This is Big Ed's pick for August.
Way back in SC: Gina, Paul and Kendall got together with Dennis and Elaine Raeford. (You remember them, right?)
I have no idea why Big Ed chose this scene (he can weigh in with a comment), bu...
2019-08-28 01:00:59 +0000 UTC View Post
A rustic cabin in the mountains, lots of alcohol, and two attractive couples. What could go wrong?
Well, if you've read Chapter 29 (and you have), you know exactly what happened. Will was a jerk, but
I felt like posting a character pic today. No reason. Just... you know... Christy.
I mean, she's the reason we're all here, right?
(Yeah, I know, I can hear the GITW people with torches and pitchforks at the gate. Hold your horses, pe...
2019-08-14 21:48:34 +0000 UTC View Post
This scene is from the end of Ch28, when Christy meets Gina for the first time. It's a bittersweet moment.
The girls were both polite, but they're passing the torch, from the past to the future.
Apologies if you're holding out hope fo...
2019-08-13 14:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
So, for real this time... Happy Birthday to me!
It was actually yesterday (the 9th), but I had a pretty busy day and didn't get home till late. (FWIW, I'm still awake. It's 1:15 AM, but that's how I roll. I'm a night owl.)
Anyhoo, Big Ed and Tzratzk p...
2019-08-10 05:15:37 +0000 UTC View PostI'm in the process of updating everything here. We have two new membership tiers: the new Catch-up + VIP Pass (now $25) and Camp Counselor. They're mostly for new members, so you shouldn't have to bother with them (unless you want to). Just FYI.
Now,
[Edit: Um... thanks for all the birthday wishes, but... my birthday's in August. I was being cute with the title. Too cute, evidently. - Nick]
This is actually a scene from Christy's birthday, but we get to enjoy.
And this is Paul's view 2019-07-13 22:43:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Let's start with the TL;DR... if you're caught up with the story and don't care about older chapters, the changes won't affect you. You can skip the rest of this announcement and you won't miss a thing.
Okay, if you're still reading, what's...
2019-07-12 22:35:03 +0000 UTC View Post[Edit: The deal comes with an auto-renewing subscription to Hustler. The first month is free, but you need to cancel if you don't want to be charged next month. Thanks to Ron J. for pointing that out.]
2019-07-04 12:00:02 +0000 UTC
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[Edit: I added the P.P.S. about the Patreon app. I forgot about it. Again. 🤦🏻‍♂️]
Okay, this poll is 'cause several people mentioned that they don't get emails from Patreon.
I just figured that most of you did. Thanks especially to Steve and Justin...
2019-06-24 17:32:56 +0000 UTC View PostBig Ed and I are expanding our writing empire (yay!), but we want to make sure we understand what you want.
Right now, that means we want to know how you read. After all, why change or do something new if the current system works?<...
2019-06-18 17:16:56 +0000 UTC View PostDo you use a prepaid card (Visa, Mastercard, or American Express) for your Patreon membership?
I've had a couple of people ask, but I don't know where to point them.
If you use a prepaid card, where did you buy it? Can you reload it easily? 2019-06-13 02:25:33 +0000 UTC View Post
Yeah, I know... I need to do these more often. Sorry. I've been busy playing catch-up with my writing.
Anyway, here are the quick highlights in this index:
I added a link to California Dreamin' and other Summer Ca...
2019-06-09 23:27:45 +0000 UTC View Post
This is a fantasy, right?
Paul, Christy, and Erin. It must be a fantasy, right?
This hasn't happened, right?
Right.
But it might happen.
Heh.
When? Oh, sooner...
2019-05-28 16:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Big Ed Magusson has a new Coulterverse story coming up, called "Road Not Taken."
It's about Elizabeth Coulter and her friend Bob, plus a trio of hot—
Uh... hold on. I just heard from Big Ed. He says, "You'll have to read to find out." 2019-05-27 14:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
This post isn't really about the illustration. It's more about my writing process.
So, back in the days when Book 4 was still called Christy, I wanted to show Paul in a bit of a funk. I called it his "running on empty" phase, a name that comes from the 2019-05-24 14:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's a fun scene from Chapter 26. (And here's a fun link to the chapter, in case you need to refresh your memory.)
Paul and Trip are working for Susan, and she wants a spe...
2019-05-23 01:14:06 +0000 UTC View Post
So, Paul dated several different girls back in SC: Wren.
Tracy was the wildest. She was the waitress at the Old College Inn. She and Paul had a whirlwind relationship before she disappeared from his life. You can read about her in ...
2019-05-16 21:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
So, this isn't a major throwback, since Noelani first appeared in SC: Christy.
But who's going to quibble about how far back constitutes a throwback?
Not when we have boobs! (And a beautiful smile.)
Any...
2019-05-09 19:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Do you remember Colleen?
She first appears in SC: Wren, Chapter 24. She's one of Wren's friends, who she tries to set up with Paul.
She's a fun characte...
2019-04-04 14:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Ah, spring! Love is in the air, and it’s time for a wedding.
Paul is finally ready to get married. But... who’s the wife?
Right now, you’re probably wondering, “Is Nick really going to tell us?”
I am, but I think you’re going to be surprised.
Like, stunned. May...
2019-04-01 11:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Okay, this is my personal pick for Nick-n-Ed illustrations this month.
It's Ronnie, from California Dreamin'. She's a fun character. And I'll let you in on a secret: there's a reason her scumbag ex-husband ...
2019-03-31 20:00:59 +0000 UTC View PostSo... you remember Emmett Carstairs, right?
He first appears in Summer Camp: Gina, Chapter 9.
Why do I mention him?
Um... no reason. 🤫
- Nick
2019-03-31 18:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Big Ed picked this scene for one of our Nick-n-Ed illustrations this month. He likes Brooke. What can I say? He has good taste.
It's a scene from California Dreamin'.
And for your behind-the-scenes pleasure, this camera is real. It's a 2019-03-30 22:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
So... you know the wife's maiden name starts with a C, right?
(If you're a long-time fan, you know that already. I mentioned it 12 or 13 years ago in the old Scipio's Forum on Yahoo Groups. Raise your hand if you've been around that long.)
Don...
2019-03-30 18:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Ah, Brooke! Such a classic beauty.
And if you're interested, here's some fun behind-the-scenes info on her dress and hairstyle.
When I started doing the research for Brooke's dress for the Pritzker Ceremony in California Dreamin', I came acro...
2019-03-30 00:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
So, who doesn't have a Catholic schoolgirl fantasy? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?
Right. Same here.
So when Christy and Brooke offered to wear their old school uniforms, I agreed immediately.
Hold on... whaddya mean that was only in my head?<...
2019-03-29 01:24:42 +0000 UTC View PostNo major changes since the last Index.
A few highlights...
I added a link to Summer Camp: Christy, Volume 1. It's only for Catch-Up/VIP members (and Camp Founders!), but I tend to lose the damn thing. Don't get me started abo...
2019-03-11 23:41:34 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's a sneak peek of a scene from SC-C, Ch29.
Meet Lily, a fun new diversion in Christy and Paul's lives. She's an interesting character. She's a party girl who... well... you'll have to read to find out. (Ahem. Sorry. I ...
2019-02-28 15:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Ah, Brooke! We love you too.
So, fun background fact: this entire scene is based on one of Big Ed's real-life experiences. Yeah, the lucky SOB!
I've had sex in a car before, enough to know it isn't very comfortable, but I've never had...
2019-02-26 15:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post