In the Works #13

Hi friends,

I hope your summer is kicking off in the best possible way. Over here at Catch & Release, I’ve been busy on two opposing fronts that seem to counterbalance one another. I’m a couple of months into a truly frustrating job search that will hopefully result in a gig that will afford me the luxuries of food and next month’s mortgage. On the other front, I’ve been enjoying a prolific flow with my new novel project I’m calling “Departures.”

In this episode of my ongoing series, I give a bit of a teaser of the new novel and I also share the in-progress cover art and musical score. In addition, I call out some of the recent writing and projects of fellow writers in the Substack community whom I think you might enjoy. I’ll provide links to them below so you can check them out as you spend a lazy afternoon in the hammock or on a beach somewhere.

I’m also happy to announce that last week we kicked off the second round of the “Same Walk, Different Shoes” community writing project that I launched back in December. We’ve had 21 writers sign up to contribute stories. You can look forward to reading them on July 5th when I publish the collection.

Other Writing to Check Out Around Substack

Mr. Troy Ford

’s created a new directory dedicated to LGBTQ+ writers and allies. I’m proud to be included here. Check it out!

The brilliant and prolific

Eleanor Anstruther

has just released the print edition of her daring book, “A Memoir In 65 Postcards & The Recovery Diaries.” Go grab a copy now!

Adam Nathan

, delivered a spellbinding and heart-wrenching short story last month that you don’t want to miss.

#4 – "The Gondolier" – May, 2024 (Part I)

Chloe Hope

inspires so many of us, but I wanted to give a shout-out here in connection with the announcement of my new novel because Death with a capital D is very much at the center of the book. Pick any one of her posts to get started. You can’t go wrong.

The multi-talented

Meg Oolders

has a new podcast where she talks with other fiction writers about the craft, the triumphs, the tears, and frustrations. She interviewed me back in April.

03 | The Multitude's Lament

Nathan Slake

creates these dreamy, surreal worlds in every short story he writes. Check out his latest enchantment that starts with a humble cup of coffee.

Lachesis

More Talents You Should Pay Attention To

Julie Gabrielli

is an architect and fantastic writer I always love to read. Check out this piece of hers about tiny houses. If you enjoyed my novel “Harmony House,” you’ll love hearing her take on the promise of these eco-homes.

💡 There’s a tiny house for that

Holly Starley

is a talented writer and editor who travels around the country living out of her van Ruby. You will enjoy the ride along.

I fell in love with

Susie Mawhinney

’s writing back in April. She describes in exquisite detail the landscape that surrounds her little farm in France and accompanies her words with gorgeous photographs and video.

Hawthorne and Oak