Saturday, November 21, 2020
Thursday, September 3, 2020
Saturday, August 29, 2020
So I didn't like how the second half turned out...
This is the second (Sort-of) blog with the second half, the Monarchy half of the first season.
This is more or less an explanation of why the Hiatus took place. And another will be coming soon because I still hate how I procrastinated on the last three chapters. My notes are in place but with a new job and the biting feeling this will turn out like shit, I stopped writing for a while and worked on a few more projects.
This is more or less an explanation of why the Hiatus took place. And another will be coming soon because I still hate how I procrastinated on the last three chapters. My notes are in place but with a new job and the biting feeling this will turn out like shit, I stopped writing for a while and worked on a few more projects.
Monday, April 13, 2020
Book Review: After by Anna Todd (DNF)
Disclaimer #1: I don’t hate Anna Todd. I just hate this book.
Disclaimer #2: I went into this distrusting the black and white reviews I've seen everywhere. So, I checked it out going in with my own thoughts. These are my own thoughts and opinions. I do NOT, I repeat, DO NOT aim to influence your opinions and thoughts. I recommend you go into this on your own.
Disclaimer #3: I have nothing against Wattpad as a concept. I've read some good stuff from Wattpad before I deleted my account (And restored it, I had friends on there). I know of another novel from Wattpad I'll do a review for that. Someday...
Disclaimer #4: I went into this expecting a long review of doing a play by play of chapters and eventually I started cramming things. most of the older chapters I wrote first and in more detail but eventually, I DNFed it.
The Review (FINALLY)
Chapter 1
We start off with the basic waking up trope. Now, I'll admit, I started a book with this once and the main reason for that was that the character had a prophetic dream, like Prim from the Hunger Games and it became important to the plot.
Tropes aren’t bad, but this, in particular, is used with no real reason. It can establish character (or powers in my case), but here, it's irrelevant to the storyline. You could start this book off with going to the school, and saying goodbye to her mother and nothing would change.
I'm willing to bet some defense for these scenes is, "It's her anxiety talking, will she make friends?" Considering it's a Wattpad story, I'm pretty sure she will. Basically, she takes a shower and eats breakfast, but nothing really contributes to the plot. It acts more like a prologue if anything.
Chapter 2
So we meet Hardin in this chapter, and it’s kinda hard for me to like these people as, in Page 8, Tessa silently calls Noah out on staring at Steph’s chest all while she ends up leering at Hardin. Cue me looking into the camera as if I'm in the office.
“I’m vaguely aware of Noah’s eyes on me as I finally look away and pretend I was staring out of shock. Because, that’s what it is, right?” (Pg. 10)
Chapter 3
“My mom used to tease me growing up, claiming that a man grows an inch with every lie he tells. My Father was a tall man, so I won’t argue with her logic, there.” (Pg 11) And since Hardin is described as tall and lean, I guess that’s some kind of joke at him???
Let’s put it simply that I have questions as I went on:
1) How early in the morning is this to be considered a good time to have a party? I dunno, I’ve never been to a big formal college, so take this with a grain of salt but don’t Universities usually do background checks and such?
2) How did he get into the room? I have a sneaking suspicion that Steph may have given him a key if they were friends, but that would mean she has three copies at least. One for Steph, one for Nate, and one for Hardin? I don’t know, but wouldn't University security keep a watch on keys?
UGH, maybe I should go to this college, and get my answers like that…
We start off with the basic waking up trope. Now, I'll admit, I started a book with this once and the main reason for that was that the character had a prophetic dream, like Prim from the Hunger Games and it became important to the plot.
Tropes aren’t bad, but this, in particular, is used with no real reason. It can establish character (or powers in my case), but here, it's irrelevant to the storyline. You could start this book off with going to the school, and saying goodbye to her mother and nothing would change.
I'm willing to bet some defense for these scenes is, "It's her anxiety talking, will she make friends?" Considering it's a Wattpad story, I'm pretty sure she will. Basically, she takes a shower and eats breakfast, but nothing really contributes to the plot. It acts more like a prologue if anything.
Chapter 2
So we meet Hardin in this chapter, and it’s kinda hard for me to like these people as, in Page 8, Tessa silently calls Noah out on staring at Steph’s chest all while she ends up leering at Hardin. Cue me looking into the camera as if I'm in the office.
“I’m vaguely aware of Noah’s eyes on me as I finally look away and pretend I was staring out of shock. Because, that’s what it is, right?” (Pg. 10)
Chapter 3
“My mom used to tease me growing up, claiming that a man grows an inch with every lie he tells. My Father was a tall man, so I won’t argue with her logic, there.” (Pg 11) And since Hardin is described as tall and lean, I guess that’s some kind of joke at him???
Let’s put it simply that I have questions as I went on:
1) How early in the morning is this to be considered a good time to have a party? I dunno, I’ve never been to a big formal college, so take this with a grain of salt but don’t Universities usually do background checks and such?
