What’s on My Writing Desk?

 

OCTOBER 3, 2026

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What’s on My Writing Desk: Freezier Weebles, The Life of Clover and Two New Cookbooks

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A few new sketches, stories in various stages of editing and illustration, and two cookbooks that started as one. There is plenty happening on my writing desk, even if it takes a little time to get everything out into the world.

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The Life of Clover is being illustrated, and I’m planning another illustrated book for 2027. I’m currently working out Clover’s look, with a few sketches also underway for some of the short stories so I can offer them as digital files on the website.

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I applied for the ISBN numbers on September 16 to get the publishing process started. It appears the wait times have jumped to two months, so unfortunately, I’m moving the planned book launches to 2027. That gives me more time to finish the illustrations, editing and formatting too.

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I’ve chosen to self-publish and go digital for the first publication of The Life of Clover and two other stories close to my heart. Once those are complete, I’ll get back to Climate Collateral, resolve its final structure and work towards having that out in 2027 as well.

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OH, I have the recipe books for sourdough and soups too. One book became two as I separated the material into categories. The recipes are compiled and tested, and I’m formatting those books too. But the little projects come first to make room for the bigger ones.

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I do finish things. Sometimes it just takes a little time. It’s a challenge to pick just one to finish.

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While I wait, I’m writing and sketching my Freezier Weebles and tweaking the other illustrations I have underway. They give my creative brain a little exercise. 

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I’m also fleshing out the older notes for Ravenscraig. The first short story is available here on the website for anyone who is curious. I originally created that world for role-play, so I’m now working on building it for readers. I’ll have more short stories in mid-October.

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I’ll continue working on the artwork while these projects are in various stages of editing, waiting or illustration. There is always something on the desk.

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I am still reworking a few chapters of Climate Collateral before sending it out for one more read-through. I am happy with the story, but there are still a few areas to tighten and places where I need to make sure everything flows well.

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Climate Corridors has already begun to take shape as another story within the world I created, but I need to finish Climate Collateral before I travel too far down that road.SO many ideas, I'm going to take the rest of this year to finish the smaller projects and will tackle them each as I move through it all.

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My real-world work sometimes changes the schedule. Projects for other people come first when they arrive, but thankfully, I can often take a short rest afterward and return to my own writing with fresh eyes. I have deliberately placed three other projects on the back burner until I finish the work already on my desk.

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There is still plenty of work ahead, but it feels good to be writing, illustrating and slowly bringing these projects together.

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Please check back to see what moves from my writing desk into the world.

I’m looking forward to getting these projects completed, and I hope to see you again!

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What are Freezier Weebles?

 

Freezier Weebles come in many shapes and sizes. Born in the fall, they are created from acorns, beechnuts, and maple keys. I often see them sleeping among the leaves, not yet ready to wake up. They are a product of my imagination when I allow it time to wander and explore what is right in front of me. The ones I see these days are created in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.

 

You may catch a glimpse of them while out strolling or just taking a minute to look around you. Freezier Weebles only appear when they want to be seen.

 

You must be completely relaxed, allowing yourself the time and space to quiet your mind, for them to finally come into view. Many people can see them if they just allow themselves a moment of quiet.

 

An acorn body with maple key wings makes one of the prettiest Freezier Weebles. Depending on the species of maple, or any other tree that grows samaras, their wingspan can vary considerably. I have seen long, elongated wings that look almost waspish compared to the compact maple samaras that give the Freezier Weebles their many other wing styles.

 

They last from autumn until the heaviest snowfall, when the first thick blanket of Canadian snow puts them back to sleep for the winter.

 

They have cousins in the spring, too. Once the snow clears, you can usually find them tucked among the rose hips and spring spiderwebs, though they tend to hide a little more cleverly.

 

Children see them much more readily than adults do. I think it is simply because they are closer to the ground. I’ve noticed they naturally love to stop, slow down, and just look at twigs and such, but I meander.

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Two new short stories added Feel free to check out two free short stories for you to read at your leisure.

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Short Stories to Sample PDFs for free

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