Hey Steemitbloggers,

I've been away, but I've still been writing.

Let's update you on the basic facts, and then I'll give you the touchy feely stuff.

I've been publishing my work on chrismccron.com. I need to build up a portfolio on my own website to land writing gigs down the road. It was difficult to keep up with a publishing schedule on two websites, so I made the decision to focus on my personal website for a bit. It's not complete, but I am chipping away at it.

If you'd like to read something fresh of mine, here are two pieces that are my best work:

• Death Scares You? Read This.
• The Advice That All Young Artists Need To Hear

Also, I've purchased a DSLR for video and an H6 Zoom Audio Recorder for podcasting. I'm looking to create content through writing, video, and audio eventually, so I have been tinkering away with those new toys. More to come on that.

Unfortunately, I've been facing some difficulties in my personal life. This has been challenging. I'm just happy that I've stuck to being creative in any form at this point. I am sorry that it hasn't been on Steemit, but I am looking to change that. Writing and moving towards launching other creative projects has helped me to stay level through these hard times.

I'd encourage anyone that is going through a tough time to keep creating. Don't wait for things to get better. Create what you want to create right in the middle of the shitstorm. Creating meaning out of your struggles can help to make it all seem worthwhile again.

Anyways, I am happy to be creating and sharing my work with the world, even though things seem grim at the moment.

Thanks for reading,
@ChrisMcCron

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