2) How did he get into the room? I have a sneaking suspicion that Steph may have given him a key if they were friends, but that would mean she has three copies at least. One for Steph, one for Nate, and one for Hardin? I don’t know, but wouldn't University security keep a watch on keys?
UGH, maybe I should go to this college, and get my answers like that…
Chapter 4
I had a few nitpicks, that honestly aren’t as important as they feel to me, but yeah… back to the mainline.
EXAMPLE: “Sorry Tess, I forgot to tell you Hardin would be coming by.” (Pg. 16) You know, exchanging phone numbers would have solved that dilemma…
Steph reveals Hardin isn’t her boyfriend, finally revealing his name.
Steph and Tessa go on about the party dilemma, and Tessa says she can’t be because she promised Noah they would talk to each other over Skype, and she needs to do something about her desk.
So, the choices here were going to the party, or ride with Hardin to a store. Both of which end up with Hardin, but the idea of staying in to read and chat with her boyfriend was such a forgettable option, of course. I’m more on the introverted side, so if I’d been in that situation, this book wouldn’t have happened at all.
Chapter 5
“Why is he so rude? If anything, he should be grateful that I’m not judging him for the way he has destroyed his body with holes and tattoos.” (Pg. 19)
The only saving grace I see in this paragraph is that she admits she’s judging him but, “not to his face” and that “[She’s] at least polite about their differences.” (Pg. 19)
“The dresses she picks out are so inappropriate that I keep looking around for a hidden camera and someone to jump out and tell me this is all a joke. I cringe at each one and she laughs, obviously finding my distaste humorous.”
I really hope I’m not the only one getting annoyed with Tessa at this point. I don’t know what she expected about a college frat party and about the way they dress. Granted she expected this University to be a prestigious school.
I can’t help but be slightly annoyed at Steph, too, because I feel she shouldn’t pressure others into dressing like them, so to speak. Tessa can wear her clothes, and Steph can wear what she wears, clean and simple. Though, if I’m honest, my annoyance with Steph is significantly lower than with Tessa.
Chapter 6
Yep, this chapter solidified the fact it was indeed a YA Wattpad book.
"'Your eyes are so unique- want to trade?' She jokes"
"But Steph has beautiful eyes, why would she joke about trading with me?" (Pg. 22)
Chapter 7
There isn’t much significant going in this chapter, aside from that we meet Molly for the First time. I’m going to be honest here, I’m imagining Molly to be portrayed by Bella Thorne.
Chapter 8
OK… apparently, taking Nate’s car and driving away isn’t an option and letting them find their own ride is difficult? Nate offers her his car, he doesn’t say anything else about passengers, that was only Tessa’s concern. She could just leave???
“Wait,” I start to panic, “Who’s going to drive us back to the dorm?”
“I don’t know… you can drive my car if you want…. No, no, it’s not a far drive You should just take my car.” (Pg. 28)
Chapter 9
This chapter served to irritate me as if this chemistry is meant to be healthy between strangers…
Chapter 10
UGGGGHHHHH
Chapter 11
This one supposed to change our minds that Hardin is a decent person. Congrats, Hardin you did the bare minimum of helping a pair of roommates and not taking advantage of the drunk one!
I need a drink...
CONCLUSION
I expected this to be really long so I trimmed down most of my original review.
In the end, I DNFed it and sold the book without a second thought. I don't consider it READ on my Goodreads list. I expected this review to be way longer, maybe longer than it should have but this is long enough, eh? Gods, I feel so nit-picky but I just... This book gives me the feeling I wouldn't enjoy it in the long run so I better put it down now. Pass it on to someone that might enjoy it.
I don't consider this review finished, but I have no intention to go back, buy another copy, and finish it. I don't have enough confirmation in my mind that I can vouch for the relationship, but the characters are annoying and I don't care for it, I'm sorry.
This chapter served to irritate me as if this chemistry is meant to be healthy between strangers…
Chapter 10
UGGGGHHHHH
Chapter 11
This one supposed to change our minds that Hardin is a decent person. Congrats, Hardin you did the bare minimum of helping a pair of roommates and not taking advantage of the drunk one!
I need a drink...
CONCLUSION
I expected this to be really long so I trimmed down most of my original review.
In the end, I DNFed it and sold the book without a second thought. I don't consider it READ on my Goodreads list. I expected this review to be way longer, maybe longer than it should have but this is long enough, eh? Gods, I feel so nit-picky but I just... This book gives me the feeling I wouldn't enjoy it in the long run so I better put it down now. Pass it on to someone that might enjoy it.
I don't consider this review finished, but I have no intention to go back, buy another copy, and finish it. I don't have enough confirmation in my mind that I can vouch for the relationship, but the characters are annoying and I don't care for it, I'm sorry.
