Guys, I’m making some changes. And I think you’re really gonna like it.
This year has been really transformative for me in an unexpected way. For a long while, I’ve felt like I was wandering through a murky bog with a half-lit lantern, checking over my shoulder going, “Man, I hope I stumble into a writing career soon.” Then 2026 comes along, and lightbulbs pinged above my head at an incredible rate. Things that I had previously categorized as “I would do this, if I weren’t so scared” were now being thrown into the category of “I literally have no reason not to try this”.
FUN CHANGE #1 I HAVE A NEW PEN NAME
K, you ready, for the reveal??
“Val Stowaway”
Ta-da!
FUN CHANGE #2 I’M STARTING A BUTTLOAD OF NEW SOCIAL MEDIA
Yeah, you’re right. I’ve already put a book on Amazon under Val Manwill. And that’s true. But to be honest with you, I never tried with that book. You know? I hired an artist to illustrate a cover that I really loved, but beyond that, I never marketed it or even spoke up about it.
SOOOOOOOOOOOO in order to give my writing career a voice, I’m making videos, baby!
For short form, I have TikTok
And Instagram
For longer form, I have a new YouTube channel, and a mini documentary about my author journey is coming out on the 7th of May!
Both blogs and long-form videos will come out once a month on the 7th! (My lucky number) But tons of other videos and content on my Instagram and Tiktok. So if these blogs feel few and far between, PLEASE consider subscribing to get more Val all month long!
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