Hello. So obviously I’ve been a bit AWOL recently, for which I feel I owe people a bit of an explanation. This is the quick version (hopefully).
So, as some of you know, I live with my sister and her family. The main reason for this was because my mum lived here too and I looked after her. She had dementia and needed constant ...
2020-10-01 19:28:42 +0000 UTC View PostI think I'm going to have to change the DD schedule to twice a week, Wed and Fri. I'm finding I don't have the time atm with everyone at home and requiring looking after (my sisters kids mainly).
This will only be temporary (assuming the world won't end) but it's a bit too hectic round my place to get the chapters out on time.
I am g...
2020-03-23 20:10:21 +0000 UTC View PostDeeper Darker: Next chapter will be up tomorrow. Something something coronavirus. Not because of new POE league. Definitely not that.
2020-03-13 20:19:21 +0000 UTC View PostMost of you will know I have decided to reboot Book 10 as I wasn't very happy with how it was going. Colin back on Earth just got a bit meandering and messy (for all sorts of irl reasons) and rather than rush to whatever ending I could come up with and then fix it in rewrites for the eBook version (which is what I was initially thinki...
2020-03-03 20:56:33 +0000 UTC View PostIve had a week off writing HTADDB and I slowly feel like my brain is decompressing back to its original shape. Heres my plan going forward.
I looked over what Id written for Book 10 and frankly it isnt good. The general direction is fine but the execution is all over the place. The narrative isnt very compelling and the pl...
2020-02-11 20:25:39 +0000 UTC View PostBack from break, starting up Patreon chapters this week.
The start of a new decade (for however long it lasts) and Im emerging from my winter hibernation to get things rolling in Mooderino world, a world of song and dance and rivers of chocolate oh, wait, thats Willy Wonkas factory. Well, itll be similar, just with few...
2020-01-05 21:00:01 +0000 UTC View PostOkay, here we go, updating like a professional. Consistency is my middle name from here on out.
Missed last months update because I was swamped, plus not much to say. This month, though, seems to be back on track. Havent missed any chapter posts for any of my stories, which makes a nice change. The current schedule seems to be h...
2019-11-02 21:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostSo I planned to restart HTADDB on Patreon today but I don't feel I'm quite ready. Actually, I'm nowhere near ready. I brought back Biadet and I can't even remember when we last saw her and what she was up to, so I need to go back and check up on that.
I also don't want to feel like I'm rushing like I usually do, so I'm going to take it a l...
2019-09-24 19:12:23 +0000 UTC View PostHere to give you the details of when each of my stories restart.
This months update is slightly late as I wanted to see how I felt after my break before committing to any dates. Been off for a couple of weeks and Im just about recovered. Its been nice not to wake up in a panic about all the things I need to get done, but all g...
2019-09-07 19:59:37 +0000 UTC View PostHello and welcome to the midsummer update. I am melt. Still writing, though.
Currently, I am plugging away at my three stories. Got a bit stuck on The Good Student for a couple of weeks (apologies), but seem to be back on track now.
HTADDB is moving along smoothly towards the climax. I also got contacted by a Korean...
2019-08-03 20:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostHeatwave and lazy days. Some small changes to my schedule.
Almost forgot to post this months update! Shows how swamped Im getting.
Ive been (just about) keeping pace with my current schedule, but Im finding it hard to get anything else done. I feel like I need to make some adjustments if want to finish the editing and ...
2019-07-03 20:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostHello and welcome to the monthly update where I let you know what I've been up to lately.
All three stories are up and running, now I just have to keep them going!
Deeper Darker has become quite popular and mostly well-received, with Ubik emerging as the fan-favourite. As with all of my stories, Ive been getting som...
2019-06-01 20:06:46 +0000 UTC View Post53. System Breach
Fourth Quadrant.
Planet Fountain.
Gorbol Training Academy.
Simulation Room.
Figaro was held firmly in the multidroids grip. It was as if the ship had reached out a giant hand and grabbed him. This was not like the previous...
2019-05-03 11:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostDeeper Darker has passed the fifty chapter mark and is doing very well! I know, Im as surprised as you are.
People were a bit sceptical about whether I could make a three MC story work, but I think its worked out okay so far.
Ubik seems to be the fan favourite at the moment, well see how that goes as the story u...
2019-05-01 18:59:09 +0000 UTC View Post52. Isolated
Fourth Quadrant.
Planet Fountain.
Gorbol Training Academy.
Origin - Sim-U
Figaro checked his suit was responsive and brought up the HUD inside his helmet. There was no point activating voice command, he had three other people wit...
