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Updates: What I'm writing, and what I'm reading.

Hey all!

This week has been a little bumpy for me in regards to blogging.

I'm working on my first grant! I have to submit it ASAP so I've been devoting all of my brain power on it. So, I'm gonna use this post as a quick update.

I've been editing works on Scribophile. And soon I'll be posting flash fiction there to see if any of them can grow into short stories.

I finished a short story! Currently looking for places to submit it.

I am also writing/editing another short story.

I'm 700+ words into my novel :)

I'm also reading a couple of things:


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Check me out on goodreads to stay updated on what I'm reading!

Anyway, that's all for now.  I'm working hard, but in a frenzy.  Regular posts should resume next week.

Until next time,
Memento Mori
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