CM Simpson: Writer & Gamer

...the good news is that I am slowly getting back into the swing of things. The year has been a bit turbulent, with a lot of Life events, leading, as they do, to Life changes. I have written more work-for-hire than I planned, in order to cover an unexpected employment shift, and my parents have both been very sick in the last few months, although one is now recovering as well as can be expected, and the other is doing okay despite being in palliative care. These events and the time taken to look for a more regular day job, have impacted my own writing, which slowed to a complete stop, even though I've completed four joint projects and am working on a fifth. As well as that, I'm also sure those of you who've been following my YouTube channels have seen the effects of these changes, there, as well. Don't worry; we're working to change that, and you'll see some of those changes this month, one of which will involve this blog, which has been long neglected and will ...

It's been a while since I've been here to share what I've been up to in the writing and gaming sphere. A lot has happened. I'll endeavour to do better. Starting today, I'll post whatever the day's video is, and, if I can, I'll post a little about my writing, although that last bit is a bit hard as most of my words are going to a project that's under NDA. I'll talk about it, if and when I can.  In the meantime, here is another episode from my current Final Fantasy XIV Online series, as I go about learning and exploring the game.

On the writing front, we have today's reading. With the arrival of the Heritage, things get serious, and Laurie discovers the truth about her computer mentor. The ebook from which this reading is taken is currently free over at the Smashwords 2023 Summer/Winter Sale. You can find it most easily on my Smashwords author page, which is here:  https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/cmsimpsonwriter

Today, we are makin' houses pretty and continuing the renovation quest introduced in the latest, Out of this World, update in House Flipper.   

Bailey and Natsuo start getting ready for a family...and we learn how to have kids in Pumpkin Days.  

Remember that Smashwords Summer/Winter sale I was telling you about? Well, my entire Smashwords catalogue is currently on sale, and some titles are even available for free. Books are available in either mobi or epub formats, and you can find them here: https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/cmsimpsonwriter  

 Flash is not only where I go to hone my skills, but to explore genres I don't usually write in. The amount of zombie fiction in my flash surprises me, given zombie movies now give me nightmares... Seeking Company Iron clanged against the wall, and Cassidy flinched, hunkering close to the floor. The stench of death rose around her, and she pressed her lips together, pinching her nose in an effort not to taste it. She wanted to ask Derek if the undead knew they were there, but didn’t dare say a word. If she spoke, the undead would know exactly where they were. Another clang followed, then a thump as though something fleshy had slammed into the wall. Derek tapped her shoulder, signaling they should leave. On the other side of the wall, something grunted, then screeched. Laughter echoed in reply, and another metallic clang followed, this one reminiscent of a frypan meeting muscle and bone. Derek rose to a crouch, and skulked toward the door. Another metallic clang echoed i...