A reminder to those who support me through Patreon (or wish to)...December is "Free Tier Month" in thanks to those supporting me as well as an extra holiday boot. Whatever Tier you sign up for, you get the next tier FREE. So Tier 1 support will get access to Tier 2 Dropbox folders, Tier 2 get Tier 3, etc.
Pledges need to be in by December 1st via Patreon...
As a Story Update...have been working on and off on both the story and graphics for my Undercovers Assignment story and hope to get back to Good Girl Gone Badder and Lapdancing Girlfriend soon...
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Thursday, November 24, 2016
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Update 11/16/2016...
Have been working on trying to get Good Girl Gone Badder (Book 2) out by December...but hit a bit of a brick wall in terms of writer's block. I'm still hoping to get it done by the end of the month so I can work at least on Lapdancing Girlfriend 06 if not give Annie 08 some love...but we'll see how it goes. Have some real life issues I'm sorting out which has led to some set backs in terms of time writing...but that should all be resolved by the end of the year.
For Patreon supporters, December is "Free Tier Month." Everybody gets the next tier free...so Tier 1 folks will get access to Tier 2 content. Tier 2 get access to Tier 3, and so forth. So if you've been holding off on pledging, now's the time to do it...as long as you sign up BEFORE December 1st, you'll get an extra tier's content. I am doing that as much as a "thank you" to all of those who have supported me, as well as an apology for this past month being so slow.
To try and get through my writer's block with GGGB2, I worked a bit on What's in a Name, as well as a story I've had sitting for years--Undercovers Assignment. The first I've talked about, the second is a somewhat of a rewrite of CCA 069 by xgretchenx on Literotica. I have tried to contact them for YEARS asking if they would mind if I did a rewrite, and finally have given up and writing my own story. It is not a rewrite, but sort of along the similar lines of a girl who becomes a corporate spy; however, it is much more involved and I foresee at least one more "book" following this one. For those who like the FBI twists in Lapdancing Girlfriend, this one should appeal to you as well. Our protagonist--Vanessa--is not as reluctant as Jen/Diamond, but she gets involved in as much intrigue. I'm even considering another crossover into Jen/Diamond's world between the two stories ;)
Have also been working on 3D graphics for GGGB1. I'm working on the largest scene I've ever done and it bogs down my machine like crazy. Just loading the scene takes over an hour, and even broken into multiple pieces, it's taxing to say the least, hehehe...but hope it will be well worth it!
Hope everybody has a safe holidays...not that I don't plan on updating until then, but Thanksgiving is coming up in the US, so wanted to wish everybody a safe one!
For Patreon supporters, December is "Free Tier Month." Everybody gets the next tier free...so Tier 1 folks will get access to Tier 2 content. Tier 2 get access to Tier 3, and so forth. So if you've been holding off on pledging, now's the time to do it...as long as you sign up BEFORE December 1st, you'll get an extra tier's content. I am doing that as much as a "thank you" to all of those who have supported me, as well as an apology for this past month being so slow.
To try and get through my writer's block with GGGB2, I worked a bit on What's in a Name, as well as a story I've had sitting for years--Undercovers Assignment. The first I've talked about, the second is a somewhat of a rewrite of CCA 069 by xgretchenx on Literotica. I have tried to contact them for YEARS asking if they would mind if I did a rewrite, and finally have given up and writing my own story. It is not a rewrite, but sort of along the similar lines of a girl who becomes a corporate spy; however, it is much more involved and I foresee at least one more "book" following this one. For those who like the FBI twists in Lapdancing Girlfriend, this one should appeal to you as well. Our protagonist--Vanessa--is not as reluctant as Jen/Diamond, but she gets involved in as much intrigue. I'm even considering another crossover into Jen/Diamond's world between the two stories ;)
Have also been working on 3D graphics for GGGB1. I'm working on the largest scene I've ever done and it bogs down my machine like crazy. Just loading the scene takes over an hour, and even broken into multiple pieces, it's taxing to say the least, hehehe...but hope it will be well worth it!
