I'm so sorry that it has been so long since I have been here. >.<
Unfortunately, with my full-time job and my various health issues, I really haven't had much time.

For those of you who don't know, Lucretia Aleron is (one of) my pen name(s), and that blog has at least been updated more recently (though I probably shouldn't call four months ago recently).
Still, here's my life in a nut shell right now.

Health
The things I mentioned in my last post here:
~The burn has scarred over, so it's quite lovely.
~The tingling in my fingers is carpel tunnel, and it's not fun.

Now, that said, I also have some groovy neuropathic pain that makes my life tons and tons of fun, as well as arthritis, cysts on my feet, and a new issue that will be the most fun I've had without lubricant, I'm sure.

My health, though below par, is steady and I am getting back to my writings.

Fanfiction
Though my passion for my stories does not fail, it is a sad fact that I've had little time to write on these. I praise you all for your patience with me, though. 
None of my stories (in progress) are dead or stopped. I just haven't had the time to write them and post.

Original Fiction
Though I am playing around with quite a few of these, only two or three see any real progress right now and that's just sad, considering. I got my second novella rejection in late February, but it really hasn't hurt my spirits too badly, considering. I'll have to see what open calls are up today and see what else I can work toward in the hopes of being published. I'm not giving up on that.

Work
Well, I had two jobs for a while there, though I'm back down to the original one. Let me tell you, the grass is not always greener. I am currently looking for a job that involves less time on my feet, but prospects are slim.

Personal Things
I went out drinking last Friday with a few friends and it was the most fun I've had in ages. Dear Shiva, I need to do that again with them soon!
Lost my cell phone last week, so I'll have to get a new one soon. Whoever has my phone right now has been texting my sister. Keep it classy.
Got my anime fix with season one of Blood +. It might just inspire a re-write for "As You Wish". Too soon to tell, though.

Love and all those wonderful things, from your friendly neighborhood sinner!

~Sins~

In case you hadn't realized it or I didn't make you aware (which is more likely), I am actually employed. I'm actually coming up on my second month!

Unfortunately, my computer chord shorted, the new one I ordered didn't fit, and I have to wait until my next payday to buy one. If I can shove anyone else off the desktop, I get a few moments a day. The rest I do from my phone.

I am still writing and working and drawing, but unfortunately for me, I don't have time to type and edit and post.  It makes life interesting --especially when my tratorous muses inspire me when I have no time to write or no time to share anything.

I'm getting back to one of my original pieces, a hetero called "Strings" that involves a sex-symbol musicain and a cellist. It's been rather fun to play in and write for.

I'm also reworking my pet supernatural setting and setting rules and pinning down races and things. It can be tedioius but I find it rewarding --especially when I can see how all of the stories and starts fit together.

My third major project right now is my novella, "Bibliophile". I have actually outlined my plot, written more scenes, and come to a better understanding of my characters. Connected to that story is the YA story I want to write called "Dream Guy". As I understand more about Reid and Saxon and Carson, I'm coming to understand more about Gypsy and her best friend, too...

Anyway! I wanted to let you guys know I'm not dead and I'm still working!

Latter, my doves.
~Sins~

PS: I really want to write the next chapters for a few of my fan-fics, too! We'll have to see how my muses respond to my prodding!

PSS: I bought "Whiskey & Wry" by Rhys Ford and I devoured it! If you're looking for an awesome read, give her Sinners series a shot!

...and it's a rejection letter. Well, it's really nicely written, but it's a rejection letter nonetheless. Should I print it out and frame it? I mean, it's my very first one!

Anyone curious about what it said?

So, sometimes bad luck beckons good things!