New Shit
New website, blog, and book stuff.
I created a website for Phoenix Ryder over a year ago, but I haven’t shared it with anyone. I finally got my ass in gear and have updated it, and it’s ready for you. You’re the first to know. There’s really not much to say about it. There’s a blog. There’s mocked up book covers for Synth Noir and Van Life (exciting). Basically, shit is coming along.
I would say I’m almost done with Van Life. Still have a little ways to go, but I’ve started posting it again. I cannot wait to be done with this book. Not because I’m not happy with it. I actually am very happy with the way it’s turning out. The twists it’s taking. It still needs a lot of work though. This is only the first draft. It will require heavy editing down the line. I’m anxious to get the first draft done and to you guys, so that I can then focus on publishing Synth Noir, and all the things that go along with that: marketing, book designs, proofing…it’s a lot. And not cheap.
I’m still struggling with finding full-time work. It’s been eight months since I was laid off. The job market sucks. The economy sucks. Inflation is high. If you have a job, keep it. Not to sound like a condescending know-it-all, but this isn’t the time to be a free wheeler like during the Great Resignation. Getting work, especially remote work (if you don’t live in a big city), is a struggle.
On the other hand, I have the free time I was craving last year so I’ve been trying to use it wisely. I do believe in serendipity, and as much I’m struggling financially, I feel this time is a gift that I need to take advantage of.
Here and there I do treat myself. I just discovered there are $6 matinees at the local theater on Tuesdays. I saw Challengers a couple of weeks ago (loved it) and I’m going to see it again. And I wrote about how it made me incredibly horny on my blog. This is the kind of exciting content you can come to expect at Phoenix Ryder.
All kidding aside, I want to take in more movies and quality stories. I’m not allowed to watch season 5 of Love Island Australia on Hulu until I finish Van Life. I turn into a total crackhead piece of shit when I watch Love Island and lose all motivation. But when I watch quality content, it inspires my writing. Like American Fiction. Like The Holdovers, and Civil War. And to a lesser degree, Baby Reindeer, except that show really pissed me off.
Anyway, I gotta get back to Van Life. In the meantime, enjoy these commentaries from the new blog.
