I had to shelve my apocalyptic zombie story due to parallels to Covid. It happens but what can you do? Reading is an escape from reality and sometimes reality refuses to let us escape.
Absolutely fine to put a planned serial to the side for an indefinite time. Your reasons are honest, from the heart. It just isn’t the right time.
I appreciate hearing your thoughts about this, reading your explanations. It’s good to know integrity and thoughtfulness, as well as decisions for the greater good, go into a professional writer’s toolkit.
You have to tell the story that needs to be told when it's time for it to be told. It may be in a year--or never. Ivy has other stories for later. For now, we will enjoy whatever tales come our way.
Your instincts are true, and I have no doubt that whatever you pivot to will delight and thrill us with amazing characters and story! I'll be waiting when it's ready...
For the curious: a sneak peek at what's coming up!
https://talebones.substack.com/p/smoke-mouth-navigation
I had to shelve my apocalyptic zombie story due to parallels to Covid. It happens but what can you do? Reading is an escape from reality and sometimes reality refuses to let us escape.
Too true, and well said. ♥
Absolutely fine to put a planned serial to the side for an indefinite time. Your reasons are honest, from the heart. It just isn’t the right time.
I appreciate hearing your thoughts about this, reading your explanations. It’s good to know integrity and thoughtfulness, as well as decisions for the greater good, go into a professional writer’s toolkit.
Thank you!
I understand how certain stories can take your emotional state and shake it like a dog bone, especially as they mirror real-world situations.
We're beihnd ya.
I appreciate you, Joseph! Thank you!
You have to tell the story that needs to be told when it's time for it to be told. It may be in a year--or never. Ivy has other stories for later. For now, we will enjoy whatever tales come our way.
Thank you, Stephanie! ♥
Thank you for your transparency and compassion! And as a side note, I'm also very glad I didn't start reading this yet lol.
Your instincts are sharp! 😂♥
Now I’m definitely never gonna start anything until it’s done 😂
Glad you’re following the energy! Most important part of writing :)
"Too soon" is a dangerous spondee. Satire has only now just caught up to the Titanic. Discretion really is valor.
Hi!
Applaud your decision - sometimes it isn't just about us but the greater good.
Caroline, Canada
Your instincts are true, and I have no doubt that whatever you pivot to will delight and thrill us with amazing characters and story! I'll be waiting when it's ready...
I think that's the right call. Looking forward to your new work.
Yes, I need a break from spooky rabbits. They live rent-free in my head these days. 😬
Me too, Richard! 😂
I love this. You should definitely go where you need to go. I've got a good feeling about the new serial!
Thanks, Sean! It's a little weird, but Substack has proven to be the place for weird, so hey...let's give it a go. 😂
Weird? You don't need to twist my arm.