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🕑 Added 2018-08-20 18:32:10 +0000 UTC Hey folks,This isn't awesome news to share, but after all these years of support and encouragement, I owe you a good explanation for the headline of this post.
Starting this week, I need to put the Lore Extra reward on pause. Between now and the beginning of December (if everything goes well), I won't be able to research and write new Lore Extras. Now...let me unpack that a big for you.
First, understand that Lore Extras are actually more labor-intensive than full Lore episodes, pound for pound. Those short little 5-minute stories take a good 2-3 hours of research and planning, and then another 2 hours or more of writing. Throw in the recording and audio production, and every single 5-minute Extra represents about 6 hours of my word day.
But starting today, my schedule has become so packed with "other" projects that I simply can't find that six-hour window every other week. Here are my current writing responsibilities:
- Regular, consistent Lore writing (full episodes)
- Cabinet of Curiosities writing and editing
- Secret Podcast #3, scheduled for a Fall release as part of my partnership with HowStuffWorks. It's a *massive* undertaking, too—I've never created anything like it, in scope and size. And while it's just a limited-run series, it's a beast. If I'm not writing Lore, this is what is sucking up all my time. All that said, I guarantee you are going to LOVE this new show we're cooking up.
- I have a handful of other new podcasts in various stages of development, but just like with Cabinet and Podcast #3, I'm working with a large team to make them a reality. Think of me as sort of the Executive Producer over a whole bunch of shows.
- Lastly, the second season of the Lore tv show on Amazon AND the third World of Lore book both arrive in October, and that means lots of promotional travel and stuff like that.
So all of that is to say...I'm working hard to make great stuff for you folks, but to do it, I need to pause those tiny Lore Extras because they take more-than-tiny time from my schedule.
When the crazy rush is over in early December, I plan to un-pause the Extras and dig back in. Until then, though, I thank you for your patience and generous support. You folks are hands-down the best fans out there, and I love you for it.
Thanks so much!
Aaron Mahnke
Comments
Aaron Mahnke
Nope. These were replaced with the new podcast, Behind the Lore.
BlueV18
Are these coming back?
Kellie Fenner
So excited for the second season of Lore on Amazon. The first one was amazing!
Goblinkatie
Thank you for being upfront and honest about the situation. I’m bummed that the extras won’t be available, but the reasoning is completely understandable.
Tanner Little
A new show? How exciting! I'm a fairly new listener, but Lore has become my little bit of breathing-room on my commute to and from school and work. The time and effort you put into creating Lore is so abundantly clear. I think most, if not all, of your supporters understand that you can only stretch yourself in so many directions. The best of luck on your new projects! I can't wait to listen.
Aaron Mahnke
I appreciate that, Will, trust me. But that's why I made this announcement post public, so that non-supporters could read about it before supporting. and as I wrote in the post, this is just temporary, and we should be resuming regular Extras sometime in December.
William W. Connors
Aaron...sad news indeed. I just started supporting on Patreon and was really enjoying the extras. Hope you can pick the extras up again - they really give me a nice smile to start the off-weeks. Maybe you need a doppleganger?
Christine Elrod
I'm dropping my Patreon of Lore, but not because I don't love and support Aaron! I will continue to buy Lore boxes, books and subscribe to his podcasts. I just want to share the love with up and coming projects that need the help. <3
Lindsey M Dillon
I second what everyone is saying 😊 The work you do in so many arenas is incredible, so do what you gotta do to keep making awesome work (and not go crazy with all that you’re juggling!)
Trisha C
You have my support!! Do what you gotta do!!!
Alicia McCarthy
How dare you be epic and take time for self care? :P No, we totally get it, and we will be here when you come back!
Steph the Bard
You weren't kidding about busy! Do what you need to to make sure you don't burn out and can manage your commitments. <3
Karin Hammarsten
totally understandable. thank you for all your hard work ❤️
AutumnWillow
It's all good, Aaron. You work super-hard as it is, and a person can only juggle so many projects before one has to be put down for a moment. You're only human, after all! (....We're pretty sure, anyway.) Thoroughly enjoying all the wonderful content you put out for the main Lore show, Cabinet of Curiosities, the Lore books, and the Amazon Prime series. I'm sure the new project will be a blast as well. Remember to breathe, man! Take care of yourself! 😉
Rockin' Ronnie Sheenanigans
Thanks for all that you do and if you need a break to continue great work that is cool.
Damian
It's all good, buddy. I'm supporting via Patreon for the main podcast anyway. Do what you need to!
Levi Cook
100% understandable. Keep up the good work, and I can't wait to check out your future projects!
Squidgious
Fight on. Keep pushing forward. We support you 100%
Gabriel Pickard
I'm with everyone else that wants you to schedule your time in whatever fashion allows you to make the best quality content you can (and also not die of exhaustion). Thanks!
True Crime Nana
What Vanessa said!
Ashley Raines
No sweat, sounds exciting! Thanks for sharing :)
Vanessa Kinzey
Aaron, you are the nicest podcaster in the world. The quality of your work is breathtaking, and sometimes you need to make tough choices to keep the quality level high (to say nothing of your own personal well-being.) Looking forward to all that's yet to come. 👻
C.R. Jones
You need a cloning machine!
