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<![CDATA[Tsuki - Blog]]>Thu, 16 May 2024 09:42:54 +1000Weebly<![CDATA[Editing, squared]]>Sat, 11 Mar 2023 12:42:25 GMThttp://tsukiseries.com/blog/editing-squaredGreetings.

Did I mention I survived my first semester of my Professional Writing and Editing degree? Because I did!

Now, to cover the "squared" part, I finally was able to hire one. I'm a team of one. My beta reader has more recently been getting back into reading but between the two of us, we are not equipped. I hired the lovely Chey Mongeon through Fivver and it was an absolute 5 star experience. Now I just have to implement the edits... and work on assignments... and do all the course reading... and keep working on book 2... and now I want to make a wiki. On top of everything.

I might as well get it out here. I am chronically ill. I have a lot of joint pain which is autoimmune related, but we have no idea which condition. Sitting for a few hours has become more painful. I also have a lot of mental health issues and I might be adding ADHD to an already long list, when I can get to/pay for a psychiatrist again. I haven't had much luck with antidepressants over the last 10-12 years and I would like to know if that's why. I'm "built different", but in a "completely and utterly messed up the assignment" way.

Anywho, back to clicking between the same five pages for the next few hours.

L
]]><![CDATA[August 01st, 2022]]>Sun, 31 Jul 2022 23:39:54 GMThttp://tsukiseries.com/blog/august-01st-2022University

Times have been a-changing.

The first week of July I started university! It's an Associate's Degree of Professional Writing and Editing, for anyone who's interested, three subjects a week. It's been a big change in schedule (in the sense that I have one now) but I'm still able to make time to write. Not as much, but some. I hope that there will be an increase in quality of writing for book 2. Being an author is my dream and I feel so fortunate that I can both write and pursue my education for self-improvement.

Look after yourselves out there. It feels like the world is on fire.

Much love

L H W

]]><![CDATA[January 04th, 2022]]>Tue, 04 Jan 2022 11:57:31 GMThttp://tsukiseries.com/blog/new-thingsHello world,

My bank account cries, as I have bought some material for holding a book stall at the next appropriate convention! I even made a single mug, tote bag, and pen so I can feel fancy. On top of that, I made a new book cover and contents with smaller spacing in order to produce a smaller, cheaper book. I have ten on those on the way. I won't be attending Supanova Melbourne for personal reasons, so there is plenty of time for me to set up for a lovely shop front. As far as I'm aware, the next con could be Oz Comic Con. I had better work on marketing myself so I don't sit at my table like a stunned mullet.

I got my booster last Thursday. The loneliness has been getting to me, but with my immunity waning after six months I was too anxious to enjoy myself. New Years was quiet until the fireworks started and the kitten was not impressed!

Stay safe and be kind to each other. It's insane how little people care about one another.

Much love

L H W

]]><![CDATA[Hello from Australia]]>Sun, 05 Sep 2021 06:41:54 GMThttp://tsukiseries.com/blog/hello-from-australiaDear Community,
I hope you're all holding up well. If you're into world news, my state in Australia is under a hard lockdown. I am not the first person to say it sucks, but I can only emphasise. Now the weather is warming up again, I wish I could be outside sipping coffee with a friend or two.

I miss going to the library and cafes to write. I walk the same house every day and I'm trying to find effective ways to get myself ready to write. I'm an ambivert, but having no choice in the matter is getting to me.

I had a rough spot last month when I had to say goodbye to Geisha, the mum of my little cat clan. She was unwell with a lymphoma in her sinuses for a while and I was able to be with her, stroking her, when she went to sleep. It was very peaceful. I have an urn with her ashes and prints of her perfect little paws. She would have been 10 years old on Sept 15th. It hasn't been the same without her. I'm glad that by the end, she loved Sama as much as Invar does, and I have pictures of them all happy together. Invar could never be a lone cat, I'm so grateful I found Sama. He's such a good, affectionate boy.

I didn't think my mid-twenties would be like this. I've been out of home since I was 17 (one month before my 17th birthday I think) and I've done a lot. I've lived a lot in some very niche ways. I want to find where I fit in the "norm", so I can choose what I do with that. Without opportunity, there are no changes. Writing Tsuki is an attempt at making and having choices. As much as I wish I'd done it sooner, I know now is the right time to dedicate myself to my craft.

