Happy Friday!!!!
Even better news - the second to last chapter of From Terra is now out on Literotica! By popular reader request, there's been a return from a character that Chryssa met at House Exotica. Next chapter is the last one and will conclude the HEA for Chryssa =) I'm pretty excited about it... she's been a lot of fun to work with. Honestly, she's one of my favorite characters because she's so very honest about what she wants and needs. In some ways, she's kind of my woman's lib character. She's completely unapologetic about being greedy for pleasure, makes the best of any situation, and isn't going to back down from what she wants - and she doesn't see anything wrong with that. She's totally shaken off the sexual repression of Terra and embraced being herself and enjoying herself. As much as I enjoy writing the reluctant stuff and seduction with lots of blushing and protesting, Chryssa has been a seriously refreshing change. I'll probably write more characters like her in the future.
In the meantime... I'm chugging along with the rest of the my writing. It's harder because I'm also getting busier and busier at work, and the next few months are always my slowest writing time because of that. But I'm still getting some done here and there! The past couple of days I've actually gotten quite a bit done, which has been great. Next week I'll share a teaser for Marriage Training. I've got a few edits to make on what I've got so far, but then I'll be putting it up =)
I haven't even started on the next Stronghold story, because right now I'm kind of torn. The original novella was supposed to be from Jared and Leigh's point of view, setting up their full-length book, mostly because there's some stuff that's going to go down that I don't want to make part of the book (because the book would end up being gargantuan), but that I didn't want to do as flashbacks / exposition either. I hate flashbacks. I figured doing a novella would be the best way to do it... but now I'm kinda wondering if maybe I should include other POVs in the novella. Use it to set-up Breaking the Chain, but also to give a glimpse into the lives of those characters that have already gotten their books. Maybe even to give a glimpse into the lives of those characters that HAVEN'T gotten their books as well. Also, it would give me a way to introduce far more sexy time into the book.
So... thoughts? Should I keep the novella just focused on the two main characters, or have it spread out over the other characters as well?
My very strong suggestion is ... let's hear about everybody! I'm a big fan of books that are settled in a little universe of their own and let you have the impression you're "part of the gang". That works just fine with your Stronghold series and I'd love to hear some more from everybody and especially from so recently united Patrick and Lexie. Thanks for all your effort!
ReplyDeleteLOL aw well thank you! I love hearing people say that they feel like they're actually buddies with the characters =) I def would include a little tidbit about Patrick and Lexie. I think everyone would probably get one tidbit, while Leigh and Jared get multiple.
DeleteI agree on talking about everyone. In particular the novella might be an opportunity to spend some time again with Jessica, Justin and Chris. Obviously they've shown up here and there in the other novels but they actually have some really significant stuff going on in their relationship that I'd like to see explored. I don't know where if anywhere in the storyline you intended to get into how they are handling their ménage relationship. And of course we need Jake to get fleshed out a bit now that he's back home. ;)
ReplyDeleteNaturally it goes without saying we'll love it no matter what you write about!
JJC was def one of the bigger reasons for me thinking about doing this, because you're absolutely right about what's going on in their relationship! I do want them to get their own novella eventually too, but there's def some stuff that needs to go down between them first, before I get to the idea that I have for their mini-story.
DeleteWhole heartedly agree, make it about everyone. I also enjoy the "part of the gang" sensation you manage to convey. Along with more about Jake, I personally would love a bit of info about Olivia, even just a hint.
ReplyDeleteLOL You'd love some info about her and I'd love some practice writing for a Domme! Another REALLY good point for me to do it this way =)
DeleteI love your Stronghold books. I've read them all several times! I agree that you make us feel like "part of the gang"! I would love to see how the other couples relationships have been progressing! Anxiously awaiting the installment...
ReplyDeletethank you!!! =) hopefully now that I've got a direction, I'll feel more motivated to get serious writing done =)
Deleteloving from terra sorry just one more chapter. I agree with everyone else a little bit about everyone would be great.
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Thank you! I've had a lot of fun writing it =) I'm always a little sad when one of my stories ends, but it's also always exciting for me to move on to the next!
DeleteI also love Stronghold, I agree that you should focus on the whole group. I am so ready to hear more about Justin, Chris, and Jessica to see how their relationship is going. They are my favorite in the group since we learned about their relationship first. I also agree that they need their own story too again. Love them! You have such a creative mind. I love reading your writing. Thank you.
DeleteThanks! Yeah, they def need their own novella, which they'll get, they're just not ready for it yet =) But their POV part in this is definitely going to be a step towards that!
DeleteThanks so much!
Everyone! I love all the characters and it makes me so happy reading about them again :)
ReplyDeleteLOL okay! =) Thanks!
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