Wednesday, December 25, 2019
Sunday, September 1, 2019
Editing and Rewriting The Maura Adventures (Season 1)
Day 1 (8/1/19): Reviewing and Editing Chapter 1. Gotta start somewhere. Instead, I ended up working on a submission.
Day 2 (8/2/19)
I REALLY started to edit and rewrite parts of the first chapter. I also ended up taking out a hefty amount of filler. My goal was 3000 words and I met that, even after taking things out. I guess it was a good thing. I aim to keep the exposition at a minimum and the action going.
Day 3 (8/3/19)
I started the second chapter, but I'm nervous about this one, like I don't want to read it, sort of thing. Then I remember, I'm revising this stupid thing for a reason.
I rewrote most of Chp 1 instead, so I'll have to catch up tomorrow with Chapter 2.
Day 4 (8/4/19)
I finally finished editing and it was mostly rewriting things. There are a few chapters I plan to rewrite in their entirety. I just don't know if I can do that in only two days.
Well, Jesse just met Aadya, who saved him from getting sold to the black market. I'm moving onto to Connor's Debut. Or rather --- ----- Sorry. Spoilers.
Day 5 (8/5/19)
(Didn't Update or Edit)
Day 6 (8/6/19)
I started editing Eps (Episode) 3, and I'm already thinking about Eps 4.
I don't know why you're watching me suffer, but alright...
I rewrote and added things mainly, as it's been almost an exact month I've written this chapter. So, I'm just as confused. I edited mostly on the computer but some edits were on the sheet I printed. Ctrl + F is a beautiful thing.
Day 7 (8/7/19)
I started working on Episode 4.
Day 8 (8/8/19)
(Didn't Update)
Day 9 (8/9/19)
I started rewriting some things in the fifth episode. I haven't gotten around the Forth, but I'm still trying to keep myself on track.
Day 10 (8/10/19)
I started Hemingway Editor again and catching all my passive voice.
Day 11 (8/11/19)
(Didn't Update)
Day 12 (8/12/19)
(Didn't Update)
Day 13 (8/13/19)
(Didn't Update)
Day 14 (8/14/19)
(Didn't Update)
Day 15 (8/15/19)
(Didn't Update)
Day 16 (8/16/19)
I started Editing again, I haven't been updating the past few days, but I did manage to actually edit those days. The first ten days will be published, and then there will be a two-month Hiatus and then Publishing will resume as usual.
Day 17 (8/17/19)
Man, Jesse's mean in Chp 8 and 9. Personally, I don't know if I want 8 and 9 to be Jesse or Wilson centric, but, eventually, I leaned into Wilson centric. He's alone, he doesn't know what's happening ad he's teamed up with the very kid he screwed over. I hoped I'd get the time to let Aadya give him a good boot in the ass, but I never got around to it.
I guess seeing it through Jesse's eyes is understandable as he was sold as an object. I went over this chapter a couple times with editing software and a few new eyes in my circles, but it didn't satisfy me as I'd hoped.
I started filling come cracks and rewrite some scenes, in the end, and I moved on to the second part.
Man, Jesse's mean in Chp 8 and 9. Personally, I don't know if I want 8 and 9 to be Jesse or Wilson centric, but, eventually, I leaned into Wilson centric. He's alone, he doesn't know what's happening ad he's teamed up with the very kid he screwed over. I hoped I'd get the time to let Aadya give him a good boot in the ass, but I never got around to it.
I guess seeing it through Jesse's eyes is understandable as he was sold as an object. I went over this chapter a couple times with editing software and a few new eyes in my circles, but it didn't satisfy me as I'd hoped.
I started filling come cracks and rewrite some scenes, in the end, and I moved on to the second part.
Day 18 (8/18/19)
Happy B-Day to a 20-something Percy!
Got that out of the way, now...
Episode 8, Pt Two, or Episode 9. Whatever you want to call it.
Happy B-Day to a 20-something Percy!
Got that out of the way, now...
Episode 8, Pt Two, or Episode 9. Whatever you want to call it.
Day 19 (8/19/19)
I managed to get some done, mostly chp 9, and some of 10, but I might rewrite a bit of 10. I added more in 9.
Day 20 (8/20/19)
I finally got around to fully editing 10. Jeez, my syntax is god-awful...
Day 21 (8/21/19)
I'm rewriting some of Chp 10.
I'm rewriting some of Chp 10.
Day 22 (8/22/19)
No work done.
No work done.
Day 23 (8/23/19)
I think I'm going to rewrite a few things in Chp 1 and 4.
Day 24 (8/24/19)
(Didn't Update)
Day 25 (8/25/19)
(Didn't Update)
Day 26 (8/26/19)
(Didn't Update)
Day 27 (8/27/19)
Due to a new job, I ended up cutting back on editing, But I managed to add some and re-edit chapter 1.
Due to a new job, I ended up cutting back on editing, But I managed to add some and re-edit chapter 1.
