So - after much deliberation and research, I've decided to start posting my progress on Wattpad. Atlantik, the story I've been working on, is nearly half way complete at roughly 30-thousand words. Atlantik is based in the fictional town of Condren, France. A few days after the invasion, Private Frank Miles finds himself waist deep in the busy work of the 220th "Double Deuce" Infantry Supply Company - a supply troop attached to the famous 1st Infantry. The 220th has a few main tasks - building supply cache locations, establishing route security and maintaining the rear. Alongside his long-time pal [...]

Last week, I got the letter. "Thank you for your interest in the Canadian Armed Forces." I'm not suuuper surprised, either. I thought there was something strange happening when I'd passed the 5-month mark for a medical examination. For the first day, I just kind of accepted the decision because, after all - it's not entirely my decision. Now, I'm more aligned to that. I get it. I was unfortunately rejected from participating in the Reserves because I've got a documented history of Anxiety. I fully understand that the Army doesn't know 'Bill'. They know the paperwork behind my application. [...]