Work I released this year

1. Five-Star Cottage (a free read)

New things I learned about

1. Life after social media
2. Digital carbon footprints
3. The "hyperactive hive mind"
4. Permaculture, but with technology
5. The dark side of DRM

What I wish I did less of What I wish I did more of

• I'm happy with how I spent my time this year.

Books/Stories that grabbed me

1. Time Was by Ian McDonald
2. Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica
3. Vibes & Feels by Sarah Skye
4. Tentacle by Rita Indiana
5. This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone

Movies that grabbed me

1. Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022)
2. The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022)
3. The Lost City of D (2022)
4. Language Lessons (2021)
5. The Lobster (2015)

What I’m grateful for

1. My family
2. My friends 🥐🤓💻🏕
3. My psych
4. Perth weather
5. A loving home

My hopes for next year

1. Fall in love with gardening again
2. Finish writing the Satine series
3. Start work on a new novelette (codename: "Laceweave")
4. Learn more about sustainability
5. Finish outlining The Basilica Conspiracy