Finding Joy

*blowing bubbles on the throne*

I know. I know.

It’s bad. It’s really bad. But we can get through it. I promise.

Put it all away on occasion. Pick up a book, an instrument, something. Don’t forget to live. Remember what we’re fighting for.

I’ve been doing something lately. It’s a little thing, a quiet thing, but it makes my heart happy. I’ve been choosing a never-before-seen (by me) movie to watch every night. Sometimes I don’t even read the description. I just go off vibes and see what happens. And ya know what? The vast majority have been enjoyable—a few have been true gems. It’s a silly, fun little activity and it’s been adding joy to my life. I’ve been adding joy to my life.

I’ve also been writing. A lot.

No, nothing in the CoVT universe just yet. But my fingers have been hitting the keyboard quite a bit. It feels good. I love writing.

So, what do I have going on?

I’m on submission with an adult dark fantasy. I submitted a proposal for a Choose Your Own Adventure book idea I had. I’m finishing up another adult dark fantasy. I’ve been a busy lil bee. 2026 is going to be an interesting year for my career, I think.

To me, writing is joy.

How are you adding joy to your life? What beautiful thing are you enchanted by at the moment?

It’s a long, short, crazy life we have.

Embrace it.

And hope.

A white blank page and a swelling rage—

Z🖤