Hope everybody has a safe holidays...not that I don't plan on updating until then, but Thanksgiving is coming up in the US, so wanted to wish everybody a safe one!
Monday, October 3, 2016
Update (finally!) 10/03/2016...
It's been a while since the last update (a month to be precise). For those who have followed me for some time, you know summers are always bad...both for writing and for updates. Between family, bumming, vacations, and just the general hub bub, things move slow.
But Fall is now upon us!
This weekend I took a good dent out of Good Girl Gone Badder (GGGB2). The second book in the series is about 2/3 done, so have passed the halfway point. I am now on the last "major" scene of the book, so I'm hoping things will be wrapping up on the first final draft this month and I can get it "editorialized" and hopefully have something to publish for November.
In addition, as I needed a break from Katie, I looked through to see what struck my Muse's chords and did some overhaul on What's in a Name...so the higher tiers have that to look through as well. Not much changed, it was mostly grammar and revising some paragraph structures, but it's a lot "cleaner" than before and hopefully flows better. Won't be focusing on that story for a while, just needed to clear my head for GGGB2.
I've also updated all the GGGB1 graphics for the various Patreon tiers, so you should see a bit more in terms of teasers for the upcoming illustrated version of GGGB1. That book will come when it comes, not going to rush it, but it's coming along nicely...
Once I get GGGB2 done and waiting for the editing (which will be done by somebody else), I plan on focusing on Lapdancing 06 and Annie 08. I'd like to get both done by the end of the year. I HATE giving out ETA's, so don't hold me by that, but I know Annie has waited longer than most to come out (so much the play list I have for her is out-dated, hehehe), so am trying to get my immediate plate clear to give her some loving (hell, if the story were real-time, she'd be old and grey by now!) ;)
Again, now that we're in the Fall, that has been historically my most productive times of writing, so hoping you'll see a lot more movement on things, and sorry for the lack of communication this past month!
But Fall is now upon us!
This weekend I took a good dent out of Good Girl Gone Badder (GGGB2). The second book in the series is about 2/3 done, so have passed the halfway point. I am now on the last "major" scene of the book, so I'm hoping things will be wrapping up on the first final draft this month and I can get it "editorialized" and hopefully have something to publish for November.
In addition, as I needed a break from Katie, I looked through to see what struck my Muse's chords and did some overhaul on What's in a Name...so the higher tiers have that to look through as well. Not much changed, it was mostly grammar and revising some paragraph structures, but it's a lot "cleaner" than before and hopefully flows better. Won't be focusing on that story for a while, just needed to clear my head for GGGB2.
I've also updated all the GGGB1 graphics for the various Patreon tiers, so you should see a bit more in terms of teasers for the upcoming illustrated version of GGGB1. That book will come when it comes, not going to rush it, but it's coming along nicely...
Once I get GGGB2 done and waiting for the editing (which will be done by somebody else), I plan on focusing on Lapdancing 06 and Annie 08. I'd like to get both done by the end of the year. I HATE giving out ETA's, so don't hold me by that, but I know Annie has waited longer than most to come out (so much the play list I have for her is out-dated, hehehe), so am trying to get my immediate plate clear to give her some loving (hell, if the story were real-time, she'd be old and grey by now!) ;)
Again, now that we're in the Fall, that has been historically my most productive times of writing, so hoping you'll see a lot more movement on things, and sorry for the lack of communication this past month!
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
Thank you!
I want to thank the people who have commented on my book on Amazon! As a result, there have been an overall increase in sales as well as rankings (I've been in the top 500 for Erotic Romance all week).
I know a few people have said getting comments was going to be difficult, as well as a few pointing out studies showing people are more likely to comment on BAD things as opposed to GOOD things...so the half dozen or so ratings and comments I've received (all five-stars by the way, so thank you again) have definitely influenced others in to buying the book. Hopefully that will have a snowball effect leading to additional people coming here on the blog as well as the Patreon site.
