Back on Track?

Alienus Tempus is still alive. Rumors of my demise have been highly exaggerated. I've had moments when I've thought I'd never escape the tight grip of mental illness and depression. Despite the struggle I've made recent progress on AT. For one, I've roughed out an introduction.

To understand my life, one must be aware of how Philip K Dick's world has influenced me. I've found to facilitate this, a minimum amount of knowledge of PKD is necessary.

The "mini-bio" is my chapter 2 and is titled "PKD 101". Most of this will already be known by people who are familiar with Phil. It's meant to be a brief review and a gentle introduction to the newcomer. It's just a first draft and resembles more of an outline. More information is needed. And then more revising.

The next phase involves rewriting my experiences so that they will be more engaging. To make it read more like a traditional memoir, with all it's tools that are used in fiction. This involves a delicate balance between showing and telling which will be a challenge. A challenge that can lead to multiple benefits such as memory recall as I place myself squarely in the action.

Another benefit could be that I'll invoke more emotion and reflection as if I were actually reliving the experience. This translates to more engagement and empathy from the reader.

Alas, I have a major obstacle, or block, if you will. There is a lot of necessary telling in my story as it seems a majority of my scenes involve scenarios which don't include people. Unless they happen to be characters on television. This means there is less dialogue as I'm describing events that are happening while I'm usually the only one around. This is how the Universe has communicated with me. Mostly. So, it's a real challenge to make it sound more like the traditional memoir. But, who says it has too? Right?

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Come check out my Patreon page

www.patreon.com/sf_writer_mdk

I'd like to introduce you to my Patreon account. As some of you know, I've felt the Universe pulling at my writers brain. Okay, so actually it's shoving me off my feet.

Historically, it's been that its shoved me straight on my ass; Alas, I get up and recompose myself every time. Sometimes it takes longer than other times.

I do know that writing and story is central to my life. If there's anything, almost nothing brings me the satisfaction and catharsis of making up extraordinary worlds with characters caught up in the most uncanny situations.

First, a disclaimer:

I'm in recovery mode from a recent autistic burnout situation. Comorbid depression, OCD and related conditions combined with the issues some high functioning autistics deal with can be a recipe for disaster. My entire life has been a series of ups and downs, the downs crashing down fast and hard as the downfall of a roller coaster... and I'm ready to direct that momementum into my fiction and memoir. -end of disclaimer

Having said that, those of you aware of my "mind" connection with Phillip K Dick will agree that writing is my dharma; my duty. It's not just that. I really do enjoy writing. And the writing will be good. Let the well of untapped potential be tapped...

This Patreon account and my generous patrons will hold me to some accountability. I pledge to be continuously coming up with original content for you to pursue and showing you what goes into creating my content. The writing is the primary focus, though I intend to work on drawings/sketchings, poetry, and even (a)muse you with my untamed guitar skills. Who knows, once I've learned Python, perhaps I'll code a small program just for you.

You can donate on a monthly basis for as little as $1.00 and as much as you wish. The more my generous patrons donate, the more time and focus I can place into my writing. The funds will cover both costs of living and necessary items, etc. for my content creation.

Anything you feel is worth beginning a donation would be greatly appreciated. I truly feel this is a medium that can really help me launch my writing career. Major kudos to all current and future patrons. Thank you so much!