Enjoy!
18 – A Parting of Ways
“I don’t like this at all,” Haley said as they traversed another long, descending tunnel. They’d been walking for what felt like an hour or more, and they’d passed more than a dozen bran...
2024-08-19 17:56:42 +0000 UTC View PostHey all! I know these "hemograph" charts aren't coming out perfectly aligned on Patreon. It's the editor. I use "tab" to set the lines on Word and over on RR, but guess whose text editor doesn't do tabs? Silly Patreon . . .
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
16 – First Loot
To Ward’s relief, the pedestals didn’t sink, and no chimes began to sound as they made their way over the shimmering water to the platform with the door and the square copper box. Nevkin was the firs...
2024-08-19 16:00:33 +0000 UTC View PostHere we go - the last one for tier 2 for now. When I start posting more on RR, I'll be sure to keep opening up further chapters on Patreon to keep you all ahead.
Thanks!
-Plum
15 - Encou...
2024-08-19 14:53:08 +0000 UTC View PostNext!
14 – Together
“Do something!” a man screamed from near the back of the clustered would-be challengers. Someone threw something metallic at the door, and it clanged, bounced off, and spun away down the pit.
... 2024-08-19 14:22:34 +0000 UTC View PostHope you enjoy :)
13 – A Harsh Welcome
The long marble staircase was the steepest Ward had ever been on, and as his eyes adjusted to the dim light, he felt a bit of vertigo sending queasy butterflies into his stomach. Some of the other challengers spok...
2024-08-19 13:55:52 +0000 UTC View PostI'll be posting a few chapters today - handing them off to you all as I finish my revisions. :)
-Plum
12 – Nothing Ventured
Ward looked down the long stretch of marble stairs, past the rows of t...
2024-08-19 13:53:29 +0000 UTC View PostHey folks! Two things: I'd really appreciate any feedback on the "stats" - are they clear enough? I mean, I understand if they don't make sense, but are they clear enough to keep you interested? I'd also love to hear if this conflict with Grace is believable. This is some new "motivat...
2024-08-18 20:28:35 +0000 UTC View PostEnjoy the chapter! Another chapter is coming right after this - I'd love to hear any feedback from folks reading along with this new story! Thanks :)
-Plum
10 – The Hen’s Nest
Ward followed Fa...
2024-08-18 20:25:10 +0000 UTC View PostHere's a little check-in on Darren and the others, and some cultivation time with Victor. Happy Sunday :)
-Plum
Darren looked at his plate, then up at Edeya, and made clicking sounds deep in his throat. She narrowed her eyes. ...
2024-08-18 15:38:04 +0000 UTC View PostLast one for a while :) Gonna work on tomorrow's Victor chapter.
Cheers!
Plum
9 – Bargains
Tarnish wasn’t anything like any city Ward had ever visited. For one ...
2024-08-17 15:11:07 +0000 UTC View PostIf anyone's wondering about the pace of posting these chapters, basically, it's going to go pretty fast until I've got 25 up on Patreon. I have the chapters written, but I'm revising as I go. Some chapters are quick to revise 'cause they're not changing hardly at all. Others will requ...
2024-08-17 14:39:44 +0000 UTC View PostA little encounter, a little flavor, a few more clues about what's going on . . .
Enjoy!
7 – A Stranger in Need
When Ward woke the following day, his mouth was so dry it felt coated in cotton, and the twisting knot of hunger in his belly d...
2024-08-17 14:05:50 +0000 UTC View PostHere we go! Enjoy the chapter. I'll probably post another two or three today.
-Plum
6 – Stargazing
Ward looked around the little clearing, a space of soft, new grass surrounded by tall, slender ...
2024-08-17 12:31:51 +0000 UTC View PostHow about a chapter this fine morning? Enjoy!
-Plum
Oh, just as a side note - if you want more involvement or discussion with regard to my posted chapters than you can get in the comments, don't forget about my Dis...
