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After completing that flirty new novel’s rough draft, I clambered into a time machine. While I must edit the next tranche of “The Immortal,” I was looking for a story to write that wouldn’t interfere.

A brief explanation is in order. Quite a few of you have asked how I can work multiple stories. The simple answer is the “multi-track” brain I’ve always had. But since becoming a writer, the more complex one involves focusing the muses onto appropriate tales. Ideally, they have differing main characters. If one has a male lead, the other(s) should not. By the same token, differing POVs assist greatly. As you should know by now, I’m a huge fan of first person/deep. However, I also enjoy writing in third person/deep while sometimes adding a touch of omniscience. And finally, tone is critical. It’s often the most challenging to keep straight as my characters weave themselves forward along a plotline.

All of that to say, “have you wondered what happened to Dan and Daisy?” They were the newlyweds in one of the first tales I ever shared, “On The Highway.” Well, I started a sequel soon after, but the original met with mixed reviews and frankly I had other stories to focus on at the time. But damned if Daisy hadn’t danced her way into my heart. As had Dan. As such, I’ve dusted off the old quasi-manuscript. The tone is 180 from “The Immortal.” And since its writing in third/deep, it supports the same multi-POV sections/chapters as opposed to Jim’s saga. Boom, perfect for this writing role as I edit.

In the meantime, this week’s goodies are as follows:

Chapter 11 of “The Coach’s Wife.” After Hiram arrives at the Jenkins’ home, things aren’t quite as simple.

Chapter 37 of “A Fair Trade.” At last alone together, Kyle reaffirms his commitment to Jeri.

If all goes well, you should also see the second part of “Molly’s Tales.” Oh no! Poor, poor Molly gets kidnapped by the Russian mob. Giggle.

Next weekend I’m on the road, but the SOL auto-doodad thingee should provide you with more of Hiram, Kyle, and Jim. Please do enjoy.

Wishing you all the happiest of summers. And my eternal thanks to those of you offering kind words and useful feedback. My warmest hugs to supporters of the site and myself via Bookapy purchases. It’s the best way to support hobbyist writers like me and the others on SOL. We’re sharing our worlds, not writing to mass-market niches.

The following chapters should arrive today:

Chapter 10 of “The Coach’s Wife.” Coach begs Hiram to visit.

Chapter 36 of “A Fair Trade.” Still-shaken by the dream, Kyle enjoys his remaining time with Jeri. But what about Beth?

Chapter 20 of “The Immortal.” After company arrives for the Mt. Aristeia picnic, Jim orchestrates Mandy’s next boundary-shoving event.

As we approach the height of the Summer travel season, The Yards are focused on updating “The Immortal.” The current batch of nine chapters is in editing. And the next tranche of six chapters is at a stage where I can update them from the road. and for funsies, I’m also plugging along on my sexy little romance. Which is now a novel. So much for little.

As always, no matter how short my updates, I’ll never stop thanking you wonderful readers for all the support. Whether through book purchases, or feedback and kind words, you are the reason I share my works. You rock. Stay hydrated and cool(er).

Alright, you should see the first of “Molly’s Tales” eight stories/chapters today. As I noted last week, the remaining chapters will appear biweekly. And, of course, the entire book is available on Bookapy if you’d like to skip ahead, while also supporting my future works and the site. Again, a reminder, check the tags.

The ninth chapter of “The Coach’s Wife” also arrives. Though still unsure about Coach and his wife, Hiram and Chanelle get to know each other better.

And Chapter 35 of “A Fair Trade” is available to free readers. As Kyle dreams, secrets are revealed while some mysteries deepen.

After completing the latest novel’s rough draft, I’ve given most of The Yards a holiday. It’s Summer! Instead, I’ve been free-wheeling, writing only for the pure joy of it. While this flirty little sex-filled romance has a title and I even made a cover, I’ve no idea where the characters will wander. And I don’t care. Take that outliner/planner authors. Thuppt! Hehe.

