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January 7, 2026
Elsewhere Updates

Bring on 2026!

Happy New Year, Fellow Creature!    Can’t believe that we’re already into 2026. 2025 went by both fast and slow at the same time, where delightful periods where it felt like it was crawling, and then other times where it went by in a blink.    As I’ve mentioned in my newsletter, 2025 was the year of building. While I didn’t get to drop anything new, I did a lot of work behind the scenes:   Re-editing book 1 of the Scarred World Saga: Sword of the Scarred Finishing draft 1 of book 2: Stone of the Scarred Finishing draft 1 of book 3: Sins of the Scarred Starting draft 1 of book 4: Scorn of the Scarred ...

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by Jeffrey Hall
July 27, 2025
Elsewhere Updates

It Is Done!

Hail, Fellow Creatures!   I hope all is good in your woods on this July day. It’s been a bit since I’ve posted an update here, but that’s because Casco and I have been knee-deep in the Scarred World Saga, exploring Moonsland and beyond.   Where has it led us?   To the end of book 3!    As of last week, I’ve officially written The End in Sins of the Scarred, putting the finishing touches on draft 1 with the total word count ending up at just under 110k, a volume I’m certain will expand as I go back and rewrite scenes.   But dang, it feels good to get to that milestone.   After months of being in the depths of Requiem and...

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by Jeffrey Hall
May 1, 2025
Elsewhere Updates

Updates From Elsewhere

Ahoy, Fellow Creatures!    I hope all is good in thy woods. Casco and I coming at you today from a journey deep into Elsewhere, where we’ve started really getting back into the swing of this whole writing thing.    I’ve been averaging progress on Sin of the Scarred, book 3 of the Scarred World saga, on a daily basis and making headway into the story.  As of posting this, I’m just a little under 44k words!    While I've still got around 60k left to go, this feels like a big win to turn the ship around and start heading in the right direction.    As I’ve been saying throughout this journey, I want to share more of where I’m...

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by Jeffrey Hall
April 15, 2025
Elsewhere Updates

We’re Back!

We’re back, Fellow Creatures!   Or maybe I should say I’m back. I don’t think Casco ever really went anywhere. He’s always lurking about Elsewhere looking for treats and adventure.   But I have returned after another unplanned hiatus to be more consistent on this blog once (and in my writing habits).   Where have I been, you ask?   Busy with life changes like switching out my day job for a new one.  I know, I know, I’m sad to say it’s not making the switch to full-time authorship yet either, instead, I made the extremely difficult decision to leave my current organization and the people I love within it to pursue a new challenge, one that i’m hopeful is...

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by Jeffrey Hall
January 2, 2025
Elsewhere Updates

Happy 2025 Fellow Creatures!

Happy New Year, Fellow Creatures! Hope your holidays were fantastic (or still are if you’re still celebrating.)   Can’t believe 2025 is here! I feel this way at the start of a new year, but I sense great hope and ambition in the air and I’m trying to capitalize on that a bit with writing Sin of the Scarred.   As of writing this I’m about 14k into book 3 of the Scarred World Saga with still plenty more to go.    All this is to say, I’m going silent until the start of February on the blog and social (though I’ll still be active on my Newsletter) so I can concentrate on a big push for book 3.    I...

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by Jeffrey Hall
September 15, 2024
Elsewhere Updates Uncategorized

Back to School!

If you follow my newsletter (which I hope you do!), you know it’s been a wild last couple of weeks.   School is officially back in session!   And while the Summer has been great, and I think the boys have thoroughly enjoyed it with all the outside shenanigans and burying themselves in probably way too much ice cream, I think we all agreed it was time to get back to a bit of a routine.   But with that routine comes the chaos. Homework. Packing lunches. Slinging out breakfast just in time before the bus arrives. Driving to and from Fall sports.  Ensuring that everyone gets to bed a reasonable hour so we’re not zombies come the weekend…   If...

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by Jeffrey Hall
August 15, 2024
Elsewhere Updates Uncategorized

A Plethora of Inspiration

Hot dang, it’s a great time to be a consumer!    As a writer and an in-the-works artist, inspiration is the unexpected fuel that gives rise to a boost of creativity and productivity.    While I’ve learned not to rely on it for motivation,  it’s nice when it does hit as it provides a bonus flare to the imagination that can leave ye feeling invigorated and more curious than ever.   Of late, I’ve been fortunate enough to come across a wealth of great works of art that have colored me excited and thought I’d share in case you’re wondering where I’m spending my time/curious on my thoughts of where to direct your eyeballs on the seemingly unlimited amount...

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by Jeffrey Hall
April 2, 2024
Elsewhere Updates

The Wonders of Walking

If you are in a bad mood go for a walk.If you are still in a bad mood go for another walk.   So sayeth the wise Hippocrates.   If I could add my own twist to it.    If you are stuck in a plot point go for a walk. If you are still stuck in a plot point go for another walk.   Over the past couple of months I’ve realized the power of getting out and getting some steps in, mostly thanks to the new pup. That little fur beast needs his exercise and because of welcoming him to our home, the mileage has increased. Significantly.    Usually about 3-4 miles a day. Some in the morning, pre-work, a mile...

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by Jeffrey Hall
February 26, 2024
Elsewhere Updates

Getting Back To It!

I’m back (if you even knew I left at all.)    Like I said in one of my last blogs, I needed a little recharge after going hard to get Shadow of the Dragod out, finishing my yet-to-be-released standalone novel, standing up a new website, and starting up Stone of the Scarred.  I was feeling burnt out, and as I learned in past stretches, there’s only one way for me to cure that feeling.   Take a break.   So I decided to take a few months to try to get back to neutral. Hiking, reading, training the new pup, playing with the kiddos, and catching up on some video games.            A little mid-hike hurdle that decided to pose for...

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by Jeffrey Hall
January 11, 2024
Elsewhere Updates

Hiatus Update

Howdy there, Fellow Creatures!    It's been a little while since I've said anything on this page and that's because I've been on a scheduled break.   After the release of Shadow of the Dragod, finishing my unreleased, stand-alone novel, Under a God-Made Mountain, starting Stone of the Scarred, and getting this new website off the ground, I needed a bit of a hiatus to regroup and recharge.    I'm happy to say I've been doing that, focusing on my family, health, and having a little bit of fun. Baldur’s Gate 3, Blue-Eye Samurai, Scavengers Reign, hiking with Casco, coaching my boys’ basketball teams, planning a 2024 trip with Mrs. Elsewhere…    It's been a good little break to reenergize and...

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by Jeffrey Hall
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