by Ira | May 26, 2026 | Challenge, Journal
It’s been a minute since we did a fine distinction, so let’s do one tonight! We’re talking… “hermit” versus “anchorite,” the latter of which I’ve never even heard of before. A hermit is someone who retires from society to live alone in the wilderness. An anchorite is...
by Ira | May 25, 2026 | Challenge, Journal
The prequel novel went off to our editor today. Should have it back in about a month. Exciting! I also made updates to all the other books today — I have the entire series right next to my writing chair, so when I want to go and reference something, they’re always...
by Ira | May 24, 2026 | Challenge, Journal
Ah. ‘Twas a good Sunday. Liz and I laid in bed late, which we so rarely get to do these days with my work schedule. So, that was wonderful. Then we walked the pups, I ate some food, and then went out and weed whacked in the front yard. We watched the F1 race, which...
by Ira | May 23, 2026 | Challenge, Journal
Joy continues to be in good shape. She seems to be past it, now, thank goodness. She’s been in normal shape for four full days, now. Happy baby. Crazy. She’s so playful, you guys, and it was legit terrifying to see her fade like that, just shut down. Health, truly, is...
by Ira | May 22, 2026 | Challenge, Journal
The book is done. Celebrate good times. By “done,” of course I mean it’s been written. It has not been revised, polished, edited, any of that sort of thing. But the draft is done. I like to think we found some magic with it. It’s different, that’s for sure. And I am a...
