Ah, (((CEDAR))) Although we’ve never met, reading you feels like a friendship. I admire your work and enjoy your posts. Congratulations on 2025, it sounds like an amazing, eventful, hard year. I lost my own father in Dec. 2024. If ever you need a strange ear to tell stories of yours into, I would listen. It’s—beyond words, the loss of a father, but you’ll find the stories and memories popping up at the strangest times. And to lose a beloved aunt as well—what a year. Take care of yourself. And thanks for all you share.
Writing full-time starting in April 2025 helped. Having half-finished projects I could get out the door was also a help. Now, I’m pushing for no less than 2000 words a day, trying to get back up to 4K where I was before things fell apart in late November.
Yeah, I'm no where near there. On a good day 4K but I might go five days between good days, and if I'm editing for submission, I can't write, and vice versa. Right now I'm trying to get Scout Ship Trigger formatted and sent out.
I pushed a lot of words in my professional career, lots and lots of writing at all kinds of levels and in a bunch of different "industries." But ho boy, am I in awe of the Cedars of the world. The research required alone is mind bending.
I remember Sarah Hoyt once asking a well-established Shakespearean scholar who would be the leading expert in period clothing styles and dress. She wanted something "right" for a novel and she shared what she had found. Apparently, after talking with her the "famous scholar" replied by telling Sarah that SHE was now the leading authority.
The sheer work that goes into writing fiction, to getting it right often gets overlooked. Sure, sharp readers will spot the odd science error. But the research required, the attention to detail, to bring all the elements together impresses me no end.
God bless, Ms. Cedar. 🙏 When you're able, I would really enjoy hearing about your dad's reenacting. That was one of the hobbies I always wanted to do, but being overseas and lacking the skills, time, or money for the gear made it a no-go.
Hugs for the passing of your father and aunt. It will take some time to process. In some ways, you never get over it, but incorporate it into the tapestry of your life.
I am in awe of the things you accomplish on a daily basis. Your creativity, gardening talents (jealous- I have a black thumb), ability to take care of others, and your writing are an inspiration.
Ah, (((CEDAR))) Although we’ve never met, reading you feels like a friendship. I admire your work and enjoy your posts. Congratulations on 2025, it sounds like an amazing, eventful, hard year. I lost my own father in Dec. 2024. If ever you need a strange ear to tell stories of yours into, I would listen. It’s—beyond words, the loss of a father, but you’ll find the stories and memories popping up at the strangest times. And to lose a beloved aunt as well—what a year. Take care of yourself. And thanks for all you share.
Indeed, Cedar's updates tend to feel "cozy", and the world is warmer for it.
well said!
I am so sorry about your daddy.
Hell, I'm in awe of your volume of work for time given. I can't put things out at anything like that speed.
Writing full-time starting in April 2025 helped. Having half-finished projects I could get out the door was also a help. Now, I’m pushing for no less than 2000 words a day, trying to get back up to 4K where I was before things fell apart in late November.
Yeah, I'm no where near there. On a good day 4K but I might go five days between good days, and if I'm editing for submission, I can't write, and vice versa. Right now I'm trying to get Scout Ship Trigger formatted and sent out.
I pushed a lot of words in my professional career, lots and lots of writing at all kinds of levels and in a bunch of different "industries." But ho boy, am I in awe of the Cedars of the world. The research required alone is mind bending.
I remember Sarah Hoyt once asking a well-established Shakespearean scholar who would be the leading expert in period clothing styles and dress. She wanted something "right" for a novel and she shared what she had found. Apparently, after talking with her the "famous scholar" replied by telling Sarah that SHE was now the leading authority.
The sheer work that goes into writing fiction, to getting it right often gets overlooked. Sure, sharp readers will spot the odd science error. But the research required, the attention to detail, to bring all the elements together impresses me no end.
God bless, Ms. Cedar. 🙏 When you're able, I would really enjoy hearing about your dad's reenacting. That was one of the hobbies I always wanted to do, but being overseas and lacking the skills, time, or money for the gear made it a no-go.
Hugs for the passing of your father and aunt. It will take some time to process. In some ways, you never get over it, but incorporate it into the tapestry of your life.
I am in awe of the things you accomplish on a daily basis. Your creativity, gardening talents (jealous- I have a black thumb), ability to take care of others, and your writing are an inspiration.
Thank you for all the things you share.
*hugs*
I'm buying more and more of your fiction just as your output is increasing. I had PLANNED to retire but my book habit keeps growing.
My condolences on your father's passing. Mine passed on Christmas day 6 years ago...
You are a inspiration with the way you juggle writing, publishing, RacPress, art, gardening, and family.