INtrinSicliValud: Blog

Having survived Friday the Thirteenth, which actually means less than nothing to me since 13 has always been a lucky number, I hope you are all doing well. Not much to share other than I’m continuing to update “A Fair Trade.” With two additional chapters and 9k more words at the midway point, it’s getting quite the overhaul. It still looks like completion will be at the end of February and you should see the completed novel on Bookapy in March or April. Of course, chapters will continue to be posted weekly for free.

As such, you should find Chapter 9 posted today. The plot continues to thicken, as they say. While Kyle spends more quality time with his mother, this time he also uncovers her needs.

Again, thanks for all the positive feedback and special hugs to my supporters and any who purchase my mad scribblings on Bookapy. Without bourbon and coffee, the muses pout.

I hope everyone’s new year is going well so far. I’d already gotten a head start on my resolution. At the end of 2022, I reinforced my desire to keep writing as a hobby and removed myself from all social media. However, I’m continuing with Subscribestar to provide supporters with detailed progress updates, sneak peeks, and gain their input for future stories. As always, I remain exceedingly thankful for my supporters’ generosity.

The Yards haven’t slowed over the holidays. I finished the third draft of a new novel and it’s now in deep freeze until Summer when I’ll finalize, post, and publish. It will introduce a new MC and universe to play in with future titles/concepts already slotted.

Today, you should find Chapter 8 of “A Fair Trade.” Even as he struggles with his new world, Kyle attends physical therapy. Things will never be the same. This tale is now my primary focus in The Yards. As such, I’ll be polishing more existing chapters, reminding myself of the story, and working to complete it. Expect to see continued chapter posts and its publication on Bookapy later this Spring.

Another novella is also in the works. After dredging up a story from September, 2021(!), the muses have flung it into The Yards. I’ve rewritten the opening scene, and it’s a good one. As usual, it won’t be everyone’s cuppa tea, but I enjoy it. While it’ll have the appropriate tags, I wanted to give you beady-eyed, little 1-trolls time to get your fingers all nice and limber. Muhaha. By now I’ve realized that scores are meaningless. I only place value on detailed comments, good or bad.

Once more, thank you to those who’ve provided and continue to provide such feedback. As a hobbyist, while I’ll always only ever write what I choose, your comments keep me motivated to share.

Everybody be safe, be smart and have a wonderful celebration. Let’s make 2023 an amazing year. Although I've been on vacation, the muses have given me little respite. As such, with a new bottle of bourbon to hand and fresh coffee, I’ll be back with much more mad word scribbles next year.

I’ve submitted Chapter 7 of “A Fair Trade” for posting. The plot thickens as Kyle’s new reality continues to morph. You’ll also see a bit more of his nighttime companion. Since, I’m busy with the holidays and doing some traveling, this is my last upload for 2022. Not to fear, The Yards never rest, and as time permits, I’ll continue editing my current project, which you should see in the Spring.

Once more, thank you all for the positive feedback. Although this year has had its trials, the knowledge you’ve enjoyed my writing has helped propel me forward. Special shout-out to those who’ve purchased my works on Bookapy and kept the bourbon flowing.

Since completing this week’s last phase of internet reduction, focusing on regular, detailed updates only on Subscribestar is far more convenient. Supporters on my site can track my progress; fair compensation for their amazing generosity.

All of which means I look forward to a very productive 2023. See you then.

For the second year in a row, I completed NaNoWriMo on 28 November, two days ahead of schedule with 50k words scribbled in “Aiden Ascending’s” rough draft. Better news: yesterday I finished the rough draft at 58,533 words in 24 chapters. It’s now in the freezer for 60 days (-ish) until I begin the second draft. "Aiden Ascending" should amount to c.70k words when you see it in Spring or Summer 2023.

Today, you should find Chapter 6 of “A Fair Trade.” More mother-son bonding in this one, along with Kyle’s new nightly visitor.

Update to the ever-tightening screws on adult content providers. My last blog’s note: “The free Follower tier grants the ability to view progress updates” is now incorrect. Subscribestar has changed their policy and the Follower tier will only receive an email that content is available to the supporter (paid) tiers. As such, I’m afraid this blog will be the only source of information on upcoming content for non-supporter tier members.

My thanks to those providing such positive feedback. You’re amazing and every comment helps drive me forward. The muses sing for all my Subscribestar supporters or those kind enough to purchase my works on Bookapy.