The Lovecraft eZine is going on a very temporary hiatus. I’ll explain below, but before I do, here’s a list of what’s NOT changing during the hiatus:
- The Sunday podcast aka the regular audio podcast. I’ll still do this every Sunday. (See the upcoming guest list here, scroll down a bit.)
- The Patreon podcast and other patreon benefits. I’ll still do several Patreon podcasts per month; in fact, I’ve got a new one coming up this week.
- I’ll (obviously) still be taking care of current advertisers and new advertisers. Gotta keep the ship afloat! If you’re a current advertiser with a question, or someone who is considering advertising, go here for more information and for the contact email address.
- I’m giving out some signed W.H. Pugmire books. I have’t yet had time to select the winners, but I’ll do that during the hiatus.
- Current authors: You know who you are. If you have a book in the works with me, that WILL happen. It will just be a bit delayed.
I won’t be checking email except in unique cases. I need to focus on my son. I’m NOT complaining, because this is helping him, and the folks who contributed to the GoFundMe made it possible, but… Monday through Friday, I drive him to a town an hour away from here. Then he has a treatment done, then we drive an hour back. This pretty much takes up half my day. It exhausts me, and it makes it hard to get much else done, especially considering that I’m dealing with some serious health issues myself — and they are getting worse.
So the bottom line is that the hiatus will continue until the Monday through Friday doctor drives are finished.
Not of that is a complaint. I’m lucky to have the wife and son that I have, and the friends that I’ve made through the eZine mean so much to me. I’m lucky that you folks have made my son’s treatment possible. I’ve got a lot to be thankful for.
As I say, none of that is a complaint — it’s just so you all understand the reason behind the hiatus.
Thanks for all the support, folks. I truly do appreciate it.
— Mike
Hope for the best for both you and your son.
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Thanks for letting us know. Take good care of you and your family.
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I wish you the best for you and your family, Mike. You’ve given so much to the community… taking your time is not a big deal. Take care.
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Very understandable and a good move for both you and your son. Your dedication to the Lovecraft eZine over the years remains admirable and a blessing to many of us. But now you definitely need to focus on family matters and I’m sure you’ll have all of our blessings in doing that. Taking care of your son – and your self – comes first! The Elder Gods can be patient. best regards – rdl
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There are times when our professional lives have to take a back seat to our personal lives and this is surely that time for you and your family. I wish you and yours the very best.
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Mike,
I’m hoping for the very best for you, your son, and your wife too; and truly sorry for your ongoing medical issues!
The Lovecraft eZine is a wonderful place, but it will be even more wonderful when it’s not such a drain on you in the future.
Stay healthy and happy as you can; and have a celebration when things get better for you and yours!
And, Thank You for everything you have done for the entire Lovecraftian community!
Will Hart
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I hope all be well with you and your family Mike, and thanks for all of the great, fun stuff at Lovecraft E-zine. 🙂
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I had no prior knowledge of your ezine or your unfortunate circumstances. There is so many things that I have been through myself . Godspeed !
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Please accept my prayers and hopes for your son, you and your family.
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Your contributions are both unique and valuable. But, after 32 years an RN myself, I can confirm that you can’t take of other people if you don’t take of yourself. Scaling back on other tasks when facing yours (or other’s) health problem are a part of that. It was good of you to offer us an explanation. You have my respect and best wishes to you and your family.
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Aargh! Can’t edit major typo at 5am. So sorry. meant to say, ” you can’t take care of other people if you don’t take care of yourself. ” Fudge.
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You take care of family first. I have been with yall for a long time and understand where you are coming from. The world can wait. Your family can’t or shouldn’t. We all love you and wish yall the best you can have.
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Wishing you all the best. Much love ❤️ and prayers. Take care of your family and yourself.
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Take care of yourself and your family first. Wishing you and yours the best.
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