This month has been a steady month of building and working on my craft. It’s been a lot of fun developing all of these different projects and being able to explore in all of these stories. I impressed myself with being able to set a schedule and maintain it. As an AuDHDer, that is a challenge all on its own.

The Catalyst Archives episodes 003–007 have been made public and I released A Mission Database. I was really excited about the database because it was so much fun to make! In September there is more to come from The Catalyst Archives consistently throughout the month.

I updated my website and I even got in my promotional bookmarks for the opening of the Puppetshow The Sunset Friends I co-wrote with Simmy Raz Blue who also did the incredible artwork on the bookmarks. It’s been fun learning about how to maintain a website but man it’s a lot of work.

Released a Short Story and essay duo around There Will Come Soft Rains by Ray Bradbury. This was a personal duo for me to write. I have loved Ray Bradbury’s stories for many years and I am grateful I was able to write this essay Today in Bradbury’s Future and the short story Scarcely Know That We Are Gone.

I received Honorable Mention for my micro fiction story The Oblivion Games in House Gordon for the Solstice Owl Writing Battle and received some really useful feedback. I also finished another Micro Fiction piece for the Freewrite 500.

I finished a Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin this month I learned a lot from reading this incredible work of art. My partner got me the most beautiful edition of the Books of Earthsea collection for my birthday. So yes, I will continue with my study of Le Guin’s work.

I went on an adventure in late August that was magical all on its own and I want to write a reflection piece on that day and the incredible day that I had while visiting some beautiful waterfalls and the surprise ending that my partner and I did not expect.

I learned a lot in August, and I am looking forward to learning even more in September. I am also excited for the coziness of fall to be upon us. (Fingers Crossed Soon!)

Until the next adventure,

—T.L. Andra

In the excitement of all of the progress I made on another writing contest and other projects in the works. I forgot to make an announcement for the release of Episode 005 and The Mission Database, which were both released last week.

The Mission Database is a growing archive of published missions so you can easily explore information about the Catalyst’s journey to Domus Nova.

Episode 006 is also available today!

Welcome aboard, Traveler!

—T.L. Andra

My 100-word story The Oblivion Games received an Honourable Mention in the Writing Battle Solstice Owl competition.

You can find the full story, the results and my insights on the word battle-worn.

Read The Oblivion Games on Substack!

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Episode: 004

Status: AVAILABLE

Classification: Captain’s Log

Mission Day: 5

A new record has been added to the archives.

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Today is August 4th, 2026. Ray Bradbury imagined this date in his 1950 short story, called There Will Come Soft Rains. To celebrate this story and the writer behind it, I wrote an essay and a companion short story that continues the literary conversation Bradbury began 76 years ago.

Today In Bradbury’s Future – Essay

Scarcely Know That We Are Gone – Short Story

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Episode: 003

Status: AVAILABLE

Classification: Captain’s Log

Mission Day: 2

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July 2026 Recap

July was a wild ride.

I launched a website and a Substack. I began publishing my microfiction serial, The Catalyst Archives, and have kept it going every week. I also completed a 100-word story for Writing Battle (I’ll share it once the results are in) and, fingers crossed, finished an essay and companion short story that will be released in early August.

This month has been filled with beginnings, equal parts terrifying and rewarding. I am looking forward to learning and growing more within these new chapters.

Looking ahead, I plan to spend more time on The Author’s Least Favorite, get a few short stories polished and ready for submission, and start collecting some rejection letters.

Until the next adventure,

—T.L. Andra

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Episode: 002

Status: AVAILABLE

Classification: Earth Transmission

Mission Day: 1

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Episode: 001

Status: AVAILABLE

Classification: Captain’s Log

Mission Day: 0

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