Rob’s Update: Hither to Thither
Greetings all!
It’s been a while, and again I apologize.
Much of my distraction is because I’m trying to figure out where to take my career next. I’m continuing with the Firehall Sagas, of course, and have been working on various things in that. I’m also doing more and more in Okkorim, so that’s all good.
But I still need to get to a new place. Hither to thither, if you’ll let me use archaic English that I really want to bring back into usage.
However, I really need to figure out more what my strategy will be with social media and this mailing list. More and more, I’m looking at switching to Substack for this list. Part of that is because I want to do more interviews, podcasts, and so on. I can do more multimedia in Substack than I can here, at least, it feels more seamless.
Also, I’m trying to figure out what I’ll write in the channel where I was writing the Foresters. I have a number of ideas, including the Mil SF I’ve talked about, an alternate history I’ve wanted to do for a while, a historical drama set in Anglo-Saxon England, and a western/noir/PI mashup set in 1860s Wichita. And more!
Ideas are never the problem, but once I commit to one of these, I’ll need to hammer at it for a while before I release because of this new market.
So, I’ve been thinking and researching, plus organizing my office and doing a bunch of the behind the scenes stuff that needs to be done periodically. Also, I started the process of cleaning out the basement. Yes, the basement. I’m starting to figure out the elevator. Go me!
In the meantime, I’m hammering at a couple of short stories. Raconteur Press has lots of opportunities.
Plus, I was at ICT Comicon over Labor Day. This went very well. It’s nice to finally start getting plugged into the Wichita writing scene.
We’ve got a bunch coming up too. First, I’ll be at P-Con in Dallas next week. If you’re there, come say Hi!
Then, the week after that, we’re sponsoring Eragon at the Historic Anthony Theater, along with having some cool stuff with local restaurants.
Then, after that, I’m going to my first quilt show! That will be a different AAR.
Oh, and we got two new trees planted today. American Lindenwood for those scoring at home. They’re in the grassy area running along Washington Street to the south of us. I’m excited to have them.
So, even if I haven’t been doing this properly, I’ve been doing stuff. With that, I’ll see you all soon!
What I’m Listening ToWe started Joan and Darby, another BBCish (actually Australian) mystery. We can give up BBC style mysteries any time.
Quote of the WeekHappy birthday to Col. Sanders! I like KFC, a fact that will of course shock you all.
One has to remember that every failure can be a stepping stone to something better.
– Colonel Sanders
p-con.us/Tracked Items
My Weight Today: 357.8lbs
Let me know if you have any suggestions on the website, this email, or cool story ideas at rob@robhowell.org. Especially let me know of suggestions you have for the Spotlight section.
Have a great week, everyone.
Rob Howell
Creator of the Firehall Sagas Universe
