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Tentative date for chapter resumption. Tentative.
🕑 Added 2026-01-06 01:24:31 +0000 UTCTL;DR:
I'm out of hospital, but still under care.
December was bit of a wash.
Finally getting back into writing.
Tentative date for chapter resumption: Monday, February 2nd (US time).
G'day all, and happy new year.
So, December didn't go as I hoped, fairly obviously. Instead of going back to writing, I went back to hospital, which wasn't ideal. I got out just before Christmas, in time for holiday chaos, which was nice, but not conducive to getting any work done. I am currently plugged into an antibiotics dispenser that I have to carry around in a bag, with nurses coming by twice a day to switch it out.
That being said, I'm actually feeling pretty good. Now that the holidays are over, I'm working my way back into the writing. It's going fairly well, and it feels amazing to get back at it, but I'm definitely in the shaking-off-the-rust stage. I wanted to get through that last month, but December went all to pot, so it is what it is.
My current plan is to work through January and get back into the swing of things. I want to be back to my old writing schedule by the end of the month so I can start releasing again. My current goal for chapter resumption is the first Monday of February, US time, which will be Tuesday here. That is all predicated on nothing else going wrong with my health, so fingers crossed.
-Shirt
Comments
Kristy Riedel
It was usually 1 or 2 pm for my time zone in California depending on daylight savings.
Tavon LaChapelle
I don't remember what time did he used to update
Kristy Riedel
I'm so excited! I'm counting down the hours to my first chapter in 9 months! Chapter 1000! I hope we get to the confrontation with McKean, but I will take a secret meeting of the familiars club if that's where Shirt wants to go. Yes, my happy dance looks just like my peepee dance, who cares.
dane seaver
What's the deal with book 13 still being locked from march last year?
Aizen Weeks
Just a reminder: Take care of yourself and keep healing
the_yungchubbz
Thank you for your continued dedication to this amazing series, but health and family come first! Take care of yourself, please. Stabilize. We can wait.
UndeadPheasant
I am very glad to hear your finally about normal again, however I'd prefer it if you chose your health first, do a smaller posting schedule, like only 1 or 2 chapters a week. Preferably 1. That way there's no risk of any stress causing your health to decline, in the case that your writing is a bit slower than before due to you still recovering.
Chandler Wells
Health over all man, thank you for the great laughs, time to restart HWFWM for a couple commute giggles
Aizen Weeks
Enjoy the books and be careful of people trying to spoil it for you!! Especially Clive's wife
Pål Hvatum
This is great news! But how well? Clive’s wife well or 13 new books well? 🤔
Nick R.
I just got into listening to He Who Fights With Monsters last month after a friend of mine told me to because he thought I would like it (he was right; I got hooked quickly; I just finished the first book and am looking forward to listening to the rest!). I didn't realize you were having your health issues until just today when I subscribed to your Patreon. You have my full support and well-wishes. I'm glad to hear things are going relatively good given the situation, and I look forward to listening to the rest of series and continuing to support you!
NinjaDad
Maybe Clive’s wife could help make you feel better…? Seems to work for everyone in the book and she always makes me laugh.
