Hello! The URL of the old version of my website now directs to this newsletter. I’m here to update you on the current state of affairs this day, March of 2025!
If you’re only now tuning in and you found this newsletter from a season 1 episode, then welcome, and thank you for stopping by! Tis I, Blue!
In early 2022, Nicholas Belov, co-writer of season 1 and initial voice of Jedidiah on the show, left our partnership for individual pursuits. I had to solely take over our collaborative work in his stead, and this was a bit much for me to handle at the time.
That took some grief. But as I was getting back on the horse in 2023, a robbery committed on the night of my 22nd birthday left me with very little. It’s a pretty ugly tale, but they shattered my furniture and I lost all of my clothing, most of my equipment, all of my original show files, editing guides and saved foley, all of my fan memorabilia, much of my childhood possessions, my social security and documents, and was left with the clothes off my back and a mattress. The police at the time told me to pound sand, and they affirmed that I was not getting reimbursed nor would they try and find the objects. I never properly tallied the damages, but it was everything that I owned, and I am quite the sentimental individual.
Support from listeners was monumental in getting me back on my feet, but the damage was done. I couldn’t think about Camp Here & There without feeling nauseated, and frankly quite daunted by how much I would have to rebuild and find again, and just how expensive it would be. I tried, in vein, but the show represented to me the way that my life had crashed and burned at that point.
So, in retrospect I just really needed the hiatus. I hadn’t unpacked all of that and had to give myself the room. I beat myself up for this, but it was necessary. Healing simply took time. My biggest regret is not communicating forthrightly about the period of time that I needed, and that I tried to deny it.
But I’ve had the opportunity to rebuild my life since. So, melodrama over! I am now, about 2 years later, feeling like I have completely restored my possessions and found stability. Thank goodness! And thank YOU for giving me the grace to take this egress and return!
I finally pulled all of the gunk out of my head, and I no longer feel residual fear or dread to rebuild. I am eager to chomp down and make up for the time that I needed away. As a plus, my writing is significantly higher quality than it would have been had I not needed this hiatus. And I am so excited to share it with you and to advance my career as a writer!
So, down to business, what’s with the new name and visuals? This is Blue Mayfield, right?
Yes, but a big part of un-sticking myself emotionally has been an identity on my own. Everyone hears Mayfield and Belov, and it was admittedly difficult to reclaim my penname. I thank my name for what it did for me in the beginning, but I need the fresh start and aggressive self definition. I needed to… I suppose feel more like myself! I also just prefer this name. I was itching to do this for some time and I needed to work up the courage. I hope you all can accept the change if you are used to the old penname! I still am Blue, though. Same ol’ tried and true. Same flavor. That hasn’t changed!
Neither the extended hiatus nor a name change will happen again. But it was all necessary. I’m going to try and take a more active role as a creator from hereon, and hopefully I can rebuild what my name meant to everyone who enjoys my work.
This page, in addition to my socials, is where I’ll post updates on the state of production for seasons 2 and onwards. This is shaping up to be a good year, I think! The Patreon is also active again, and I’ve began posting transcript previews, character notes, and bonus content since my return.
One step at a time! Onwards and upwards!
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excited to see you back!! cant wait to see what season two has in store <333
You got this!!
We’re all glad that you’re doing better!
You deserve the world Mr. Woolf for being so perseverant even through hardship. I’m so glad you’ve been able to get to this point and I hope the show grows exponentially just as your work on it does <3 C[:
Hi Blue!! I just want to let you know that I’m super happy that you’re back on your feet again. After reading over your “dear reader” page on 21/04/2024, I was shocked to see how stressful things really were for you. But I’m glad to see you’re taking steps in both the development of the next season of the show and trusting yourself to achieve your goals.
I just want you to know that CHNT helped me through some very tough moments in my life three years ago- it not only provided comfort but made me understand myself a lot better.
Thank you for creating this show, stay safe and take care of yourself!! 💙💙
Love the new website look! The colours are very nice, and i’m glad to see you’re doing well!! I’m also glad you took a deserved break when you needed it. It’s hard to work on a passion project without the actual passion behind it. what’s admirable though is that you came back to it with fresh eyes and inspiration, and that’s very respectable! Your excitement to write again has me excited for what is to come, and from what we’ve seen so far it’s lookin great! :] Cheers x
Glad to have you back Blue!