Day 28 (8/28/19)
(Didn't Update)
(Didn't Update)
Day 29 (8/29/19)
(Didn't Update)
(Didn't Update)
Day 30 (8/30/19)
(Didn't Update)
(Didn't Update)
Day 31 (8/31/19): Que the QUEUE!!! (AKA: I'm going to schedule everything. A new chapter comes every Sunday, from September 1st and on out. The next season is planned to be written in June of 2020.)
Check out Chapter 1! >>> Here
Writing The Maura Adventures (Season 1)
I pitched the idea to myself for shits and giggles that Aadya gets reincarnated. Then I actually got to thinking about it. She gets reincarnated in the 21st century, then I thought of Alistair. Reincarnation is a possibility, I might as well have fun with it.
Then, there was the prospect of Regina and Capri having a future together.
I can only guess this started going on since March 2019. The document says I started writing it in Early April 2019.
I usually like to throw myself into the action. So, that's what I did to Jesse. Cuz why not. Capri is a lot more sociable from when she was a kid, as planned from a few years ago. I started planning Capri and Regina since I was 14, so the difficulty with writing Capri about the Death of Regina really varies. The idea about the mystics shop came from Capri commemorating Regina in this sort, plus they're one of my most visited places when I was a teen. So, I knew my way around them a bit.
I had to write at least five days worth (1300 words at least per day, so 6500 total today,) and write out little scenes so I can ascend those into an actual coherent story later.
(To sum it up, the family is taking a vacation to NY and I'm probably not going to get any work done.)
I planned that September is going to be the publishing time, and I am going to edit it all in August and rewrite if I have to.
Day 1 (6/1/19)
Ok, so I was right, I wasn't able to write until really late at night and we're sharing a room so I snuck in the bathroom.
Day 2 (6/2/19)
AHHHHHHHH I managed to get some work in... The family and I went to Central Park, looking around and ate hot dogs for lunch. Jesus fuck, do my feet hurt. Never doing six hours of walking again…
Day 3 (6/3/19)
Ok, I finally finished the first chapter, now to re-evaluate my life choices, because if it took me three draws of cards to actually try and fit a new story for the first damn chapter, I don't know how the rest is gonna turn out.
I think I pulled something but it was subtle, I feel pain sometimes when I walk and I don't know what's causing it.
Day 4 (6/4/19)
Not much progress, NY is busy, and I want to drink.
Day 5 (6/5/19)
Managed to get in another 2000 words on the plane back to CO. But they were really scattered. I went from Chp 6 to 1, to 6 again, to 3, to some future things.
Day 6 (6/6/19)
I write most of chapter one and 6, but I'm still struggling to find a decent plot on Connor's debut. The sixth episode is coming along, proving to be a good bonding moment between the goth styles Aadya and Jesse share. It also starts as something improving the visions Jesse starts to get.
I also wanted to do something with a sort of spider-sense, looking a la Danny Phantom with Jesse coughing black smoke every time danger abounded, but I discarded that.
I started working on Episode 4, using the three-card spread with tarot cards, and I wanted to put in a terrible joke Aadya tells the gang, which prompts Kellen to leave out of embarrassment.
Very progressive, and I think it was good, but My word count was a few words short.
Day 7 (6/7/19)
I didn’t get much done until late at night. I started to use the cards again, but I’ve been trying to get some horror shorts in. I might send one into NoSleep.
I started doing word sprints again and I might turn whatever gibberish I made into something I'll use in the future.
I managed to get it along with Chapter 6, as a bonding moment between the Parents and the Kids. Typical kids stuff, ya know? Sneaking out for a concert and the parents catch them. I feel this chapter doesn't add much to the plot aside from Jesse's shadow powers, despite the powers coming into play. But throw that in any other situation and it could have been the same.
Then again, the watch breaking is going to be another plot point, involving Jesse's Past self and Kellen's past as an exiled king. No spoilers or anything, but... yeah.
On the brighter side, I reached the Quota for the day. The downside is, I have to see if it’s good.
Day 8 (6/8/19)
This was a good day, I’ll say. I met my quota in an hour more or less, and I had more time to begin an idea I’ve had for almost a month now. I wrote most of chapter 6, and damn was that a fun chapter. Just teens being teens, yeah?
You may see that this is a very dated story, considering the technology (Flip phones and pagers) and actions (Sneaking out because, why not?). To be honest, I’ve never done the stuff they’ve done (Sneak out or own a flip phone, I owned a sliding phone.) but for some reason, it felt like I was there. Being a young rebellious teen again…
Though, if it’s one thing I haven’t outgrown, it’s my darkness phase. You know the one.
Day 9 (6/9/19)
#TooAttatchedtoAChapter
I started Editing Chp 6. And I may need more paper for the printer to print this whole damn story out. One chapter at a time.
I moved Episode 10 to Episode 12.
