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...
by Ira | May 21, 2026 | Challenge, Journal
We so close, y’all. The book is getting finished TOMORROW. You heard it here first. In consideration of that…I’m off to bed. Joy continues to be her normal self. Coops is the best boi, as are Snacks, Bruce, and Silky. Chloe is the sweetest. The weather was hot today...
by Ira | May 20, 2026 | Challenge, Journal
Joy is acting normally again. What a relief! She has to wear a cone still because she wants to lick where her IV’s (yes, plural ) were put in, and she has to eat a special diet for the next week or so…but she’s otherwise very much into her normal routine. I can’t...
