Hello 2025. I truly
hope this year is better than I expect it will be.
I have some goals
for this year, and one is to finally launch my side project. I've been putting
it off, and I think I finally figured out why. Instead of FOMO, fear of missing
out, I have FOFU, fear of fucking up or, a kinder version, FOMU, fear of
messing up. I need to get over that.
We're under a
winter weather advisory and I have to leave super early in the morning to pick
my oldest up from work. I'm debating whether I should fill up my tank now or
just wait and do it on the way. We're only supposed to have an inch of snow,
but I'm not sure about the freezing rain and ice. I'll monitor and decide soon.
Very light work
week. I'm working on a readthrough of a series for a friend and I'm so excited
for this project! I'm also hoping I have some new work starting this week. I
have tentative dates in my calendar, but nothing set yet.
Had an okay week of
viewing. I've been in a weird mood and haven't been watching as much as I could
have. That said, I have been getting a lot of writing done so I'm not
complaining.
Caught another
episode of Elementary. Much happier with where Joan and Sherlock in this
episode. The vibe is very different from the first two seasons, and I think I'm
okay with that.
I started a Batman
Beyond rewatch. I have a lot of love for this show and look forward to
diving back in again.
Enjoyed another
episode of Classic Rugrats. Once again, I didn't remember either of the
vignettes, so I had fun watching.
Watched an episode
of Mr. and Mrs. Murder. I hadn't seen any of this one and thoroughly
enjoyed it. I think there's one episode left, and I'll have to find a new show
to watch.
Almost through the
season three premiere episode of London Kills. This could end up being a
wild ride. I'm looking forward to seeing what happens.
That's pretty much
it for the life update this week. Tonight's post is from Kill Switch, a
novella that features a couple that has to fight to be together.
Here's the
miniblurb:
Karsen Hill and Theo Gordon live in a modern world full
of magic and mayhem. Torn apart by their circumstances, they still share a
powerful attraction, and it will take a kill switch to keep their feelings at
bay. When a bar of the same name opens, the duo can't resist meeting to explore
their options.
And a preview snippet…
Theo arrived home to find his
mother waiting by the door.
She took one look at his disheveled
appearance and curled her lip. "You've been with that female hunter again."
She shuddered.
Her chastising tone pissed him off.
"The hunter's name is Karsen, Mother. And who I sleep with—or who I fuck—is
none of your business." She needed to understand that.
Meara gave him a long look.
"It is now. Everyone is here for the announcement." She jerked her
head toward the stairs. "Take ten minutes to shower and change then come
to the study."
Theo shook his head. "I don't
think so, Mom." She hated the casual term. "I'm not down with being
hooked up to any of your porcelain prodigies." As if he wanted a carbon
copy of Meara Gordon as a partner.
She handwaved his objection.
"I don't care. As acting head of the family, it's my wish to have
this settled." A delicate shoulder lifted. "Maybe it will boost his
spirits and help him recover." Her lips twisted what she considered a
smile.
Because invoking Granddad's name
and tying it to her fondest desire to see Theo shackled to one of her simpering
swans didn't count as dirty pool. At least not in her eyes. But Theo saw right
through her tactics.
Theo resisted the urge to roll his
eyes. "And maybe it's your way of controlling my life, which I don't need
help with."
Meara arched a brow. "Really?
I beg to differ. If you didn't shirk your responsibility, I wouldn't have to
prod you." She gave him a sly smirk. "I can always ask your granddad
what he'd like." She arched her brows, daring him to argue.
Theo didn't buy into her bullshit,
but he didn't want to risk having her drag Granddad into the fray. "Fine,
Mother. You win this round." He started for the stairs. "But I refuse
to discuss any kind of wedding plans until Granddad is in the clear." He'd
buy whatever time he could.
Meara gave him a wide smile.
"That will do for now." She inclined her head.
Theo suppressed a snarl.
"Which one of your bleating minions is the lucky choice?" Did he even
really want to know?
Meara smoothed a nonexistent
wrinkle from her blouse. "Deandra Bennet." Her mouth curved again
then she turned and glided toward the study.
Theo conceded his mother's pick could've
been worse. Deandra could be haughty and vain, but she also aimed to please and
could carry on a conversation that didn't center around whatever Meara Gordon
wanted. If Theo had to carry out this farce of an engagement, Deandra would at
least make for somewhat enjoyable company.
Heading up the steps, thoughts of
Karsen filled his mind. He didn't look forward to explaining this fucked up
mess his mother created … but he owed her the truth. And he had to make it
clear the betrothal meant nothing more than keeping the peace.
His heart belonged, fully and
completely, to Karsen.
I'm hoping to have
this one finished up in the near future. I have a lot of love for this story.
That's it for this
week.
Cheers!
Skye
