Yepper it was about the same time, because I was worried about seeming like a copy cat . I also bought Kendall’s book, but didn’t use it all. I didn’t feel it complimented what I was doing after I got it, so I shouldn’t have worried lol.
I’ve not even finished the material, because I’ve had so much just come to me, since starting it. I’m still working with the dead downright regularly and I open the gates when doing major rituals, but I’ve not gotten back to working with all of the entities Connolly mentions yet.
You already operate much in the manner of the Keys of Ocat though so I will be interested to see your work through for sure!
Edit I forgot the link, (and I don’t know if you really wanted it here) The Keys of Ocat: A Necromantic Journey