Confessions of an Overworked Garden Goblin
As spring arrives in full bloom, life has been busy. I’ve started a new job (with plenty of training), tended to my garden, and continued revising The Gathering Grim. I’m also working to grow our little dark fantasy corner of the internet—through more engaging content and a more focused approach to email and social media. That’s with you, by the way. You’re the cool part.
The indie author grind never really ends. Between writing (yes, revisions count), marketing, planning future books, and now tackling my first audiobook for The Scarecrow Hunters, there’s always something on the to-do list. Audiobooks are new territory for me, so if you’re a fan—poke me about it! Keep the pressure on.
All of this has reminded me of something I think applies to everyone, not just indie authors: balance. Our work—whether creative, professional, or personal—takes energy. And if we don’t refill that well, it runs dry. For me, writing is energizing and exhausting. It keeps me up at night, spinning scenes and worldbuilding when I should be sleeping. That’s why I’ve started building in true rest days. No writing, just simple joys—gardening, walking, reading, even binge-watching something ridiculous while meal prepping.
We all need to find that balance between chasing dreams and restoring ourselves. After a year of major transition, I’m making rest a priority. I hope you’ll do the same when you need it.
