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Spring 2020 Story Updates

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Four pink water lilies, with two in full bloom.

Spring is upon us, which means renewed energy! Here are my plans for this season.

Balance: I’ll continue to revise this. I’m splitting it into two books, with the second novel being from Renzo’s perspective.

The Architect’s Guardian: The full tale for Izdahl and Armando is shaping up nicely. It was helpful to let their story rest for a while, so ideas could bloom.

The Agitator’s Code, Vaironian Tides: I’m fine-tuning this story, for publication this July! In January I did a cover reveal and in the coming months, I’ll share more details.

Winter 2019 Story Updates

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Yellowstone National Park in winter, with a lake, mountains and trees covered in snow.

Winter of 2019 is already here! Well, regardless of the weather, I’m working on my stories. Here are my plans:

Balance: I’m steadily revising this. I want Kouta and Renzo to have a richer tale.

The Architect’s Guardian: I have more ideas for Armando and Izdahl. I’m looking forward to the next steps.

Vaironian Tides: I’ll be putting the final touches on the first story for Darion and Tolrek. I’m publishing this in Summer 2020! Stay tuned for a cover reveal and other news.

Fall 2019 Story Updates

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Sunny fall day with a tree that has bright yellow/orange leaves

Fall 2019 is just around the corner! I’m juggling quite a bit with my stories. Here’s what’s happening:

Balance: I sent this to an editor in early September. I’m working on the revisions.

The Architect’s Guardian: This story is simmering, while I focus on the others.

Vaironian Tides: I’m putting final touches on this, for publication in 2020!

The Architect’s Guardian: Chapter 37

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old bookArmando confesses to Xersa a secret which he hasn’t even shared with Izdahl, in The Architect’s Guardian, Chapter 37.  Here’s an excerpt:

A trickle of blood fell from Armando’s nose and landed on the page he was reading. He lost his concentration, as his hand flew to his nose. He looked at Xersa and saw the concern written on her face.

Vaironian Tides: Chapter 13

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Chapter 13 of Vaironian Tides is up!  Some bits and pieces:

Early the next morning, Jarrick awoke, remembering that Darion was in a nearby room. He couldn’t resist and quickly made his way to the negotiator. Darion was relaxing, his handsome face serene. However, it wasn’t his face that Jarrick focused on for long. Darion was lying on his back and his perfectly rounded buttocks were exposed, as he’d kicked off the sheets during the night.

Architect’s Guardian: Chapter 13

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The Architect’s Guardian Chapter 13 has been posted!  Here are a few snippets:

  1. Izdahl was trying to decide what to do about Leila Barton. He was playing his cello, practicing Franz Schubert’s Arpeggione Sonata. He’d heard it two months ago at Dmitri’s home and had wanted to perform it for the upcoming orchestral concert. While he played, he reviewed various scenes from the lunch with Viktor’s lover.
  2. Without warning, his A string broke, snapping up towards his left eye. It cut into the flesh of his cheek. He winced, surprised.

 

Balance: Chapter 12

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I’ve updated Balance with Chapter 12!  Here are some snapshots:

  1. “I don’t want to see you right now. The more we talk, the angrier I’m getting. I didn’t plan on having a shouting match, especially so late at night. I hope no one heard us.”
  2. Kouta turned his back to Ryuu, ending the conversation. Soon, he heard the door close. He stretched out on the bed, thinking about how Ryuu was acting. Sometimes, he could accept the things Ryuu did when his domineering side showed itself. It could be appealing but today Kouta thought Ryuu had gone too far.

 

Vaironian Tides: Chapter 12

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Chapter 12 of Vaironian Tides is up!  Some bits and pieces:

“Don’t you think you should be candid with me?” Tolrek asked. “You’ve brought me into a situation where someone seriously dislikes me. I have enough concerns on Vaironia. Just because I’m not always vocal when something bothers me doesn’t mean I’m unaffected. It’s difficult enough being classified as your Pet, Darion. Now answer the damn question. Who was the ‘top’?”

Architect’s Guardian: Chapter 12

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The Architect’s Guardian Chapter 12 has been posted!  Here are a few snippets:

Izdahl started to walk over to him to give him a kiss goodbye but stopped mid-step. The expression that came across Armando’s face was not the one he’d expected to see. The architect seemed to be seconds away from fleeing the house.

 

Balance: Chapter 11

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I’ve updated Balance with Chapter 11.  Here are some snapshots:

  1. Ryuu pressed Kouta under his body, teasingly nipping at his ear. He was about to launch a loving assault on Kouta’s body when Aki jumped on the bed. Ryuu shouted in surprised as she ran up his back and positioned her eight-pound body on his head.
  2. Ryuu dove gracefully into the pool, treading water and teasing Kouta with his eyes. Kouta sat at the edge, dangling his feet in the water. He watched Ryuu, willing himself not to get hard from the sight of the water and sun on Ryuu’s skin.