Obviously this is a big step up for me, which I'm sure everyone is excited to see. The issue is, how much time will I want to devote to QVXwordz now that I have an entire crossword outlet all to myself, one where I am producing basically-weekly content? Does my posting schedule (erratic as it currently is) need to shift to accommodate Crucinova's Thursday grid drops? Do I exclusively produce weekly minis at this point? Do I pivot to just posting monthly themelesses a la Husic? How often can I post on QVX without totally burning out on puzzles (since, of course, I still make grids on spec behind the scenes, as well as for Crossword Club)? These are the questions that ran through my brain as we finalized the handover, and I still don't have answers for them.
In any case, I would encourage anyone who's enjoyed QVXwordz' offerings over the past two years to get a Crucinova subscription, if you don't have one already, since that's not merely the best way to get puzzles with the Quiara Touch(tm), but also a pretty solid way to support both me and several indie constructors financially (because constructor rates at Crucinova are directly pegged to the number of subscribers we have). And of course, I'd be remiss if I didn't say, if you are even remotely interested in making grids that are weird and exciting, which stretch the limits of AmuseLabs - for the love of god, reach out to me!! I am working on a new spec sheet for Crucinova to put up on the site in 2023, but for now please just hit me up via e-mail with literally any questions or pitches you have.
Anyway: November was a pretty good month for indies, I'd say. (And maybe for mainstream puzzles too? I'll be honest, I was kind of slacking on mainstream fare this month.) Anyway, let's take a peek at some of my favorite grids of the month. As always, spoilers abound, so consider clicking the links *before* you read my thoughts. Opinions under the cut...