Author Update

 Hello, Readers,

I've finished my epic high fantasy novel. It combines epic high fantasy with elements of horror, thriller, YA, and disability fiction. It clocked in at almost exactly 115,000 words. Next step: get it published. My next writing project is to turn my novel The Gratitude Turkey into a screenplay!

As promised, here is my new author selfie, with my new beard and mustache:



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