My World

Story updates, writing frustrations, and sim related things in general.




Season's Greetings

December 21, 2009


Well, it's been a long time. Where have I been, you may ask? Dealing with life would be the answer. Summer has been...rough. A lot of changes happened in our family, and we're still adjusting, but I think we're finally getting there.

I have retired from SimTales but not from storytelling. I would love to tell you I plan on returning to sim storytelling soon, but the truth is, I just don't know if I will. I feel myself getting to a point where I may want to work on The Weekend Warriors Chronicles again, but as far as EFHIS goes, I am actually wanting to finish writing it and trying to get it published. It's at 33 chapters, and will have several more to go, and doing all that in sim form.....is more than daunting.

My apologies for letting my blog fizzle. It was never my intent to do so, but unfortunately, sometimes life is just a shit river and it's all we can do not to get swept along with the current and drown.

I hope you all are well, and that you have a wonderful holiday season!


On hiatus...

May 17, 2009

Having a difficult time at home.  My youngest son, the autistic one, has been quite intense lately, and I'm having a rough time with him.  My oldest, who is my other 'difficult' one, has also been a lot of work.  They've had a lot of appointments - counseling, case conferences, dentist visits, doctor visits (my middle son fractured his arm a few weeks ago), and my husband has been running around in circles with the doctors trying to get a date set for his neck surgery.  Finally we have one, on June 4, the day after my youngest's 6th birthday.  Home life has been stressful and overwhelming, and I've been depressed and burned out.  I'm barely functioning at the moment.  I haven't been in the mood to work on my sims projects, because, let's be honest here, sometimes it's a lot of work and it's difficult and daunting to get good pictures.  I want to try to focus on my novel (that I've been working on sporadically for four years) and try to do *the final* read through and edit so I can submit it for publishing.  My goal is to have it finished by the time school is out.  It's about time I did something with it instead of thinking about it.  And, to put it simply, I'm getting sick of sims.  I'm afraid if I don't step back for awhile, I'll burn out completely.  I need a chance to miss it, if that makes sense.

So...I think it's in my best interest to take a break.  I plan on waiting until the kids go back to school in August to pick up the sims stories, unless my muse calls me sooner - but I'm certainly not going to try to force it. 

To fans of Between the Light and the Darkness, only 2 chapters left to post.  I will get those done (hopefully soon) during my break, because those pics are already done, and I'm not cruel enough to leave people hanging for three months waiting for the end.  Not quite, lol.

To fans of Every Family Has Its Secrets, very sorry.  But it will need to be put on hold for awhile.  I hate to do that, but like I said, I need a break.  It's been more work than fun, and that makes it just 'one more thing' I have to deal with.  I certainly don't want to quit, there's so much I want to share, so hopefully in mid August I'll get on with it.

To fans of The Weekend Warriors Chronicles,  I left it at a good stopping point - the end of their first adventure.  A second adventure has been in the works (the writing) for awhile now, and I have many ideas for furture adventures.  So I'm not aiming to quit this one.

Thank you all for your patience and understanding.  Thank you for your lovely comments.  Forgive me for not responding sooner - I'll try to get to it soon.

Between the Light and the Darkness update!

April 25, 2009

The Showdown continues!  Can't really tell you what this chapter is about, but let's just say that Shirra loses her temper and bad stuff happens. ;)

Between the Light and the Darkness - Chapter 31

April 14, 2009

The talking is done and now the real action starts.  You don't want to miss this!  Bloodshed will ensue, so be warned.

Every Family Has Its Secrets Chapter 4

April 7, 2009


Finally! Chapter 4 is posted.  Victoria gets to escape her depressing home life for some good ol' teenage fun with Shane.

Between the Light and the Darkness - Chapter 30

April 5, 2009


The Showdown continues.  What happens to Shirra when she runs away from home as a teen? In this chapter, we learn more about Shirra's past.  She meets someone instrumental to her progress in the arcane ways, and suffers deep heartache.


