It occurred to me today that it’s been a while since I told you guys I might have been exposed to the coronavirus. I know I vanish for long periods normally, but I haven’t normally told you I might have a fatal disease before doing so. An update feels like it’s in order, even if it’s just to point out I’m still alive.
It turned out that we were clear of COVID-19, so that turned out to be a non-problem. Thank you for all your well-wishes for my mother. Unfortunately, there was really no way short of an actual miracle that she was going to get better and she passed away in her sleep on Easter Monday. I’m staying with my father at the moment to help him through the aftermath, but I am still doing some work because it keeps my mind busy.
Out in the world, things are a bit crazy. I’m actually fairly worried about you guys. A lot of you live in America and the virus has really clobbered the US. I don’t know how many of you are in New York City, but that place has seen almost as much death as the entirety of the UK! So, basically: yes, I’ve had a bad month or so over here, but I really do hope that all of you are staying safe and having a better time than I am. I will be back with a new book as soon as I can manage it, possibly around mid-June. Frankly, I could use the positive feeling of getting some good writing done at the moment.
Also, just because I got a little time to render some stuff last night, please enjoy a pin-up of Nava in a corset.
Witches and Ray-Guns 
My condolences for your lost, I am pleased to hear that you are as well as can be in face of such a personal tragedy.
Sorry to hear about your mum and my condolences to you and your dad. Downunder we seem to be doing much better than much of the developed world. Who knows how bad things are in Africa and countries like Bangladesh. Here out fatalities are still less than 100 people, unlike the UK, US and parts of Europe. Best wishes to all of you and see you on the other side of this mess. BTW I’ve finally gotten to Nava’s latest story and am enjoying the ride.
My most sincere condolences for your loss…
Sorry you lost your Mom – good for you to be helping your Dad out at this time.
Sorry to hear about your Mum. My own family had a bit of a brush with something back in Feb but nothing serious came of it. My dad has underlying health issues so mum has basically locked him in his shed with his train set to ride out the lockdown.
I am so sorry to hear about your Mum. Although there are so many other grieving families right now I am sure it doesn’t make it any easier.
I have read pretty much every book you have written and you are definitely very close to the top of my favourite authors list. Your latest adventure of Nava has certainly helped me through part of the lockdown. I also absolutely love your artwork, it helps bring the stories to life in a spectacular way.
Take your time to recover and keep up the good work. Looking forward to your next book
So sorry to hear about your mom. No matter what you tell yourself it is still a hard blow to take. Don’t make the mistake I did and bottle up your grief to be strong for others. If someone doesn’t like it , tough shit. It is necessary for you.
I’m in that age group that is more at risk. I am not being foolish, but I also am not scared by the thought of dying. I wish the younger crowd used their head and realized that just because you are allowed to do something it might not be a wise choice.
One big factor here in the U.S. Is the loss of medical insurance if you lose your job. Hospitals do not treat uninsured the same as those who can pay or have insurance.
It will get better. Even Europe recovered fron the Black Death after a while.
I can only add my condolences at your loss. With the pandemic taking over our lives, loss due to other conditions comes as even move of a shock. I just learned about the passing of a gentle soul I knew back in the ’90s. IMO he was way to young to be taken by a stroke.
In the end you were – and are – there and that’s what matters. Take care of your family.
Here in the greater Chicago area we’re doing okay. Shelter-in-place remains in effect and we’re trying to do the right things. Thankfully Illinois’ leadership is following the data and science & isn’t bowing to those who would place the economy over human life.
Condolences for your loss. So good that you can be there for your dad (& he for you…). I’m here in Florida, on the Space Coast (yeah, that big bump on the East Coast where they keep tossing stuff up to space).
Glad to hear you’ve missed the Covid rollercoaster! I drive a taxi, and it’s pins and needles for just about every pickup. Need the job to pay the rent, but I’m almost glad that business is down like the price of gas!
Stay Safe, Stay Healthy, and keep writing, gives you something to stay busy with and us something to stay sane with! Thank you for sharing your wonderful imagination! ^.^
My sincerest condolences to you, your dad and the rest of your family for the loss of your mum.
I am a bit late reading this, but I too offer my condolences.
Love them or hate them, our parents are our parents. They brought us into the world and they are the faces and voices we remember the best.
I lost my own mother in 2012 to an illness that had no cure. Amyloidosis still doesn’t although there is a bit more hope now for a future cure. The utter lack of her singing and laughing hurts to this day. All I could do was be there for her while she faded bit by bit. All I could do was hold her as she cried when she lost the ability to sing. I couldn’t do ANYTHING else and I am still mad about that. At myself, at the medical establishment, at her and it certainly wasn’t HER fault.
The pain never goes away completely from what I understand. Part of me wishes it would, but part of me is glad I remember her. She was my mom and loved me no matter how badly i messed up. My memory is messing up more and more as time goes by, but I remember my mother. The good and the bad. I have been told many times that grief is a spiral. It It will fade and then it will come back. It will tell yo that you are all alone. That is a a LIE!
You are not alone, good sir. I was when my mom died because her second husband was and is a lying, lazy sack of dog manure who left me to handle all of the affairs until my older sister could fly in three days later. I will hate that man for the rest of my life. Not for what he did to me, for what he did to my mom. He ignored her while she faded, because her dying interfered with his comfort.
I say this not for sympathy on my part, but to try and alleviate some of your pain by sharing yours and mine. I cannot do any more and I know it, but I can try. Mom would want no less of me.
Good luck. Know that you are not alone no matter how much it hurts.
Sorry for the loss of your mom. Glad you are their for your dad. Here in Canada we are not as bad off as the United states, hate seeing all the loss of life when something could have been done sooner if certain higher ups had paid attention. Anyway I love your writing and am always checking amazon to see when ya put something new out. All the best and take care of yourself and your dad.