Ever feel like your life is nothing but spending money?

That is how it feels for me lately. Covers, editing, ads, training, internet, bills - ugh. All the things and all I want to do is curl up in a blanket, read, and drink hot tea. Why is reality so unreasonable? I really feel that isn't too much to ask. Instead I get adulting - throws a toddler tantrum. Looks around. Darn it, that didn't help. Sigh. I guess I'm back to adulting.

For me that means prepping for fall yard work, editing a book, getting ready to recover books, and prep for three more outdoor events this year. The Bookflood yesterday was - but I have two more Artpaca's and more more Bookflood. Check out the dates below.

The other thing I've got going on is if you know someone who wants to get into the Twisted Luck series, but their income is focused on important boring things like food and gas - well it is free through Monday, October 5th. You can get it from Amazon!

Writing is still chugging along, but I think I'll meet my deadlines. Yay for dictation. It means new words for you soon.

Book Recommendations!

You need to check out sALIENt: Fast Paced Sci-Fi Novel. UFOs, SETI, campers, and something that might change four people's lives. The truth might get them all killed. Check it out in Kindle Unlimited.

Then for a free read direct from the author check out Perilous Quest. A standalone prequel short story to Adrian Murphy's high-stakes space opera series, Galaxy Flux. Perfect for sci-fi adventure/exploration fans who'll enjoy discovering unknown galaxies with a spacecraft's snarky AI; a tenacious captain haunted by grief and remorse; and a gung-ho weapons officer who loves blowing things up.

Weekly Micro Story

Cyber

Matya stretched as the cybernetic implants synced and aligned with her nervous system. Five years of saving every credit and finally she bought the cyber. Not top of the line, but enough to get her a better job and a better life. You could always upgrade later.

"Keep stretching. You need to go through every possible range of motion while they're still interfacing with you. If you don't you may find certain movements harder." The uncaring implant tech rattled this off without looking up from his diagnostics.

With an acknowledging nod, uncaring of her nudity, Matya slipped off the table and started to stretch and move, mimicking the long ago exercises taught in primary school. Touching toes, squatting, splits, reaching for the sky, and even a back bend. All of it seemed easier than she remembered, but then the last time she'd tried this she had been ten? A year before the T'soit ushered Earth into a new level of galactic interaction.

A level where humans were the least equipped to compete.

"I see you're missing a kidney. For an extra 500 credits I can update the cyber to accommodate that."

Matya jerked her head up. That was part of how she paid for the equipment. Cyber would balance it out? She flicked her eyes to activate her net interface. She had the money barely. It would put her needing a job immediately, but she could manage for a week, maybe two since her rent was paid up.

"Do it." Another flick and the money was deposited.

"Sit. This will hurt, but only for a minute."

Matya slid back onto the table, and rode out the stab of pain. Anything was worth it to get out of this backwater solar system and humans couldn't succeed out there without cyber.

 ~*~

Yes, it is a repeat. My father-in-law died Friday morning and threw everything off. He was the last tie I had to my husband and to Georgia really. I'm still in shock, but at least it was quick and painless. Remember to tell people you love them, you never know when the last time you see them is.

Where I'll be
Artpaca Oct 13 - L& R Alpaca Farm

BookFlood Dec 5 - Viking Alchemist Meadery Smyrna, Georgia

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