CCB News & Updates

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Trad Publishing Woes November 11, 2025
I recently wrote a note that was a little bit of a downer, but fortunately I'm invisible on this platform, so not many saw it or cared.
November: the sign that the year is almost over... November 4, 2025
November 2025 edition of the Boopish Newsletter
Chirp October 29, 2025
This short story was written for the Freewrite 500 challenge of 2025.
Why Do I Write? October 8, 2025
And why you shouldn't give up your creativity
No Tricks, Just Treats October 7, 2025
October 2025 edition of the Boopish Newsletter

Knowing when to hang up your hat...

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I have officially quit making soap making YouTube videos. I've been on YT since 2018, and it's been very difficult to keep up with the oversaturation in the soap making space. I had a Kickstarter for a soap making journal that failed horribly, and I can't seem to get a leg up anywhere even if I love making soap.

So, I've been redirecting my focus to writing and publishing for now.

The website is still up, and will remain up. I'm still going to make soap, so I might post something new there from time to time.

However, I will not be marketing it or putting extra energy behind it for now.

Retro OUterworld has a Spotify!

CCB has been reating and mixing some music for the world of Roseaarde. You can find the single "Light Bringer" on the Retro Outerworld artist page. It's a blend of Nu Metal and Electronic, with lyrics penned by R.E. Holding. Stay tuned for more releases!

Check out the landing page here:

LIGHT BRINGER by Retro Outerworld

COMPLETE!

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