I started writing Chp 7, and I hope I can fill out the rest of the chapters. I think I’ll just write and complete each chapter every three days…
Day 10 (6/10/19)
So, I managed to get in 600 words, though I didn’t meet the quota.
Day 11 (6/11/19)
I feel like shit and I don’t think I can really write.
I started getting along with the Prince of Darkness arc, but it’s not picking up as quickly as I’d hoped. I’m all in for good pacing, but this is taking forever.
I started writing Kellen’s Summary of his 1000+ years of life.
Day 12 (6/12/19)
I have deemed this to be a good day! Over 2000 words, and caught up to my quota, after missing and writing only half of it for the past two days.
Already, I’m thinking of writing a Sequel of The Queen of Swords: The Path of Ashes. This may be done in 2020. I just remembered I have a SwoonReads, and I might post the Steel Queen’s Anomie and the Steel Queen’s Champion, and the Steel Queen’s Adversary.
Day 13 (6/13/19)
OK, So, I managed to cram some work in after the game.
Day 14 (6/14/19)
Ehh…
Day 15 (6/15/19)
I’m getting worse and worse updating this thing. I started working on 8 and started replanning 7. Well, I managed to write 2000 words today. Very good, and I’m back on track.
Day 16 (6/16/19)
It was an exceedingly good day. I went over my word count in less than an hour at the library. And I’m still going. The pacing in Chp 9 is going well. I need to work with everything else by the time’s end, though.
I think some people will recognise Chp 9 as Danny Phantom’s Frightmare from Season 3. I remember when I first saw it, it was weird, like it didn’t belong, so to speak.
Day 17 (6/17/19)
(Didn't Update Blog)
Day 18 (6/18/19)
This was very last minute, and I managed 1500 words in an hour.
I don’t aim to redeem Kellen for his previous actions and plans, but I do hope for a bittersweet ending for him, more than anything. He gets to live his life, but he doesn’t find peace, sort of thing.
Day 19 (6/19/19)
This may be pulling academic Icarus, getting too close to the due date, but I might pull through.
I’m still trying to warm up to Wilson, as a character. What he did is Despicable, Jesse or not.
Human trafficking is a topic I’ve been searching about for a while and wrote about in another draft.
Day 20 (6/20/19)
I almost made it to the Quota.
Day 21 (6/21/19)
I’ve been rearranging episodes and pondering when I should publish them. I started writing the older episodes, to finish and move on. I might be moving the fifth episode into the fourth episode.
I pulled an Icarus, again. I typed in the 1000-something words at night.
Day 22 (6/22/19)
I rewrote most of Chp 3, to a place where they meet Aadya. I’m getting worse at this… I almost missed today, and Write track isn’t letting me in. Gotta write 2000 tomorrow to be sure.
Day 23 (6/23/19)
I met my goal, twice so. 2600!!!!
Day 24 (6/24/19)
I met my goal, but in two hours tops. I felt so uninspired that I might redo Chp 10. I wanted an Aadya-centric one meeting Stephanie who will come back later. I pulled an Icarus on this one.
Day 25 (6/25/19)
I worked on Kellen’s part of the story, using Tarot Cards rather than playing cards at a poker game. The Big Blind won. Another Icarus night.
Day 26 (6/26/19)
(Didn't Update Blog)
Day 27 (6/27/19)
Jesus, I got terrible at updating this. I managed to write almost 3000 words! And it was busy. I’m working to complete the First monarchy Arc, and I started to write the prequel. The Steel Queen’s Anomie. I’m working to set a specific time to work on it during November.
I finished the second half of Kellen’s part of the story. He meets Maz, a strange man that can make Prosthetics really come alive. Using Souls.
In the meantime, I’m also completing the Fae selling Humans arc.
Day 28 (6/28/19)
Didn’t get to write today. I’ll have to try again tomorrow.
Day 29 (6/29/19)
So I managed to get to the library and work, and I think I’m getting lazier and lazier. I’m thinking of adding another character for the sake of Aadya trying to protect the kid. I’ll edit the second chapter to fit in with the second assassin’s description. But Aadya’s arrows are framing her as the attempted killer nad it will come up later in the series.
Day 30 (6/30/19
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Day 31 (7/1/19)
So I managed to complete the Pilot and now I have to rewrite everything to fit the themes… I’m going to keep some physical notes on this still. I have the plans and a red pen with me and I’m not afraid to use it!
Day 32 (7/2/19)
AHHHH I JUST REALISED I ACCIDENTALLY DELETED THE CHALLENGE PAGE
I started writing and completing everything. That’s the goal for the first two weeks before i get on with the story.
Day 33 (7/3/19)
I met the word count.
Day 34 (7/4/19)
No writing. Fuck holidays and “family time”.
Day 35 (7/5/19)
I tried to meet the word count but something is stopping me. Like an actual dam is in my head. The library no longer provides me with comfort and the house is not ideal. I may have to extend this project. I started on 17 and 13.
