Burnout

No matter what I've written for the last two weeks, I cannot escape the feeling it's crap. Rather than put out a product that I, myself, do not like, I am putting Murder Isle on a side burn for the moment. This does not mean that I am stopping writing on it, by any measure. Only that I cannot promise when the next chapter will be released. I am confident that I will be able to pick up the storyline again as soon as the muse is back upon me in the realm of Murder Isle.

No one is more upset than I regarding this annoying development, as I had hoped to finish the story soon. But there are ten or more chapters remaining and I simply cannot get past where I am now. I have literally started Chapter Twenty-Six three times and none of them have gotten past ten pages (about half the length of a normal chapter submission) before I simply feel that I've written myself into a corner and have not explored the plot elements that I wished to touch upon. As I said: I would rather hold of on submitting than putting out something I'm not happy with, as I don't think you would like it, either.

I can only hope you folk understand and can bear with me.

I don't think that this will mean no submissions, only that some more of the short stories and perhaps some of the storylines I've been neglecting will see some action again (Heartpierced, High Society, and A Fine Lad). One wise sage said that perhaps I simply need some smut to find my way again, and that is very possible.

Murder Isle Chapter Twenty-Five Submitted

Chapter Twenty-Five of Murder Isle has been submitted, I hope you enjoy.

Murder Isle Chapter Twenty-Four Submitted

I've posted Chapter Twenty-Four of Murder Isle to Storiesonline.net. Hope you guys enjoy.

Sharesh in 3D

I've recently tried my hand at doing some serious construction work on a model for Sharesh. This is what I've managed so far, hope you like her. You can see a full-sized version of the render at my Renderotica gallery (you may have to sign up to gain admittance to see the pics).

Murder Isle Chapter Twenty-Three Submitted

I've posted Chapter Twenty-Three of Murder Isle to Storiesonline this afternoon. With any luck, it should go live pretty quickly. Hope you enjoy.

Resubmitted Heartpierced Chapter Four

For some reason, Storiesonline has not posted Chapter Four of Heartpierced. I have cancelled my original submission and resubmitted, Perhaps that will fix the problem. Sorry for the inconvenience.

New Chapters for Heartpierced and A Fine Lad

This morning, I posted a new chapter of both Heartpierced and A Fine Lad. With any luck they will be updated very soon. As I've reassured several readers who have written with concerns, these storylines are not abandoned, but my writing time is severely curtailed of late. They will continue to be updated, though, if slowly.

I hope you enjoy these special offerings, with their pleasingly synchronized releases.

Murder Isle Chapter Twenty-Two Submitted

I've posted Chapter Twenty-Two of Murder Isle tonight. With luck, Lazees on Storiesonline will be able to get to it and post it up tonight for your reading enjoyment.

I wish to thank you fine folk, the readers of Feldare Tales, for your regular and impressive readership numbers. It amazes me that so many are enjoying my humble offerings.

On that note, very soon, there will be a story presented by one reader, who happens to be my own editor, based on Feldare. Now, I believe that we will be able to present it within the overarc of Feldare Tales, so that it shows up on a listing of my world. At the least, I hope that it can be done that way, because, from what I've read so far of it, it well deserves to be among my tales, if not placed above them for quality and content.

Chapter Twenty-One of Murder Isle Submitted

I've posted Chapter Twenty-One of Murder Isle to Storiesonline. Hopefully they will have it updated and posted to read shortly. I have a quandry over the title of Murder Isle. I have had folks both worry over the rather dark title and over the fact that it sounds rather 'piratey'. I have to agree with the latter, myself.

Does anyone out there have any ideas for an alternative name for the novel? At current length, the story will be far too long to fit into a printed book through the current producer. Likely, as of the end of the battle at Tornadin's house (Chapter 19) will form the first book of the two that will tell the tale of Murder Isle. A title that covers just that first half would be sufficient, and we could easily give the second half (Chapters 20+) another title. I've discarded the idea of calling it anything based upon Siska directly, even though she is by far the main character. There are too many other stories being told to make it just about her.

Let me know what you think. Of course, I may just stick with Murder Isle, and let it sound piraty and violent.

Way behind due to various things but here's something

I've submitted several chapters of Murder Isle since my last posting, with the most current being now chapter twenty.

In further news, The Solitary Arrow, finally reedited, is available for sale as a 471 page 6" x 9" trade paperback. This happens to be the one year mark from that particular tale's initial completion, which occurs on the 27th of July. The price is $17.50 for the hard copy or $3.53 for downloaded PDF - Find it here. You have to sign up, but I've never received any emails from Lulu, much less spam I can trace back to them, so don't fear getting an account with them.