2024-08-17 11:23:19 +0000 UTC View PostIn this chapter, the first elements of the "LitRPG" come into play. I'll probably stop posting for today so people who are interested can comment. I'm curious what you think of this little table. I know it seems obscure right now, but things will slowly become clear as Ward figures th...
2024-08-16 17:01:36 +0000 UTC View PostHere's another for you! To incorporate the changes I have in mind, some chapters will need a lot of revision and some not so much. This one was quick :)
-Plum
3 – Crash Course
Ward snorte...
2024-08-16 14:27:42 +0000 UTC View PostHere's chapter 2. Might have some more for you as the day goes on. :)
-Plum
2 – Welcome to Vainglory
Ward groaned and pressed his knuckles to the wound on his lower back. He could feel the hot b...
2024-08-16 13:22:34 +0000 UTC View PostHere's Chapter 1. I hope you enjoy the mood. If anyone's wondering, I AM adding some LitRPG elements into this series, but they'll be much lighter than most. Some stats can be seen and improved via narrative-driven means. No "system" per se. The magic is complex and fun, and the world...
2024-08-16 13:20:22 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi, everyone! Here's the cover art for my newly revised Vainglory series. I've also included the blurb I've been working on. I'm very hopeful that some of you will have feedback on it. Does it grab your attention? Does it reveal too much? Is it too wordy? Not wordy enough? 2024-08-16 13:13:21 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello all! Thanks for all of the great feedback on the last chapter. I heard your arguments, and I'll think about whether to move that to the end of book 8 or not. I still have some time to decide. Here's today's chapter! Enjoy :)
-Plum 2024-08-15 18:37:39 +0000 UTC View Post
BIG SPOILER ALERT: If you haven't read book 6 of Cyber Dreams, you might not want to read this post. I don't think I'm posting anything specific, but general spoilers abound. Even so, I'm opening this post for all of my patrons because it will impact everyone.
Here's the conclusion to Cyber Dreams #6 - tentatively titled Fate's Reckoning. I hope you all enjoy the chapter and I hope you've enjoyed reading the book. It's been an emotional one for me. I'll have a long post up later today outlining my plans for Cyber Dreams, cyberpunk stories, ...
2024-08-14 14:00:31 +0000 UTC View PostMaybe a weird way to start a book, but this is what came to me. I won't be upset or even surprised if you don't really enjoy the chapter, though I hope you think the writing is good. Let me know!
-Plum
Victor stooped to pick u...
2024-08-13 12:55:30 +0000 UTC View PostWe're getting to the very end now - maybe only one more! Love to hear what you think - please let me know if I messed something up on the data sheet.
Have a great Monday :hugs:
-Plum
“I think it’s wonder...
2024-08-12 12:56:07 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi, everyone! Here's today's chapter. It's a little longer than usual, but it's the last one for book 8.
Thanks for all of your support!
-Plum
Victor rode Guapo at a sedate pace alongside the c...
2024-08-11 13:35:56 +0000 UTC View PostHere we go, everyone! Please enjoy :)
-Plum
“So,” Aya asked, handing Ghoul a “Radish Top” IPA, “Juliet introduced you as ‘Ghoul,’ but isn’t that, like, your handle?”
Ghoul, holding a very quiet ...
2024-08-09 15:02:30 +0000 UTC View Post
I gave the artist a description from the book of Luna City, of Juliet, and of her motorcycle, and this was his interpretation. I'm all for it! I know it's not perfectly accurate, but I don't care; I think this captures the vibe of Cyber Dreams, Book Five quite nicely.
Yes, there should be ...
Hi all! Enjoy today's chapter. Probably 1 more before we get into book 9.
-Plum
Victor looked around his cultivation chamber, deep beneath Dar’s home, and slowly nodded to himself. This would be a good place for Lifedrinker ...
2024-08-08 16:27:29 +0000 UTC View Post