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April 20, 2021
Its been a while since I did anything on this site. Hell, its been a while since I've done anything with my writing. The first part of 2021 has been a rough ride for me, to say the least, and my writing has taken a backseat for the most part. Where do I begin. No, I did not get Covid. 2020 took a toll on me, though I ignored the signs of stress and other things and pushed forward. My job changed drastically, and moved away from my specialty of dealing with people to mainly working phones and by email. It was draining, demoralizing, and sent me down a deep dark hole to which I didn't realize I was in until it was almost too late. Shortly after writing the last update in January, i began to not feel right as I went about my days in auto mode. I was just 'there', going through the motions and hating every little part of my day. And when I finally opened my eyes, I found myself in a depressed state, barely able to function. A quick assessment of my life with my family called for drastic action, so I made the decision to leave my job of 7 years and head back to a career in sales. At first, it was the scariest, most terrifying think I'd ever done. Now I look back at it as a moment that saved me. Since the beginning of February, I've dedicated most of my time to get up to speed in my new job. After work, I've spent hours on YouTube learning product knowledge and what customers want out of what my store has to offer. I've been blessed to have a great and supporting boss, who has complimented me more in almost 3 months than I'd ever been in 7 years at my previous job. To say I made a right choice is beyond obvious now. As for my writing, well that has eluded me up to this point. It was obvious for so long that something inside me was broken to the point where I avoided writing. As I update the site, I am actually looking forward to getting back to work on Divided We Fall, as at last, new ideas have hit me to refresh and move along the story I abandoned not so long ago. I hope to start reviewing notes in the next couple of days, then start the rewrites and continuing the book to its long and overdue completion. I apologize to all the fans of my books out there who have been eagerly awaiting the conclusion to the series. Had I known I was in such a bad state beforehand I would have gotten help much earlier. The great news is that mentally I am stronger, and that is largely due to my loving and supportive wife, Jamie. Without her, I would still be a wreck just sitting on the couch and staring past the TV in a world of hurt. This was the hardest of anything I have ever written, as it has put my once vulnerable emotional state out there for the world to see. And while I am not myself as I used to be, I am on a better path to becoming a better version of me in the long run. And once I start writing again, I believe all I have been through in this short time will show in the finished project. So thanks for your patience, and I apologize for dropping off the map. At least now you all know why I went silent for so long. I hope to have regular updates every other week for you all, so you can monitor this project, and all future projects in the works. And to all those fighting mental illness, keep fighting; the world is a better place with all of you in it. Talk to you all soon!! Damian |
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About the Author
I am a science fiction fan; always have been. The first novel I ever read was War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells, and from there I was hooked. I love everything about the genre, as it reaches many different areas and has the MOST passionate fans.
It took a lot for me to find the part of me that wanted to write, and the life I built for myself still has a hard time figuring out that I am actually doing this. With the launch of the first novel - Rise of Aen - I wasn't sure this was something I would continue, but the response and praise from all the readers inspired me to keep writing.
I am an everyday regular guy. A lover of comics, video games, movies, and great stories. I look forward to being a regular over the years at the Western Canadian Comic-Cons, to both enjoy the festivities and offer my novels to those interested.
So if you see my booth, stop in to chat. And if you wish to know what is happening with the status of my upcoming books, follow me on Facebook. Thank you all again for your support!!
It took a lot for me to find the part of me that wanted to write, and the life I built for myself still has a hard time figuring out that I am actually doing this. With the launch of the first novel - Rise of Aen - I wasn't sure this was something I would continue, but the response and praise from all the readers inspired me to keep writing.
I am an everyday regular guy. A lover of comics, video games, movies, and great stories. I look forward to being a regular over the years at the Western Canadian Comic-Cons, to both enjoy the festivities and offer my novels to those interested.
So if you see my booth, stop in to chat. And if you wish to know what is happening with the status of my upcoming books, follow me on Facebook. Thank you all again for your support!!