Release Updates - The Calm One

This page serves as a quiet journal of progress — for those who are watching the story unfold. These updates track the development of The Calm One, from idea to launch. No marketing hype, just simple check-ins along the way.

April 2025

Domain thecalmone.com registered
Project identity finalized under the pseudonym Mason Hollow℠
Initial site layout and design established
Security hardened (CSP, A+ observatory rating)
about.html published
updates.html published
privacy.html published
newsletter.html published with journal-style updates
First newsletter entry (newsletter-001.html) published
Business cards designed and ordered featuring book cover, quote, and QR code for local promotion
Front and back cover designs completed
Book progress ~20% complete (early chapters and structural planning in place)

May 2025

Service mark application filed for "MASON HOLLOW" (Serial #: 99191228, Filed: May 19, 2025)

September 2025

20 chapters fully drafted and ready for review/expansion

October 2025

"MASON HOLLOW" service mark published for opposition (Published: October 28, 2025)
First 4 chapters finalized and formatted for publication
Book progress: Writing complete (100%), in proofing stage (20 chapters drafted, 4 chapters finalized)

November 2025

Completed writing all chapters
Final manuscript assembled and proof copies ordered
Proof copies expected to arrive November 7, 2025

December 2025

Expected release: December 2025 (worst case early 2026)

This project is being built slowly and intentionally. There's no rush, and no pressure — only the goal of telling something real, and telling it right. New updates will be added here when there's something worth saying.