I've read Messenger and Transmigrant and have Loretto on my TBR list. I'm currently reading Never Broken by Lori Duffy Foster, which to my knowledge, isn't a Substacker but an indie book I won from a StoryGraph giveaway.
A friend of mine asked me about my goals for 2026 and I told her that this time, I had decided that I was gonna think big. Like really shoot for the stars. Unfortunately, my aim must be incredibly bad or maybe I was too distracted by that star, because just hours later, I landed on the asphalt and just hours after that, both my arms were in a cast. So, I have now decided that my new plan for 2026 is to go back to setting realistic goals for myself.
For some reason you reminded me of an old Calvin and Hobbs cartoon where Calvin wishes for his own personal continent and Hobbs wishes for a sandwich. The last panel is Hobbs eating a sandwich saying "I got MY wish!"
Good luck with your realistic goals and Merry Christmas!
It's one wrists and a bone in the other hand. Not super fun, but it's healing well, apparently, and my fingers are working much better now--I can actually move most of them. Buuut, I think I'll spend the next week doing research instead of doing the actual writing.
Think I actually saw that Calvin and Hobbs cartoon and yes, that's it!
This is the first time I wish I bought your The Sandcastle in the Rain as an ebook instead of paperback, because this would have been the perfect time to read it. So far I really like it! It's one of those books that you don't want to end. Is wishing for a continuation a realistic wish?
Thank you very much and a Merry Christmas to you too!
It's just a bit frustrating. The worst pain is gone (I even returned the morphine I had left) and it will probably heal as it should. Operation on the wrist on Monday, to make sure.
Just a combination of a small tear in the asphalt that I missed and me not lifting my feet high enough.
That's so sweet(!), but it wouldn't feel right. I'm sure I could hold the pocketbook in a week or so. I really do appreciate the offer, though!
I am liking it and my fingers are crossed for the potential sequel.
I think I'll be able to review more books in 2026 than 2025, but I don't think I'll ever be able to keep up with the pace that you (or for that matter Gabriel Maestas) are able to read. Perhaps if I gave up on food or sleep?
I reeeeeeally pushed myself to get the numbers I did this year (plus spliced in a few novellas that could be torn through in a sitting or two). I definitely sacrificed some sleep though lol.
Oh man... I flirted with the idea of Indie '26 and it made my eyes cross. There will definitely be some indie books in 2026 but it won't be the spectacle I made it this year. I have a few trad published ones that have been sitting on deck until I finished my year of indie reads.
I've read Messenger and Transmigrant and have Loretto on my TBR list. I'm currently reading Never Broken by Lori Duffy Foster, which to my knowledge, isn't a Substacker but an indie book I won from a StoryGraph giveaway.
I added Messenger to my tbr list based upon your review 😊
What's in store for Fiction and Fables in 2026?
I guess pretty much the same: book reviews and lists and indie book spotlights.
A friend of mine asked me about my goals for 2026 and I told her that this time, I had decided that I was gonna think big. Like really shoot for the stars. Unfortunately, my aim must be incredibly bad or maybe I was too distracted by that star, because just hours later, I landed on the asphalt and just hours after that, both my arms were in a cast. So, I have now decided that my new plan for 2026 is to go back to setting realistic goals for myself.
Broken arms doesn't sound like fun for a writer!
For some reason you reminded me of an old Calvin and Hobbs cartoon where Calvin wishes for his own personal continent and Hobbs wishes for a sandwich. The last panel is Hobbs eating a sandwich saying "I got MY wish!"
Good luck with your realistic goals and Merry Christmas!
It's one wrists and a bone in the other hand. Not super fun, but it's healing well, apparently, and my fingers are working much better now--I can actually move most of them. Buuut, I think I'll spend the next week doing research instead of doing the actual writing.
Think I actually saw that Calvin and Hobbs cartoon and yes, that's it!
This is the first time I wish I bought your The Sandcastle in the Rain as an ebook instead of paperback, because this would have been the perfect time to read it. So far I really like it! It's one of those books that you don't want to end. Is wishing for a continuation a realistic wish?
Thank you very much and a Merry Christmas to you too!
Oh my gosh, I hope you're able to enjoy Christmas and recovery quickly! What happened?
I can send you an eBook copy as a gift if you'd like. Glad you're liking it so far. Someday there might be a sequel.
It's just a bit frustrating. The worst pain is gone (I even returned the morphine I had left) and it will probably heal as it should. Operation on the wrist on Monday, to make sure.
Just a combination of a small tear in the asphalt that I missed and me not lifting my feet high enough.
That's so sweet(!), but it wouldn't feel right. I'm sure I could hold the pocketbook in a week or so. I really do appreciate the offer, though!
I am liking it and my fingers are crossed for the potential sequel.
I’m hoping to complete my book in 26, and no clue on the second part 😀
An admirable goal! If it's a genre I read I'll add it to my list!
Fuckin' eh, man! I am honoured that you are aspiring to the absolute insanity that I signed myself up for with Indie '25!
I also did not know you were recommending me, so allow me to return the favour!
Cheers to a great 2026 of indie reads for you!
It's my pleasure!
I think I'll be able to review more books in 2026 than 2025, but I don't think I'll ever be able to keep up with the pace that you (or for that matter Gabriel Maestas) are able to read. Perhaps if I gave up on food or sleep?
Is an Indie '26 on The Word Dump schedule?
I reeeeeeally pushed myself to get the numbers I did this year (plus spliced in a few novellas that could be torn through in a sitting or two). I definitely sacrificed some sleep though lol.
Oh man... I flirted with the idea of Indie '26 and it made my eyes cross. There will definitely be some indie books in 2026 but it won't be the spectacle I made it this year. I have a few trad published ones that have been sitting on deck until I finished my year of indie reads.