Mixed Lot

March 27, 2009


Lots of stuff going on today.  First and foremost, Chapter 29 of Between the Light and the Darkness has just been posted.  In this chapter, the showdown begins.  It is a long part of the story, and will span several chapters.  Thank you ZAYURY for your continued support and help transferring this story from Insim.  I probably woulnd't get it done without your help!!

News about hubby's back.  He saw the specialist, and it's almost a sure thing that he'll need to have surgery.  They want him to have an EMG, first, to see what his nerves are doing, and that's scheduled for April 1st.  We'll know after that what the next step is.

And lastly, I've pulled out my dusty manuscript of Merlin's Quest - a novel I started 4 years ago.  I made a promise to myself to polish it up and submit if for publishing this year.  And thankfully, my muse felt like working on it, so I spent two days rereading it and doing some minor editing.  I have a little more I want to add to it, but I'm hoping to have it ready to submit by this summer and actually send it out.  I may get lots of rejection slips, but just envisioning it on a shelf in a bookstore is such an exciting thought, that I have to try.  So, wish me lots of luck on that!!


Just a little note...

March 13, 2009

My husband might need surgery for a couple of herniated discs in his neck.  He sees a specialist on March 25th, and we'll go from there and find out for sure.  But this is just to let everyone know that if he does need surgery, we'll be disconnected from the internet for awhile.  He won't be getting his overtime, and we really need that.  

So...I will try to get a couple of updates done and catch up a bit on my reading.  My whole family has been quite sick this week (including me) and I just haven't been up to taking screenshots.

I'll keep everyone informed of the latest once I hear it.  Thanks muchly to all of you who have been reading.  I really appreciate it, and would not be inspired to continue without your support!!

Between the Light and the Darkness - Chapter 28

March 8, 2009


Shirra starts unfolding her evil plan earlier than expected.

The Big 40

March 5, 2009

I turned 40 today, and it's not going well. I never expected to have a mini identity crisis, but here I am, wondering where the heck my life is going. I'm sure it will pass eventually, but I'll have to struggle through it. I've already had 3 cups of coffee and an obscene amount of chocolate, but shit, depression is finding me, anyway. Sigh...

Every Family Has Its Secrets Chapter 3

February 27, 2009

Winter's Shadow

Victoria meets Shane again and tries to get help for her mother, while Clay has a meltdown.

Chapter 27

February 22, 2009


Ileeya searches for Tim while Shirra lets her anger consume her.  Is Tim going to be okay?  It looks like Jondak is the only happy person in this chapter.

Every Family Has Its Secrets - Update

February 11, 2009

How has life changed for Victoria now that she's a teenager?  In chapter 2 - Winter's Cold Embrace - you'll get to find out.

BLD Chapter 26 - Caught

February 9, 2009


Shirra puts Tim to the test.  Will he pass?  Read to find out!!

Update BLD and a new story!

January 31, 2009

Every Family Has Its Secrets - Chapter 1 - Fall's Lonliness

Victoria's life changed dramatically after the birth of her little brother Bradley.  And none of those changes are for the better.  Join Victoria as she struggles through childhood feeling alienated in her own family.

This blog needs some cosmetic work, and the spacing is messed up, but that will be done later.  It is still readable, and I hope you enjoy it.


Chapter 25

Shirra doubts Tim's sincerity while Tim requests an audience with the king.



Coming Soon...

January 25, 2009

Victoria's family had everything money could buy...except happiness.

Update!

January 20, 2009


Chapter 24 of Between the Light and the Darkness - When Evil Spreads - is now posted!

Update!

January 8, 2009



Between the Light and the Darkness - Chapter 23

Shirra takes Tim to her lair.


Double Update!!

January 1, 2009


The Weekend Warriors Chronicles - Piles of Bones - Chapter 3

How will Claymore perform on his first job?  Will he earn a permanent place in the group, or mess things up completely?  You'll have to read this conclusion to Piles of Bones to find out!


Between the Light and the Darkness - Chapter 22

What the heck is going on in this picture?  You'll have to read to find out!




 
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