Thank you so much for the reviews. It will make such a difference in the algorithm. I hope they keep coming and I can learn what is resonating with you.

Stay safe and be well,
Tizku l'shanim rabot for tomorrow,

L
]]><![CDATA[Excited!]]>Sun, 30 May 2021 06:10:35 GMThttp://tsukiseries.com/blog/excitedI'm so excited that Tsuki is now available on eBook via Amazon! The plans to publish through IngramSpark are still happening. I have my ISBNs, I just have to wait until next weekend for more money to start the process. It could take a few weeks. I have no idea how fast Australian Ingram is running. We did enter another 7 day lockdown in the meantime. Who knows?

I know my dream is to be available in bookstore, one day on the shelves. I feel so inspired when I see other queer, gender diverse and disabled authors. I want to be remembered as someone who achieved something and a member of my communities.

Anywho, I'll leave the eBook details below. Stay safe, folks.

eBook ISBN is 9780645192803, or search Tsuki by L H Wolf.]]><![CDATA[The Final Edit]]>Wed, 28 Apr 2021 03:24:52 GMThttp://tsukiseries.com/blog/the-final-editEditing page by page is one heck of a task. Right now I'm 262/422. The number has fluctuated between 416 and 422 as I've been trying to polish it. I write really long paragraphs and that's just not feasible if I want good reviews.

I'm also going to have to start hawking my paypal/Ko-fi account soon. I'm calculating the price of making the books and I want to keep the price as low and accessible as possible. I will have no control over discounts applied by the seller and don't know if that will cause me to be charged the difference. Something to ask the IngramSpark community. Right now, with the calculator available on IngramSpark that also includes the 55% wholesale discount, I'm going to make $1.09 on a paperback and $1.43 on a hardcover. That's fine with me! I often can't afford books myself and don't feel too bad about asking to make a $1.50 or less.

I would love to be in print by my birthday. That would be an awesome 27th birthday present. I was told recently that one of my aunts is publishing too, not sure if it's traditionally or independently. It's sequel to Pride and Prejudice. About 10 years ago, she had a P&P styled wedding which was gorgeous.

Anywho,

Be safe and stay well,

Logan
]]><![CDATA[*Whale noises*]]>Mon, 29 Mar 2021 08:31:02 GMThttp://tsukiseries.com/blog/whale-noisesSadly, I was not a good match for the medical study. This means further funding research will be needed. I'm not discouraged. There should be a book here before my birthday!

Stay safe

Logan
]]><![CDATA[My second medical study]]>Thu, 11 Mar 2021 21:16:50 GMThttp://tsukiseries.com/blog/my-second-medical-studyDon't panic, I'm well!
In fact, it's because I'm healthy that I can sell my mighty body to science. I've applied for a medical trial over the end of the month. Lucky for me, it's a paid study, which means I'll have money to put into book stuff. I've been researching where to advertise and - boy oh boy - it's absolutely true that so many people cannot afford to be authors. When you're in charge of advertising, editing, distribution etc, it's all out of your pocket. I may have to do this by trials alone.
This is my second trial. The first was a few years ago and was 8 days long. I bought a dishwasher and spoiled my little family, if I recall correctly. It was for a diabetes drug, so they tested our blood sugars every 3-4 hours. Even through out the night! I didn't have any reactions to the drug but I got very stiff legs because I wasn't allowed to exercise.

Anywho. Want a picture of my little Sama?

First two are at about 5-6 weeks, when I found him. I was so worried he was cold I flea bathed him immediately and put him in my infinity scarf like a papoose.
Second two are today, 12-13 weeks! He's getting so big! My perfect little wriggly strawberry.

Best wishes

Logan

]]><![CDATA[I made a thing]]>Sat, 06 Mar 2021 05:18:16 GMThttp://tsukiseries.com/blog/i-made-a-thingI've been playing around with a video maker and royalty free content to make a book trailer. It's not very good and I couldn't find much of what I really wanted, so I had to settle. I do like the music though.

]]><![CDATA[Whooooeeee]]>Tue, 16 Feb 2021 06:28:22 GMThttp://tsukiseries.com/blog/whooooeeeeGuess who's terrible at keeping his website in order? This guy. The guy who kept purchasing the domain name and not the actual site membership. So now I own this domain for 2 years and 5 months because I double paid.]]>