Creative Updates & Reflections

Writing Progress

Lately, I’ve been deep in my writing, pushing forward with Moon Lake Gambit, my latest fantasy story. I’m about nine chapters in, and while I’m excited about the world and characters I’m bringing to life, I can feel that familiar slowdown creeping in. It’s that point in a story where the momentum starts to wane, and doubt begins to whisper in the background.

Meanwhile, The Puddlemucker is still on hiatus. Writing it was a great experience, but I feel stuck with it, like I’m circling around something I can’t quite crack. If I’m being honest, a big part of it is the fear of actually finishing something. The idea of putting a full story out there—and facing whatever comes next—feels daunting. There’s always this nagging sense of fraudulence, like maybe I don’t belong among “real” writers, even though I know that’s just self-doubt talking. It’s been a lifelong struggle, and I’m not quite sure how to shake it.

Rethinking My Website

I’ve been reconsidering the direction of my website. Originally, I envisioned it as a personal space, but now I’m thinking about shifting its focus entirely to my creative work. That said, I don’t want it to feel too impersonal. Finding the balance between showcasing my work and keeping some personal elements is tricky. Maybe I’ll just keep going with what I have and see where it leads.

Dropping Artistic AI & Photo Vault Changes

One decision I feel more certain about is dropping my Artistic AI work. It’s just not bringing me the same satisfaction, and if I’m not genuinely enjoying it, there’s no reason to keep forcing it.

I’ve also noticed that none of my images from my photo vault are showing up in Google search results, which makes that effort feel pretty pointless. Instead, I’m going to focus on posting photos on Flickr, which seems to be handling them well. I’ll also look into other photo-sharing sites that might improve visibility on Google.

Moving Forward

For now, I’m just trying to keep moving forward—writing, refining my online presence, and figuring out what creative paths truly matter to me. Maybe I don’t have all the answers, but I’m still here, still creating, and still pushing forward. Maybe that’s enough for now.