This amount of time is surprise to be sure given how big a part writing used to be in my life. However, since the 'closure' of Pipedream Comics over two years ago, it's fair to say that I've felt burned out, hence the reason for the break.
In that time, I've gone back to simply reading for the enjoyment of it, without any ulterior motive and, I've got to admit, I'd forgotten how much of a relaxing experience reading and appreciating the art was.
However, in that time, I've also come to realise how limited are my means of discussing the comics I'd read was (my family aren't really big comic fans). As such, it's a little 'isolating' having my opinions stuck in my head.
Therefore, I figured it was about time to start over and try and take up writing again. Of course, whatever I say isn't going to be as 'professional' as the work I did when reviewing, I think maybe that is the point.
What I say here should be for me and if others find it and make use of my words then all the better.
So, my plan going forward will be just to write for me (as it always should be, truth be told), with my focus on simply my current collection (I hope to re-read Captain Britain and MI:13 in the near future) as well as any new trades (such as recent Christmas gifts of Criminal Vol. 3, Superman: Lost and TMNT: Black, White and Green) I pick up (or a story arc in singles, whichever I happen to pick up).
While it probably would be nice to write on a consistent, weekly basis, I'm confident that kind of routine would undo my hopes of making it fun. Therefore, simply ensuring that I write something reasonably regularly is enough of a routine for me.
With that all said, consider this my (rather wordy) new year resolution for 2025.
Because once an addict, always an addict (I guess).
