nightfire, Texas #4. It was around 2 or 3 AM when I made myself stop, and I had creeped myself out so bad I could barely get my brain to sleep! Needless to say, I am happy with the pages I've got so far.

Lots to update you on, since last I wrote. I haven't been keeping up with this blog very well lately. I've been tired. On the 5th, the print edition of "Breath" was published. On the 12th the print edition of The Chronicles of Nightfire, Texas #2 "The Mysterious Valen Alexas" was published. I finally received the print editions of "Music of the Metrognomes," The Chronicles of Nightfire, Texas #1, and "The Ghost in the Olive Grove" in the mail, and they look great. I don't think I've mentioned the ad in The Gay & Lesbian Review since it came out either. It wound up on the inside front cover, instead of the back, which is fine by me. It looks terrific, and it's still on the shelves. It will be available until the May/June issue replaces it. I've been looking over the work I'd done previously on the new Nightfire storyline, and it pulled me right in. I'm going to be working on The Chronicles of Nightfire, Texas for at least the next few weeks, and I'm really looking forward to it. The characters are just so much fun.

My new short story "Breath" was published to the Web site today. I am very excited about it for some reason. :) I really love this story, which is a good thing, if you think about it. I wonder why I would submit anything that I didn't like. I should try that some time. "I really hate this story. It's the worst I've ever done. Please read it and tell me if you agree." For now, however, I think I'll stick to the ones I like. "Breath" is one of my favorites. It's very cryptic, and I wonder how many people will completely crack through it. I think it works as a story of courage whether you see through the symbolism or not. So, as always, please read it when you have the time and let me know what you think.