April: interesting month!
- Writing wise, I set out to log about forty minutes of focused drafting time per day, minus travel days. I stuck to this goal except for taking three hours off at the end of the month to focus on getting Bloodsick Girls (chapters 1-3) all posted (typing, editing, formatting, AO3 setup, etc.)! I’m so excited to be working on something new. I also posted What Comes After the Tower and What I’ve Almost Become (parts of the What We’ve Almost Forgotten series), as well as an essay: Fawning vs. Submission, for a total of almost 20,000 words this month.
- In May, my goal is to log about forty-five minutes of focused drafting time per day, minus travel days. I might edit this goal once I get my election worker schedule for early voting, so I can prioritize my hours at the polls. You can always keep up with my progress on TrackBear! Please feel free to poke me about my progress throughout the month.
- And if you haven’t heard: I’m currently actively seeking writing partners! Check here for details.
- Teaching wise, in April, I returned (virtually) to Wicked Grounds for my positions class. Thank you to everyone who attended, and the Wicked Grounds team as always!
- In May, you can catch me teaching my Contract Systems class for the Portland Leather Alliance! Get all the details here.
- We had one Las Vegas TNG (The Next Generation) event this month: one of our usual munches, thanks to a wonderful returning guest host! Thank you to everyone who attended.
- In May, we’ll have another munch on the 18th, also by a guest host! If you happen to be 18-35 and local to the Vegas area, join us.
- For the Neon Cactus Wordsmiths, I hosted two Discord write-ins this month. Thanks to everyone who attended! (My third write-in for this month was cancelled due to heading to the ER instead—but all is well!)
- In May, I’ll be hosting one Discord write-in on the thirteenth. (My other usual slot is also pending my early voting schedule.) If you happen to be a Las Vegas based writer, join us for those and more.
- We’re super officially gearing up for the 2027 Leather Leadership Conference. Come Lead With Hope with us in Portland, February 26th-28th, 2027! Now is the time to get your early bird tickets. I’m honored to be the 2026-2027 LLC returning Board Secretary, Communications Director, and new Community Engagement Chair.
- FLAIR Forbidden is happening November 20th-22nd. I’ve been at work with the FLAIR team on Operations and Marketing! Join us for a virtual conference all about celebrating women+ in authority and those who love them. And yes, FLAIR’s early bird registration is also now live!
Other updates from this month:
- Here are some of my favorite photos from this month.
- In April, I really enjoyed Intentional by Chris Bailey and Looking Up by Matthew Cappucci. My goal is to spend at least thirty minutes learning/reading every day. Keep up with my reading on StoryGraph! And please drop any recommendations for me in the comments.
- And yes, I did go back to Disneyland, this time for a day trip with friends! I went to some other amazing events this month as well.
- April gratitude: baths, pancakes, so many great events, and the good folx at the ER!
Thanks for everything this month; have a happy, healthy, and safe May!
HannahTheScribe 