As always, hugs and eternal gratitude for those of you kind enough to provide feedback, support, or otherwise simply chat. You’re the reason I continue sharing my words.

To all of you who’ve purchased my latest title, thank you, thank you, thank you. After several comments from readers with financial challenges, I’ve reconsidered my original stance on posting it on SOL. For several reasons, I’d decided against doing so; however, in the interests of sharing it to a wider audience, I’ve relented. NOTE: Please, pay attention to the tags. Like a strong liqueur, it’s not for everyone.

Beginning next Saturday, its seven parts will appear. Each will be released biweekly, alternating with “The Immortal.” As an aside, while reformatting it for SOL, I caught a chapter naming error. I’ve corrected the ePub version.

The Yards also continued to churn. Since I’m finishing the rough draft for a new novel, I’ve already moved the next project into an open slipway. After that, I’ll be updating the sequel to “Aiden and the Ring,” which will hit the streets in January.

Today should see the eighth chapter of “The Coach’s Wife” in your hands. Mrs. Jenkins make a decision and wide-eyed Chanelle sashays into Hiram’s life.

And Chapter 34 of “A Fair Trade” is out. As Kyle navigates his time with Beth and Jeri, the clock is ticking ever faster.

The next installment of “The Immortal” also arrives today. In this nineteenth chapter, it’s the last day of the Mt. Aristeia trip. And as Mandy and Jim go picnicking, it’s time to push her boundaries a little further.

The astute of you may have noticed Jim’s tales now have a cover that references it as “Book One.” As I’d mentioned last week, we’re almost a third through this first “book.” So I may put it on Bookapy at some point. However, not before I’ve completed updating its final chapter. And also once I’ve determined a fitting endpoint since Jim’s tale was a first attempt at serialized fiction for my own amusement. His arc, as it were, stretches over all three “books.”

And one more shout out. Since I’ve left all other support channels, those of you kind enough to purchase any of my works are keeping the muses happy. And also ensuring I remain bourbon/coffee-infused. Thank you ever so much. Hugs.

This week saw me updating covers. After experimenting, I’d already standardized a clearer format for all the upcoming works. But I was on a roll and fixed the older ones on Bookapy. And with Lazeez’s kind assistance, over here on SOL as well. Fair warning, I’ve decided against updating the original prose unless somebody reports an egregious error. It would take up space in The Yards and, frankly, would require far too much work for little gain.

And The Yards are crammed. This week I completed a novella’s rough draft. It traces the budding relationship between a prominent US politician and her hot male escort neighbor. Great fun to write. After that went into the cooler, I knocked out the final drafts of two other novellas heading your way over the next few months. Which still leaves me tackling a novel rough draft I’d abandoned back in early 2022. Back then, I simply didn’t possess the character design knowledge or word skills to do it justice.

My newest novella, “Molly’s Tales,” went up for sale on Bookapy. Another fun story to write, but beware the tags. Although a romance, it’s dark and deals with youthful MtF transgender discovery, rough sex, and mother-son incest, among others. At first I considered calling it an anthology, but individually the tales are a bit short for my taste. So, boom, it has named chapters.

Here on SOL, the seventh chapter of “The Coach’s Wife” sees Hiram bracing to be fired by Coach and his wife. At their house, he’d clearly overstepped his mandate. And I’ve submitted Chapter 33 of “A Fair Trade.” It’s, uh, whew. Beth, meet Jeri. And, um, Jeri, meet Beth. To say things get steamy is an understatement.

Oh, and back in The Yards, I also ripped apart more horrid words in “The Immortal.” Two chapters are in final editing, while the next four require Frankenstein-level updating. For the curious, once you receive those six chapters, we’ll be at the one-third mark of the first of three books in Jim’s little saga. Yeah, I slaughtered a heckuva lot of innocent wirdz before sharing with ya’ll. Weeee….

So, yeah. The Yards were busy, but things are looking shinier. Once more, my eternal gratitude for those of you kind enough to support me and the site by purchasing works. And if not mine, then any of them. There’s a slew of very talented authors out there.