Tonight is upload night and I’ve had all damn day to get ready for it, and what have I done? Nothing. Well, strictly speaking, that’s not true. I’ve done plenty: Made meals, walked the dog, did some writing, sprained my wrist, watched the news, had a small panic attack…really, the day was just packed, but none of it was aimed at getting ready for this upload, which leaves me in the following predicament. I can either upload a rough draft or I can miss upload night entirely. I’ve done some of both lately, so I can honestly say the latter is the lesser of two evils. So I will not be uploading the newest chapter of my fanfic tonight. Sorry. Look for it next week.

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Not gonna lie, it’s been a rough week. I am extremely fortunate in that, as a self-employed author with severe social anxiety, Quarantine has not had as much of a negative impact on my life as it does others. But as we approach the fifth month of our two-month quarantine, I can’t deny it’s gotten harder. It’s also gotten so much more serious and necessary. We’ve had several losses in our community and each one is hitting closer and closer to home. Stay safe out there, people. With every single passing day, this thing is spreading. Do your part. Stay home (read books!). Wash your hands thoroughly and often. Wear a mask. Keep a safe distance in social settings. And be kind.

Hoping all of you are safe. See you next week.