I can only hope I can actually read what’s happening.
Day 36 (7/6/19)
(Didn’t update)
Day 37 (7/7/19)
I managed to reach the word count and beyond.
Day 38 (7/8/19)
(Didn’t update)
Day 39 (7/9/19)
(Didn’t update)
Day 40 (7/10/19)
Jesus, I’m getting terrible at updating this. Anyway, yesterday, I made it to 800 but that was it, so I caught up today.
I’m thinking of rewriting a few things, but most edits will just be either adding things for taking things out. Mostly adding things in, especially for Jesse’s Powers. I’m thinking of leaving Connor with no powers. But I want to use his art skills for something more. I think it’s better to leave them as simply that, nothing. Just a hobby.
In the meantime, I’m still trying to move the story along. Jesse’s powers are developing, and to his credit, he’s working for it. Kellen’s shadow powers have fizzled out and moved on to Jesse, but he’s still training him, something showed with the Real Human Connor.
Day 41
(Didn’t Update, forgot what I did.)
Day 42
(Didn’t Update, forgot what I did.)
Day 43
(Didn’t Update, forgot what I did.)
Day 44
(Didn’t Update, forgot what I did.)
Day 45
(Didn’t Update, forgot what I did.)
Day 46 (7/16/19)
I finally updated the last five days and I missed three days of work, which I’m getting really worried about. I’m behind on the word count, but these last few chapters should fix that. I have Season 2 planned out, and now I just have to write it in June and July, like this year.
I’ve started a new project. King and Killer, where I tell Kellen’s story with Elijah.
Day 47
(Didn’t Update, forgot what I did.)
Day 48 (7/18/19)
I dunno why I’ve gotten so terribly at updating this. But i wrote over a thousand for Connor’s arc. He’ll get closure.
Day 49 (7/19/19)
I planned more about the Fourth arc than I wrote. I want to incorporate the Ring of Hexe, a recent invention I want for interdimensional travel and must never be put in the hands of the Monarchy.
More Info?
I’m still working on it.
Day 50 (7/20/19)
So I’m almost at the end of my rope, here. I started finishing more of the previous chapters. I’m still replanning chp 20, and making sure this goes down with a bang, in such a mundane manner, so to speak. We’re not killing the Heiress, but destabilizing her and setting as many people free, alive and happy.
Day 51 (7/21/19)
Didn’t write much but I did get some in. I changed my word count goal, but it’s still a novel at this point.
Day 52 (7/22/19)
OH MY GODS I WANNA DIE WHAT WAS I THINKING, WRITING THIS PROJECT FOR TWO MONTHS. On the bright side, my focus has been so hyperactive that I only started two new projects. The Steel Queen’s Anomie ver. 2 and Nazeer’s story.
VVVV If I were to describe the process, VVVV
Day 53
I got in the quota at the last minute…
Day 54
(Didn’t Update Blog)
Day 55
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Day 61 (7/31/19)
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHAHAHAHAHHAAHH
Then, there was the prospect of Regina and Capri having a future together.
I can only guess this started going on since March 2019. The document says I started writing it in Early April 2019.
I usually like to throw myself into the action. So, that's what I did to Jesse. Cuz why not. Capri is a lot more sociable from when she was a kid, as planned from a few years ago. I started planning Capri and Regina since I was 14, so the difficulty with writing Capri about the Death of Regina really varies. The idea about the mystics shop came from Capri commemorating Regina in this sort, plus they're one of my most visited places when I was a teen. So, I knew my way around them a bit.
I had to write at least five days worth (1300 words at least per day, so 6500 total today,) and write out little scenes so I can ascend those into an actual coherent story later.
(To sum it up, the family is taking a vacation to NY and I'm probably not going to get any work done.)
I planned that September is going to be the publishing time, and I am going to edit it all in August and rewrite if I have to.
Day 1 (6/1/19)
Ok, so I was right, I wasn't able to write until really late at night and we're sharing a room so I snuck in the bathroom.
Day 2 (6/2/19)
AHHHHHHHH I managed to get some work in... The family and I went to Central Park, looking around and ate hot dogs for lunch. Jesus fuck, do my feet hurt. Never doing six hours of walking again…
Day 3 (6/3/19)
Ok, I finally finished the first chapter, now to re-evaluate my life choices, because if it took me three draws of cards to actually try and fit a new story for the first damn chapter, I don't know how the rest is gonna turn out.
I think I pulled something but it was subtle, I feel pain sometimes when I walk and I don't know what's causing it.
Day 4 (6/4/19)
Not much progress, NY is busy, and I want to drink.
Day 5 (6/5/19)
Managed to get in another 2000 words on the plane back to CO. But they were really scattered. I went from Chp 6 to 1, to 6 again, to 3, to some future things.
