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!

So, I may be joining the ranks of the "gainfully" employed soon, if a certain phone call  tomorrow pans out as it should.

Just in time for the latest snowstorm to strike!

I guess I've reached that point in my life. You know the one: where you look back with near perfect hindsight and wonder... As I wander story to story, trying to find the inspiration to write, I find myself there...

So here I sit, with someone else's stuffed penguin in my lap as  try to come up with the perfect opening line for a fairytale.

Well, that's not all I'm doing, really. It's just a part of it. So what in the heck am I talking about?

I'm getting to that!

Alright, so no one but me thinks that title is clever.  And most of you are wondering what in the heck is up with that quote. Just hold your horses, kids: I shall explain.

So, sometimes bad luck beckons good things!

Well, I haven't been on here in a while, I guess?

So, in case anyone cares, I've been working on some things!

• My out-of-season Valentine's fic!
  It's called "I Hate Valentine's Day" and it is actually based on two pieces of art --this piece written by ShadowHaloedAngel and this piece written by Phoneix-Faerie
  I believe I told Phoneix-Faerie that I wanted to write a piece to go with the set around... two years ago? (I don't think I ever mentioned it to ShadowHaloedAngel at all >.< ) Anyway, I've finally actually worked on it. So far, what I have done is posted on ff.net (here!), but when it is complete, I will post it here, as well!
  If you choose to read it, please read the others first (reading order is the order their linked to above), but also note that I sort of... started in an odd place? It makes sense, but it's not quite where I would have predicted starting it, myself...
  
  
• My first hetero story in... God, let's not even go there, 'kay?
  It's looking to turn into a bit of a thriller or a zombie tale. I'm not sure yet, haha.
  It's been a bit since I've really developed a new setting (I got so stuck in Mystic and RFed.) that it's being a bit of a challenge...
  
  
• What might (hopefully) be my first published m/m romance?
  So far, it's gone through two names already. Most recently, I've settled on "Music of Our Own".
  One of the publishers I stalk follow is having open submissions for an anthology, and this story should fit the criteria, since I really doubt I'll go over 12,000 words... Of course, then it has to impress the editor in charge of the project, but hopefully I'll finish with enough time to work out all the kinks.
  I intend to work with a different pen-name than I normally do, but that might change along the way... I'll let y'all know?
  
  
• My reading list?
  There's... oh, 10 library books lost in my room (not really lost, lol). I'm working through them slowly, since I really want to work on other things... Still, I can't not finish "The Little Prince" by Antoine de Saint Exupery!
  The novels are definitely on hold, but I also can't ignore the draw of "Tao Te Ching" (translated by Sam Hamill) because only a poet can leave the mystery in the mystics...
  And there's the book of poetry... I'm almost done with that one, at least!
  My book on writing... probably should finish reading it before I finish a piece I hope to publish, huh...?
  And my reference books... well, they're eclectic but appropriate in their own way!
  
  
• My challenge!
  Well, the compositions for it? It'll be a bit before you actually see another from me, I'm afraid everything is pushing my work on that aside for now...