Seeing this newsletter makes me so incredibly happy, I’m glad you were able to heal and take the time to grow. I’ve been following this series around since 2021 and ever since then I’ve felt inspired by your work, that being said I’m super excited for what season 2 has to offer! Also, the website looks super nice, I’m a big fan. Wishing you the absolute best.
I can’t express how excited I am to hear that you’re back and in good condition! All the best to you!
we are so back sigmas🔥
on a more serious note, its amazing to see you back, especially after such a rough few years. camp here & there has been one of, if not my biggest interest since i listened to it back in december 2023 and its been rattling around in my brain ever since then. there hasn’t been a day gone by without me making a ch&t reference with my friends, or drawing silly little doodles of the characters (mostly joshua..), or listening to the soundtrack for the podcast, or tinkering with headcanons (also mostly for joshua. oops). this story has brought me and countless others so much joy, laughter, and inspiration, and has forged one of my favorite communities to be in.
thank you, ryker, for convincing me to listen to ch&t in our school cafeteria; thank you to my parents and friends for putting up with my nonsense about this podcast; and thank you, blue, for camp here & there, for all the happiness it brought me, and for all the people i’ve met because of it. it means so much.
I’m so glad that you’re doing better and I love the new website! It looks great and incredibly polished. Congratulations on everything, excited for Season 2!! Hope everything goes well for you :3
You’re doing amazing Blue! Don’t try to rush yourself if you don’t feel ready. You’re doing great!
thank you for the update, and for continuing to work on camp here and there, despite the hardship that has come with it. i hope you know how much the podcast means to me and so many other people! i’m glad you’ve recovered from everything that has happened to you, wishing you luck and sending you love! 💕🌙🌈
im so exited for what season 2 has in store!
welcome back blue!! we are delighted to see you again. can’t wait to see what you have cooking this year! :3
Slayyyy i love chnt and I am SOO EXCITED for season 2 thank u for creating this beautiful piece of art blue!!!!!
Wohoo!!! we’re so back!! i can’t wait for what’s next !:)
YAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYY
Blue, you are my IDOL. One day I’m gonna get an iPod shuffle, put all of the episodes on it, and instead of listening to my horrible, bullying, noisy classmates, I get to listen to the best podcast ever! Thanks Blue, for all you do. Can’t wait for what comes next!
Also, putting a spoonful of espresso powder and a tablespoon of vanilla extract makes the best pancakes ever. I like adding BLUEberries! Get it? Blue?
Anyways, I think you’re great!
-Stormii Maxwell, he/him
(Also, my boyfriend loves camp here and there just like me, I’ve converted him into a follower of our muse, hehe!)
Hello! I hope you’re having a great day. Good luck 🙂
RAHH THIS NEW WEBSITE LOOKS SUPER CUTE :3 IM SO EXCITED FOR S2
OH HELL YEAH!! the page is looking amazing!!! very excited for future projects!!
THE WEBSITE LOOKS SO GOODDDDDDDD!!!1!!!!!!!!11!!!! im so happy for you and the future of the podcast!! :333
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the website looks amazing!!! im glad youre back and feeling better 😀
I’m so happy to see you back! The new website looks awesome and I can’t wait for season two. This is probably my favorite podcast and you are an awesome creator!
YIPPIE YIPPIE YIPPIEEEEE
YIIIIIIIIIIIIPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!! Oh what a JOYUS day! so happy to have you back blue!!!!!
Glad to have you back on! We’ve been waiting for season 2.
But also we don’t hold any expectations of you, so don’t hold yourself to never taking a hiatus again or anything. We’ll always be patiently awaiting more and cheering you on until you return. ❤
AHHHH YES!! i’m so incredibly excited
Hii, im a fresh new fan. Literally just finished listening to Camp Here & There and this is what I found when i checked if there will be a continuation. Sorry to hear about your hardship. I wish you all the best and that you only get stronger! Looking forward to season 2!✨