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G'day all.

I wanted to give everyone a heads up on breaks in the release schedule over the next six months. The short version is that there will be a few breaks, but they will generally be shorter. No full months off, and no paused billing. I have well and truly learned my lesson there.

Mum (unconfirmed): Date unconfirmed, 1 week off
As many of you know, my mum hasn't been in the best of health. She has an auto-immune disease, spent a lot of last year in and out of hospital, and she's already had her first trip there this year. Because I foresee this continuing, I've been arranging for a place near her where I can stay for extended periods and be able to write. That means fewer, hopefully zero, last minute emergency breaks. I might need to take a week to go over and finalise those arrangements, but I can hopefully organise that remotely, meaning no break. Date uncertain, but probably in March.

Writers Trip: Last week of February, 1 week off
I'll be going for a trip to the with some other litRPG writers in February. Should be a fun time.

Family & Friends Trip: End of March - start of April, 2-3 weeks off
I've been organising a big trip for family and friends for about two years, and it's finally happening. Mum is quite excited, so hopefully her health holds up.

LitRPG Con: Back half of July, 1-2 weeks off
This year sees the inaugural LitRPG Con in Denver, Colorado. I know a lot of big litRPG names will be trying to make it, being the first one. I will likely be doing this instead of Dragon Con, as I want to keep my US trips to once per year if I can.

Rest of 2025:
I don't yet know what the rest of the year looks like. I don't currently plan to attend Dragon Con, so no break for that. I will likely take another lengthy break in late spring or summer (southern hemisphere), which could fall in November, December or January, depending on what else happens.

Comments

Matt Hosking

Can I be the first to offer to take you out to dinner in Denver?

Solace

Always good to have a rough idea of what's what, hope the year goes well for ya

Border_Reaver

Take your breaks man, nothing worth killing yourself over and you're still one of the most prodigious writers I've ever seen. Best wishes for your mum

Soli116

There's a litRPG con in Denver? What drinks with umbrellas do you want?

Naotsugu97

Have fun dude-bro!!!! The wifey and I just got back from the Bahamas, and let me say that I enjoyed every day! I hope all your trips are enjoyable and relaxing too. Especially wish for your mom to feel good!

Ravert

Take care , we will be waiting

xXMetrinSlerbaXx

Regarding the writer trip, a trip to the what? There seems to be a word missing.

Rowdy Robby

Enjoy yourself. We'll be here when you get back. Thanks for the updates. I appreciate it.

Will Mill

Wouldn't happen to be taking a cruise out of Brisbane for April, would you all?

Josh A

Thanks for the heads up, and thank you for taking care of yourself and your family. If you're like me, I'm sure you write better and are happier when things aren't hanging over your head.

Richard Tatar

We love ya and hope the best for you and your family. I am excited to hopefully me you in Denver. Best of luck to and everybody else. BISCUITS

Jacob Stevenson

Best of luck to you and your ma, Shirt! We’re rooting for you both. Take care.

Aaron

Hope you still feel okay taking the month of December off to spend the holidays with your family. Make sure to take time for yourself as well!

Michael Smalley

You deserve all the breaks! It's still wild to me you even get 3 chapters out in a week!!

JL McDonald

Nice. I'm from the Denver area. I'll grab tickets to the LitRPG Con.

ABTelford

Thanks for the heads up! And hey, since you’ll be in the area, you should check out some of Southern Utah’s red desert national or state parks. Bryce Canyon, Zions, Arches National Park are my favorites.

Levi

Can you post a few pictures from your litrpg writers trip? Bonus question, are you going on an east coast fishing trip with Haylock of Heretical Fishing? I bet that guy loves to fish.

Austin Young

I truly wish you luck and for your mother's health to improve. I've started tons of people on your books. When I think back to the random whim that got me started reading this series I'm incredibly grateful. Thank you for all your hard work.

Rick

Take care of mum first. She did take care of you! Looking forward to that which you release.