A few people have also commented on their disappointment my focus has turned more towards making money versus posting free stories...and I wanted to comment on that for a moment.
First of all...this blog, the Patreon site, and now the published book have all been at recommendations of you, my fans. None of this would have been possible without you, not only through your support, but by your recommendations. I still plan on posting stories on Literotica.com and work on all the stories/series posted there--while also making "book" versions of those very same stories.
My focus has not been as much as making money, but by exploring the various options of distributing my stories and diving head-long in to it. If I do something, such as publishing a book, then I want to do it right. Nobody wants to fail, so if I see sales declining--even during such a short period of time--and ask for comments, it is less about how much I will see in royalties than where the book has ranked, what people are saying about it, and how I can improve its circulation. At least for a while, anything I make from the books--like it has been on the Patreon site--will go towards feeding additional stories and graphical content. I am looking at sales as simply another way to determine "success" of the book. It's less about trying to make a quick buck and more simply by trying to succeed.
But again, I do plan on continuing posting to Literotica, while also promoting the books and such. As you know, I have troubles writing more than one or two stories at a time without cross pollinating them, so this summer, it was focusing on the publishing aspect. Once I get the other books done, it will be towards Lapdancing and Annie and posting chapters on Literotica. I doubt it will ever be a continuous growth on all aspects at once, so simply ask for your patience ;)
I know a few people have said getting comments was going to be difficult, as well as a few pointing out studies showing people are more likely to comment on BAD things as opposed to GOOD things...so the half dozen or so ratings and comments I've received (all five-stars by the way, so thank you again) have definitely influenced others in to buying the book. Hopefully that will have a snowball effect leading to additional people coming here on the blog as well as the Patreon site.
A few people have also commented on their disappointment my focus has turned more towards making money versus posting free stories...and I wanted to comment on that for a moment.
First of all...this blog, the Patreon site, and now the published book have all been at recommendations of you, my fans. None of this would have been possible without you, not only through your support, but by your recommendations. I still plan on posting stories on Literotica.com and work on all the stories/series posted there--while also making "book" versions of those very same stories.
My focus has not been as much as making money, but by exploring the various options of distributing my stories and diving head-long in to it. If I do something, such as publishing a book, then I want to do it right. Nobody wants to fail, so if I see sales declining--even during such a short period of time--and ask for comments, it is less about how much I will see in royalties than where the book has ranked, what people are saying about it, and how I can improve its circulation. At least for a while, anything I make from the books--like it has been on the Patreon site--will go towards feeding additional stories and graphical content. I am looking at sales as simply another way to determine "success" of the book. It's less about trying to make a quick buck and more simply by trying to succeed.
But again, I do plan on continuing posting to Literotica, while also promoting the books and such. As you know, I have troubles writing more than one or two stories at a time without cross pollinating them, so this summer, it was focusing on the publishing aspect. Once I get the other books done, it will be towards Lapdancing and Annie and posting chapters on Literotica. I doubt it will ever be a continuous growth on all aspects at once, so simply ask for your patience ;)
Friday, August 26, 2016
Somewhat disheartened....
I get all these comments wishing me well on the book, everybody on this blog as well as Patreon, and all I can get are 3 reviews for the book? And one of those is obviously the Amazon bot for new authors...
Sales are so-so...I did not expect anything huge for my first release, but the number of comments has left me a bit disheartened. Wondering if I should even continue at this point..the interest seems to be rather low. Not sure if it's simply the lack of "Kindle" devices (even though there are Kindle versions for iPhone, Android, as well as PC) or what...but welcome any comments people may have...
Sales are so-so...I did not expect anything huge for my first release, but the number of comments has left me a bit disheartened. Wondering if I should even continue at this point..the interest seems to be rather low. Not sure if it's simply the lack of "Kindle" devices (even though there are Kindle versions for iPhone, Android, as well as PC) or what...but welcome any comments people may have...
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