Changes and Routes

My roommate decided to move out in January. While it is unfortunate considering the time and effort it takes to find a suitable roommate, and that we developed a routine, thinking about it, this may be a blessing in disguise. I will be married by the time that he leaves, and this will allow me and my soon-to-be-wife to live in our own place uninterrupted. If we should decide to get a roommate, then we can decide on one together instead of having the one that I picked. It is a change that I was not expecting, but may actually be helpful.

I have been hesitant to send out query letters to literary agents considering that I will not be in the U.S. for two weeks in January. It will also allow me to strongly consider if I should take the self-publishing route once I get married and have gotten back to the U.S. at the end of January. One thing that was noticeable when I was researching books of my genre is that there are a majority of intersectional books out now, and that being something of a strong focus these days as far as what publishers are looking for. There is nothing wrong with that and their prerogative, but it is different from what I am writing currently.

Despite it all, I just want to create good stories. I have to really think about where I want to go with my writing and publishing my stories. Should I follow the trends or go against the grain? We will see, and I am still optimistic coming into 2023.