Day 6 (6/6/19)
I write most of chapter one and 6, but I'm still struggling to find a decent plot on Connor's debut. The sixth episode is coming along, proving to be a good bonding moment between the goth styles Aadya and Jesse share. It also starts as something improving the visions Jesse starts to get.
I also wanted to do something with a sort of spider-sense, looking a la Danny Phantom with Jesse coughing black smoke every time danger abounded, but I discarded that.
I started working on Episode 4, using the three-card spread with tarot cards, and I wanted to put in a terrible joke Aadya tells the gang, which prompts Kellen to leave out of embarrassment.
Very progressive, and I think it was good, but My word count was a few words short.
Day 7 (6/7/19)
I didn’t get much done until late at night. I started to use the cards again, but I’ve been trying to get some horror shorts in. I might send one into NoSleep.
I started doing word sprints again and I might turn whatever gibberish I made into something I'll use in the future.
I managed to get it along with Chapter 6, as a bonding moment between the Parents and the Kids. Typical kids stuff, ya know? Sneaking out for a concert and the parents catch them. I feel this chapter doesn't add much to the plot aside from Jesse's shadow powers, despite the powers coming into play. But throw that in any other situation and it could have been the same.
Then again, the watch breaking is going to be another plot point, involving Jesse's Past self and Kellen's past as an exiled king. No spoilers or anything, but... yeah.
On the brighter side, I reached the Quota for the day. The downside is, I have to see if it’s good.
Day 8 (6/8/19)
This was a good day, I’ll say. I met my quota in an hour more or less, and I had more time to begin an idea I’ve had for almost a month now. I wrote most of chapter 6, and damn was that a fun chapter. Just teens being teens, yeah?
You may see that this is a very dated story, considering the technology (Flip phones and pagers) and actions (Sneaking out because, why not?). To be honest, I’ve never done the stuff they’ve done (Sneak out or own a flip phone, I owned a sliding phone.) but for some reason, it felt like I was there. Being a young rebellious teen again…
Though, if it’s one thing I haven’t outgrown, it’s my darkness phase. You know the one.
Day 9 (6/9/19)
#TooAttatchedtoAChapter
I started Editing Chp 6. And I may need more paper for the printer to print this whole damn story out. One chapter at a time.
I moved Episode 10 to Episode 12.
I started writing Chp 7, and I hope I can fill out the rest of the chapters. I think I’ll just write and complete each chapter every three days…
Day 10 (6/10/19)
So, I managed to get in 600 words, though I didn’t meet the quota.
Day 11 (6/11/19)
I feel like shit and I don’t think I can really write.
I started getting along with the Prince of Darkness arc, but it’s not picking up as quickly as I’d hoped. I’m all in for good pacing, but this is taking forever.
I started writing Kellen’s Summary of his 1000+ years of life.
Day 12 (6/12/19)
I have deemed this to be a good day! Over 2000 words, and caught up to my quota, after missing and writing only half of it for the past two days.
Already, I’m thinking of writing a Sequel of The Queen of Swords: The Path of Ashes. This may be done in 2020. I just remembered I have a SwoonReads, and I might post the Steel Queen’s Anomie and the Steel Queen’s Champion, and the Steel Queen’s Adversary.
Day 13 (6/13/19)
OK, So, I managed to cram some work in after the game.
Day 14 (6/14/19)
Ehh…
Day 15 (6/15/19)
I’m getting worse and worse updating this thing. I started working on 8 and started replanning 7. Well, I managed to write 2000 words today. Very good, and I’m back on track.
Day 16 (6/16/19)
It was an exceedingly good day. I went over my word count in less than an hour at the library. And I’m still going. The pacing in Chp 9 is going well. I need to work with everything else by the time’s end, though.
I think some people will recognise Chp 9 as Danny Phantom’s Frightmare from Season 3. I remember when I first saw it, it was weird, like it didn’t belong, so to speak.
Day 17 (6/17/19)
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Day 18 (6/18/19)
This was very last minute, and I managed 1500 words in an hour.
I don’t aim to redeem Kellen for his previous actions and plans, but I do hope for a bittersweet ending for him, more than anything. He gets to live his life, but he doesn’t find peace, sort of thing.
Day 19 (6/19/19)
This may be pulling academic Icarus, getting too close to the due date, but I might pull through.
I’m still trying to warm up to Wilson, as a character. What he did is Despicable, Jesse or not.
Human trafficking is a topic I’ve been searching about for a while and wrote about in another draft.
Day 20 (6/20/19)
I almost made it to the Quota.
Day 21 (6/21/19)
I’ve been rearranging episodes and pondering when I should publish them. I started writing the older episodes, to finish and move on. I might be moving the fifth episode into the fourth episode.
I pulled an Icarus, again. I typed in the 1000-something words at night.
Day 22 (6/22/19)
I rewrote most of Chp 3, to a place where they meet Aadya. I’m getting worse at this… I almost missed today, and Write track isn’t letting me in. Gotta write 2000 tomorrow to be sure.
