First off, massive apologies, as I think this is only my second Substack post this year. I have some decent excuses, though, as I became a first time father at the very end of last year (a job in and of itself), launched a company with my buddies, and ended up writing a book, all while having a full-time job.
The former has been a joy of a lifetime, as my little man is closing in on 12 months, with each day more exciting than the next.
On the company side, FanFlare Sports is now live & available to download in the app store. It’s an app dedicated to Women’s College Volleyball, focusing on live data, scores, schedules, and alerts. It fills a massive void, and we’re pumped how much progress we’ve made + have planned in the hopper. If you’re a fan, check it out!
And finally, a book! It’s been a different kind of adventure, navigating rights/licensing, writer’s block, and imposter syndrome. But, it’s finished, and now available for pre-order!
I’d be super appreciative if you buy a copy or two, but understandable if you want to hold the whole Substack delinquency against me. I will be posting here more now, though, as I’m starting to have some more time free up. I’ll also be cooking up ideas on special bonuses for subscribers who buy a copy, and there are already signed copies available for pre-order at the link above as well.
Art/Sports I’m Into
Is it a cop out to say everything? You could make a strong argument that November has and will be the best sports month, with Game 7 of the World Series rolling into the heart of football season, plus volleyball, NBA, and NHL in full-swing, with ongoing soccer.
On the Art front, the MoMA has a beautiful Ruth Asawa exhibition that I was lucky enough to see last week, and the Guggenheim just opened this which I’m looking forward to exploring.
Holiday Commissions
Each year I do pay-what-you-think-is-fair personal commissions for the holidays - I’ll open those up shortly, and will likely tie them to purchases of the book. More to come there.
Alright, easing my way back into this, so for now we’ll leave it here. Thank you again for still being here/sticking with me, and I look to making it worth it for the rest of 2025 and beyond!
-LJ
Congratulations on becoming a father!! That's very special and I'm glad you're giving it the priority it deserves. Looking forward to your book! Many blessings to you and your family!
Thanks for the update! Will the book be available in plenty of time for Christmas? (do you have an exact date?