TechnicDragon: Blog

--==( Sex Magus 4: Rogue Magus )==--
Starting tomorrow, I begin writing book 4, Rogue Magus! I know national writing month is November, but that month gets crazy around Thanksgiving around here. During October, the kids don't have any days off and Halloween isn't an issue here --- we live too far out from town for anyone to come by trick-or-treating. Plus, October has 31 days vs November's 30. So, one more day to get any last minute writing in.

Here's my current plan...

Oct 1: Write three chapters. Don't edit, don't fuss, just crank em out.
Oct 2: Look through ch 1-3 for errors (a fairly quick task). Make any changes, and send em to editors. Then write two more chapters.

The rest of the month looks a lot like Oct 2: edit previous days new chapters, send em to editors for further proofing, and crank out more chapters. By the end of the month, I should have the whole book finished, or nearly so. The only delays should be any changes needed for clearing up difficult-to-understand passages. <shrugs> It happens.

I'll post again tomorrow night to let everyone know how my first day went.

--==( Internet Access )==--
I realize I hadn't posted anything over the last month, but I still need internet access to be able to not only post, but communicate with my editors this month. The current bill is $71.94 and is past due. It will roll over into the next bill but the last thing I need this month is for the internet to get cut off suddenly. Any donations would be appreciated. Donate through paypal (technicdragon@gmail.com). Donators will receive rough draft of the first three chapters (after I've written them, of course). I'm really looking forward to this writing challenge and even my family is curious as to whether I can pull it off or not. Something they don't usually worry about.

Fall is on us once again. For me, this means TV shows that I love to watch starting new seasons, seasonal changes that affect my allergies, and this year it means attempting to write an entire book in 30 days.

TV Shows

I have a whole list of shows that I enjoy, and have so for several years. I'm also looking forward to a few new shows that seem to promise exciting new views on long-standing stories. Gotham, The Flash, and Constantine. I've never been a real DC fan, but seeing Gotham from the point of view of Gordan in his early years seems rather refreshing. There have been so many new superhero creations over the years that I've gotten lost in the confusion. This, however, looks like a good premice. I have kept up with Arrow on The CW, and enjoyed the crossover story regarding Barry Allen (The Flash). I'm very much looking forward to seeing how they handle the world's fastest man in action. And then there's Constantine. Like most people (I'm sure), I saw the movie, but never read the comics. I wonder how they'll handle the series.

Season allergies

I have allergies. Mostly pollen - and a lot of them. A couple of weeks ago, I ended up going to the hospital for breathing problems. I've had increasing asthma issues over the last year and a half. This was way worse though. From my description of my problems, the doctor tested me for pneumonia. I didn't have it, but he treated me for it anyway. I ended up with a prescription for antibiotics and a steroid too, not to mention two inhalers that I simply couldn't afford (one of em cost almost $300.00 -- and that was the generic). I got the pills and took em. Now, I'm not only feeling a thousand times better, but I haven't had an asthma attack since I left the hospital. Furthermore, the steroids have shrunk my nasal polyps to nothing and I can smell again! It's amazing how much better food tastes when you can smell it. Unfortunately, the meds set us back in the household. And then yesterday, my Mom ended up going to the hospital only to find out that she had some kind of ... well a digestive virus that caused her a lot of pain. So, any extra money we had this month is more than gone.

New Book

Writing a book in 30 days is normally something slated for November. I don't know why. There are a number of other months in the year that have 30 days and are less hectic (April, June). I'm not going to promise that the book will be posted as I finish writing each chapter. In fact, I already know that I'll have to write up more than one chapter a day to keep up with the outline I've fashioned. What I will do though, is post blogs to keep everyone apprised of my progress. At this point, all I can say is that there will be more sex than the last book, more action than any of my books, and more characters than I have ever handled. I don't see this as a bad thing either. Seth's world is expanding, and suddenly, he's actively out in it.

Internet

Currently, I am going over details regarding specific scenes I have planned for this book. Unfortunately, my situation stipulates I do this via the internet. And there in lies my current dilemma: the internet bill is due. I owe $72.94 by the 26th. If anyone would like to donate to help, feel free to do so via paypal (technicdragon@gmail.com). Between doctor visits and perscriptions this month, any money I had is long gone.

--==( Sibling Magus )==--
The Finale is here! I've submitted the last chapters for Sibling Magus. I want to thank everyone for their patience and all the fantastic support I've received while working on this project. I also want to send out special thanks to my editors, Grey_Shadow and afrankel. They've been extremely helpful both during the creative processes as well as helping with fine tuning my use of the English Language. Thank you, gentlemen.

--==( Rogue Magus )==--
Rogue Magus is the title for the next installment of the Sex Magus series. I've already started working on collecting and creating information needed to help me write what should be a fast and hard-hitting story that will bring the Lockdown story arc to it's close. I'm not going to attempt to write the whole thing at once, but I am seriously considering delaying writing any chapters until November. It really depends on how well my creation and collecting efforts go. Should I get everything together quickly, then I may start sooner, but I won't start any later. ;)

--==( Internet Access )==--
The bill is due on Aug 26 (this coming Tues) and I've received $25 in donations so far. The bill is for $72.07, so keep those donations coming. Make donations through Paypal (technicdragon@gmail.com)

Thank you,

TD

--==( Sibling Magus )==--
The countdown continues. Chapters 36 and 37 have been submitted for posting!

--==( Internet Access )==--
My internet bill is due on Aug 26 for $72.07. Donations can be made through Paypal (technicdragon@gmail.com).

Thank you,

TD

--==( Sibling Magus )==--
Sibling Magus chapter 35 has bee submitted for posting. This is the first of the last seven chapters of this story. It's been a long time coming, but it is soon to be here.

Enjoy!

--==( Internet Access )==--
My internet bill is due again. Last month, I received enough in donations to pay it off in full, therefore this month's bill is for only one month. The bill is for $72.07 and is due on Aug 26. Donations can be made through Paypal (technicdragon@gmail.com).

Thank you,

TD