Day 23 (6/23/19)
I met my goal, twice so. 2600!!!!
Day 24 (6/24/19)
I met my goal, but in two hours tops. I felt so uninspired that I might redo Chp 10. I wanted an Aadya-centric one meeting Stephanie who will come back later. I pulled an Icarus on this one.
Day 25 (6/25/19)
I worked on Kellen’s part of the story, using Tarot Cards rather than playing cards at a poker game. The Big Blind won. Another Icarus night.
Day 26 (6/26/19)
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Day 27 (6/27/19)
Jesus, I got terrible at updating this. I managed to write almost 3000 words! And it was busy. I’m working to complete the First monarchy Arc, and I started to write the prequel. The Steel Queen’s Anomie. I’m working to set a specific time to work on it during November.
I finished the second half of Kellen’s part of the story. He meets Maz, a strange man that can make Prosthetics really come alive. Using Souls.
In the meantime, I’m also completing the Fae selling Humans arc.
Day 28 (6/28/19)
Didn’t get to write today. I’ll have to try again tomorrow.
Day 29 (6/29/19)
So I managed to get to the library and work, and I think I’m getting lazier and lazier. I’m thinking of adding another character for the sake of Aadya trying to protect the kid. I’ll edit the second chapter to fit in with the second assassin’s description. But Aadya’s arrows are framing her as the attempted killer nad it will come up later in the series.
Day 30 (6/30/19
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Day 31 (7/1/19)
So I managed to complete the Pilot and now I have to rewrite everything to fit the themes… I’m going to keep some physical notes on this still. I have the plans and a red pen with me and I’m not afraid to use it!
Day 32 (7/2/19)
AHHHH I JUST REALISED I ACCIDENTALLY DELETED THE CHALLENGE PAGE
I started writing and completing everything. That’s the goal for the first two weeks before i get on with the story.
Day 33 (7/3/19)
I met the word count.
Day 34 (7/4/19)
No writing. Fuck holidays and “family time”.
Day 35 (7/5/19)
I tried to meet the word count but something is stopping me. Like an actual dam is in my head. The library no longer provides me with comfort and the house is not ideal. I may have to extend this project. I started on 17 and 13.
I can only hope I can actually read what’s happening.
Day 36 (7/6/19)
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Day 37 (7/7/19)
I managed to reach the word count and beyond.
Day 38 (7/8/19)
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Day 39 (7/9/19)
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Day 40 (7/10/19)
Jesus, I’m getting terrible at updating this. Anyway, yesterday, I made it to 800 but that was it, so I caught up today.
I’m thinking of rewriting a few things, but most edits will just be either adding things for taking things out. Mostly adding things in, especially for Jesse’s Powers. I’m thinking of leaving Connor with no powers. But I want to use his art skills for something more. I think it’s better to leave them as simply that, nothing. Just a hobby.
In the meantime, I’m still trying to move the story along. Jesse’s powers are developing, and to his credit, he’s working for it. Kellen’s shadow powers have fizzled out and moved on to Jesse, but he’s still training him, something showed with the Real Human Connor.
Day 41
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Day 42
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Day 43
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Day 44
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Day 45
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Day 46 (7/16/19)
I finally updated the last five days and I missed three days of work, which I’m getting really worried about. I’m behind on the word count, but these last few chapters should fix that. I have Season 2 planned out, and now I just have to write it in June and July, like this year.
I’ve started a new project. King and Killer, where I tell Kellen’s story with Elijah.
Day 47
(Didn’t Update, forgot what I did.)
Day 48 (7/18/19)
I dunno why I’ve gotten so terribly at updating this. But i wrote over a thousand for Connor’s arc. He’ll get closure.
Day 49 (7/19/19)
I planned more about the Fourth arc than I wrote. I want to incorporate the Ring of Hexe, a recent invention I want for interdimensional travel and must never be put in the hands of the Monarchy.
More Info?
I’m still working on it.
Day 50 (7/20/19)
So I’m almost at the end of my rope, here. I started finishing more of the previous chapters. I’m still replanning chp 20, and making sure this goes down with a bang, in such a mundane manner, so to speak. We’re not killing the Heiress, but destabilizing her and setting as many people free, alive and happy.
Day 51 (7/21/19)
Didn’t write much but I did get some in. I changed my word count goal, but it’s still a novel at this point.
Day 52 (7/22/19)
OH MY GODS I WANNA DIE WHAT WAS I THINKING, WRITING THIS PROJECT FOR TWO MONTHS. On the bright side, my focus has been so hyperactive that I only started two new projects. The Steel Queen’s Anomie ver. 2 and Nazeer’s story.
VVVV If I were to describe the process, VVVV
Day 53
I got in the quota at the last minute…
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Day 61 (7/31/19)
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHAHAHAHAHHAAHH
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