Matthew Schocke

Team 8 - The Director's Cut

Here is something I've been working on as I start on chapter 25. As I went back through the story, I finally cleaned up some annoying word choices and phrasing issues from the previous chapters. I've also taken steps to make the use of Japanese loan-words more consistent, especially with respect to jutsu. (One thing I've noticed is that w...

Rhiyen's Deal - Part VII

Here is the next installment of Rhiyen's Deal. Things get a little more serious...

(And for my fanfiction fan's I'll be posting a Patron bonus here tonight as well: Team 8 - The Director's Cut. More on that later...)

Rhiyen's Deal - Part VI

Okay, with NoFP chapter 24 at final beta, I've polished up the next section of The Deal for your perusal. Some more character development as our protagonists start to grow comfortable with each other. Howard busts a move.

Regarding the 'man to man' conversation at the mall... I'm a big fan of the late great Robert Parker, and I re...

Thoughts on Rewards

I noticed that many of you have signed up to be a patron without getting a reward. That is very selfless of you! Is there a reward you would prefer that I am not offering? 

Also, for those who have signed up for rewards, how do you like them? Do I need to change anything I am doing to make you happier? 

Rhiyen's Deal - Part V

So... now Karen gets a better idea of how broken our protagonist is.

You will, most likely, feel an urge to strangle one of the characters at some point. I can understand that, and felt the same way writing this. However, perfect people make for boring characters... and tend to drain any real conflict from the story as well. ...

Rhiyen's Deal - Part IV

Hello, I'm uploading the new installment. Progress has been a little slow due to an illness, but I'm doing better and physical therapy is going well.

We're moving the plot along a little, introducing a new character, and seeing a little more of the world from Rhiyen's and Karen's viewpoints.

Hope you enjoy!

Rhiyen's Deal, Part III

Hello, here is the next section of the story. I hope to pick up the pace a bit when I get some health issues resolved. Hope you enjoy this, and please let me know what you think!

New Forum for discussing Rhiyen's Deal

The comments sections on this site are kind of limited, so I made some space for you all here: http://www.viridiandreams.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=34

Rhiyen's Deal - Part I & II

Here's the next part. I made a few tweaks based on feedback I received, so I included the revised part I as well. Let me know what you think!

Now Working on... The Deal!

When a teenage malcontent is targeted by a corrupt principal, he makes a deal with two nerdy classmates. He protects them from bullies, they help him pass his classes. But soon his problems expand from staying in school to solving the mysterious disappearances that plague Glenridge. Can a trio of outcasts discover the truth before they vanish into ...

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The Deal, Part 1

Here are the first five chapters of The Deal. Please let me know what you think!

Voting is Complete

If you haven't heard, there was a poll on the Viridian Dreams Blog and Forum. I wanted to know what my fans would like to be called. The winner of the poll was: "AuthorLord's Army (ALA)"! Second place is the "Monastic Order of Patience (MOOP)". So, as AuthorLord, I dub thee AuthorLord's Army. As patrons, you are my trusted lieutenants and diplo...

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