2019-05-01 11:00:01 +0000 UTC View Post51. Enough Rope
Fourth Quadrant.
Planet Fountain.
Gorbol Training Academy.
Point-Two took a breath and let his irritation go, or as much of it that he could. He was mainly annoyed at himself. He had known the risk of seeking aid from Ubik, but it had seemed...
2019-04-29 13:23:56 +0000 UTC View PostThe Librarian led the way back to the stairs. She raised the lantern high, as if to show Nic what he had in store a lot of steps and drew herself up as well, becoming Periwinkle. His clothes filled out at the same time, taking on the more masculine shape of a rugged man who used his brawn to accomplish tasks. Looks could be deceivin...
2019-04-28 20:33:54 +0000 UTC View PostFourth Quadrant.
Planet Fountain.
Gorbol Training Academy.
Princep Galeli didnt like leaving Trainee Matton alone with Captain Hickory but this new development required his immediate attention. For the last few years, his life had be...
2019-04-26 11:22:51 +0000 UTC View PostFourth Quadrant.
Planet Fountain.
Gorbol Training Academy.
Figaro was used to wearing the finest clothing. His outfits back home didnt always allow him to breathe but they held everything together so well you hardly felt you need...
2019-04-24 11:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post48. Refreshed
Fourth Quadrant.
Planet Fountain.
Gorbol Training Academy.
Medical Bay.
Figaro woke knowing he was okay. The moment his eyes opened, he was aware of his body being back to normal. He didnt have to touch himself or look in a mi...
2019-04-22 11:00:14 +0000 UTC View PostNic had no idea what to expect. He had been imbued with some great power, apparently. For all he knew, its first effect would be to kill him.
The warmth rose through his body. It wasnt painful or even particularly hot. Heartburn after eating spicy food provided more of a painful reaction. It was unnatural how it moved inside him, ...
2019-04-21 19:23:42 +0000 UTC View PostFourth Quadrant.
Planet Fountain.
Gorbol Training Academy.
Barracks A.
Point-Two sat cross-legged on his bed in the corner of the dorm. He had gone up to the roof to get some fresh air, clear his mind, but it hadnt h...
2019-04-19 11:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostFourth Quadrant.
Planet Fountain.
Fraiche City.
Dais Curry Palace.
Ubik wasnt worried. Not yet.
He was in a tight situation, but there was still room for manoeuvre...
2019-04-17 11:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post45. Honest Work
Fourth Quadrant.
Planet Fountain.
Fraiche City.
Ubik landed softly on the ground, the small jump down from the last handhold on the weathered facade not causing him any issues. Delgados had excellent shock absorbers built-in.
The Acade...
2019-04-15 11:10:56 +0000 UTC View PostStairs led down. The Librarian, dressed like Mr Periwinkle and carrying it off quite well, held a lantern to show the way. A magic lantern? A demonic lantern? It burnt with a yellow flame, that was all Nic could say for certain.
The steps descended at a shallow angle for quite some distance, then there was a small landing, followed by more...
2019-04-14 18:02:27 +0000 UTC View Post44. Faith Electronic
Gorbol Training Academy.
Barracks: Group A.
Something had changed, Ubik could tell. Where before, Drone A had led them to the dining hall like a butler showing them to their seats, now they were escorted by four drones. The sudden change had made Gr...
2019-04-12 11:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post43. New Skin
Fourth Quadrant.
Planet Fountain.
Gorbol Training Academy.
Simulation Room.
Its okay, said Figaro, talking quietly like he had been trained to when dealing with frightened grumon beasts. This is normal.
The rest o...
2019-04-10 11:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post42. Chaos Theory
Fourth Quadrant.
Planet Foxtrot-435 aka Fountain.
Gorbol Training Academy.
Ubik climbed the stairs back towards the Group A dorm. He was alone and his attention was mainly on the device attached to his wrist. Occasionally he would look up t...
2019-04-08 11:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostNic had a lot of problems that he was objectively failing to deal with. Turning his analytical brain on himself was always an uncomfortable experience. He recognised that he was out of his depth, needed help and couldnt trust anyone offering to give him any.
Continuing down this path seemed like a bad idea.
Wishing to be...
2019-04-07 17:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostFourth Quadrant.
Planet Fountain.
Gorbol Training Academy.
Antecessor Ship: Origin (sim-U).
Figaro didnt have a great deal of experience with Antecessor spacecraft. He had run maps in three different vessels, n...
2019-04-05 11:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post