Kamena

Well, I guess it's a good year for you to skip dragon con. I'm going to have a six month old, so I won't be able to go this year lol I do hope you are on this side of the country again soon-ish. I hope you have fun on your trips and that your mom is doing better!

Bingus McCready

I just wanna say I appreciate so much how communicative you are about your break/posting schedule. I couldn’t care less what it is—I mean, obviously, I’d like 10 chapters every day if you could swing it, but you get what I mean—as long as I know! As a fan of far, far, far too many works of media that are either long overdue, have no release window whatsoever, or are never coming out, I am grateful to no end that I at least always know when I’m gonna have new Monsters to read. I hope your mom is doing as well as she can be under the circumstances, and I hope you’re continuing to look out for yourself too! Caring for someone, even when you’re eager and willing, can be a monstrously draining thing, and it’s a little like oxygen masks on a plane—gotta put yours on before you can worry about anyone else’s!

James Shackelford

Perfect. Now I need to make plans to visit my family in Denver. My son would love to go to the LitRPG con too!! 😎

Shirtaloon

We're not fishing, that i know of, but Haylock will be there. And yes, he does.

Tristan Coburn

Your mom is too important. That should be the priority. I love all the books you put out and you have my support for the near future ❤️ have fun on your trips and enjoy ☺️

James Shackelford

Shirt, take the breaks as needed. Family is important. I can tell that you honestly want to produce work for our patronage, but take those breaks and keep sane. As for the last “pause”, I would prefer to just keep supporting you. 😉. I know that it ends up being a lot over all your patrons. But we believe in you.

Nikki Chasey

LIT RPG CON ??!! 💳💥💳💥

Joi Soto

Works for me! Don’t burn yourself out! I’m praying you keep this going indefinitely lol.

Laura Hemly

Thanks for keeping us updated on your plans. As so many others have said, your mum has to come first. I'm glad you're faithful cadre of readers are supporting you well enough that you can afford to set up a place to be near her and keep writing -- I know it means a lot to her to have you nearby when she needs help, while you're still able to write and she doesn't feel like she's messing up your life (even though she wouldn't be!). The internet makes so many of our jobs portable! Especially when family needs to come first.

Xander

Thanks for telling us!! I hope the best for your mom and she should always come first :) Make sure not to burn yourself out. It’s good to take mental breaks when you’re feeling overwhelmed. I’m looking forward to this year of chapters!!

Justin Mitchell

Before I found your work, I despaired of ever finding anyting I would like as much as Terry Pratchett or Robert Jordan. I'm so glad I found your books. The narrator on Audible is so freaking good! He really brings all of your characters to life.

bryan ortiz

Fam is important. Take it from someone who had little-to-no relationships with mum/dad... or any other family except my kids... enjoy it!!! 😉 We appreciate the updates. At least you are in the same world!

Will Mill

Thank you for responding. Hope you and your family have a great time.

3rdImpact

Thanks a lot for the update. I wish u and ur close ones good health and many great experiences this year. As always you are a great author and I am deeply grateful for the joy your writing brings to my daily life. Thank you Shirt!

Morson

Enjoy :)

Te Rauhea Watts

Best wishes from us in NZ mate to you, your mum and all those travelling together with you bro. Thank you for your amazing work Shirtaloon.

Mason Bacalis

If aleron is there tell him to hurry up

Melvin The Ball Buster

Best wishes for your mom. Take what time you need, we will be here. We can always reread the previous books..again 😉 Your work is just awesome and it's amazing to think a lost man, naked fighting a viscous hamster 🐹 Is now an intergalactic system administrator...what an incredible story arc. Love the humor, tell clives wife I said Hi.

Violette McGaw

Found “best LitRPG” list… can’t believe yours was only 5th!

Chloe

Thoughts and Prayers for your mum.

Chase warburton

Bro!!! No need to apologize for taking care of your mom. That’s a Diamond rank quest.

Leo Bland

Hope your mom gets well soon