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This week saw me updating covers. After experimenting, I’d already standardized a clearer format for all the upcoming works. But I was on a roll and fixed the older ones on Bookapy. And with Lazeez’s kind assistance, over here on SOL as well. Fair warning, I’ve decided against updating the original prose unless somebody reports an egregious error. It would take up space in The Yards and, frankly, would require far too much work for little gain.

And The Yards are crammed. This week I completed a novella’s rough draft. It traces the budding relationship between a prominent US politician and her hot male escort neighbor. Great fun to write. After that went into the cooler, I knocked out the final drafts of two other novellas heading your way over the next few months. Which still leaves me tackling a novel rough draft I’d abandoned back in early 2022. Back then, I simply didn’t possess the character design knowledge or word skills to do it justice.

My newest novella, “Molly’s Tales,” went up for sale on Bookapy. Another fun story to write, but beware the tags. Although a romance, it’s dark and deals with youthful MtF transgender discovery, rough sex, and mother-son incest, among others. At first I considered calling it an anthology, but individually the tales are a bit short for my taste. So, boom, it has named chapters.

Here on SOL, the seventh chapter of “The Coach’s Wife” sees Hiram bracing to be fired by Coach and his wife. At their house, he’d clearly overstepped his mandate. And I’ve submitted Chapter 33 of “A Fair Trade.” It’s, uh, whew. Beth, meet Jeri. And, um, Jeri, meet Beth. To say things get steamy is an understatement.

Oh, and back in The Yards, I also ripped apart more horrid words in “The Immortal.” Two chapters are in final editing, while the next four require Frankenstein-level updating. For the curious, once you receive those six chapters, we’ll be at the one-third mark of the first of three books in Jim’s little saga. Yeah, I slaughtered a heckuva lot of innocent wirdz before sharing with ya’ll. Weeee….

So, yeah. The Yards were busy, but things are looking shinier. Once more, my eternal gratitude for those of you kind enough to support me and the site by purchasing works. And if not mine, then any of them. There’s a slew of very talented authors out there.

Well, here in the States anyway. Although The Yards continue to work. Today you should receive the latest from “The Coach’s Wife” and “A Fair Trade.” For those of you who’ve been beyond kind, supporting me and the website by purchasing them, I thank you. You all rock.

In the former’s sixth chapter, Cindy and Hiram’s secret is thrown wide, setting the stage for increasing tension and uncertainty in them both. As well as Coach. Oh, the twists and turns ahead.

Meanwhile, in Chapter 32 of “A Fair Trade,” Kyle has little energy to absorb Haley’s revelations. And even less time as his mother goes into labor and his parents must rush to the desert. But what to do with Kyle? He has an idea.

And Chapter 18 of “The Immortal” is headed your way. With Mandy away, Jim spends some quality cabin time with Susan and Desi.

As we roll once more into the back half of another year, I’m again reflecting. It’s been a good, if fast, year and I’m still polishing a slew of fresh stories. Since SOL doesn’t really work for shorter works, they’ll be heading for Bookapy. So, stay tuned for notifications and brief descriptions here should you choose to read them.

Hugs and wishes for a safe and wondrous holiday to all who’ve provided such wonderful comments and feedback. As I’ve said many times, I’m here to share my words and I’m ever so grateful so many of you are enjoying them.

Although there’s lots of travel ahead of me, most everything continues in The Yards. I’ve been hard at work polishing several tales heading to Bookapy. Besides a pair of short story anthologies, a novella and two short stories are making their way through my processes. Plus, another novella and “Aiden Ascending” are next in line for edits.

In the meantime, both the “The Coach’s Wife” and “A Fair Trade” will continue heading your way here on SOL. In the former’s fifth chapter, Cindy admits to deeper feelings and Hiram makes a decision that changes their trajectory forever. While in Chapter 31 of “A Fair Trade,” Kyle continues to struggle with his growing weakness and more of Haley’s revelations.

All in all, 2023 continues to be a productive year for writing. Indeed, the muses remain just as busy, tossing ever more ideas into my head. Hence, bourbon and coffee remain in high demand. Again, thank you for all your kind support.

While I don’t usually track such things, a reader noted “The Coach’s Wife” is number one in Bookapy’s Erotica category. Thank you all for your support of my latest novel. It’s another dark romantic twist on a mélange of niches, tropes, and kinks. And it seems purchasers are enjoying it. The fourth chapter will be posted today. Ramifications continue, and secrets unfurl as Coach invites Hiram to spend a sunny afternoon with his wife.

You’ll also receive Chapter 30 of “A Fair Trade.” Although Kyle weakens and Hayley’s shocking revelations continue, he uncovers a new person in need.

And I managed to get Chapter 17 of “The Immortal” finished as well. Still at Mt. Aristeia, Jim invites Mandy and Charles to go stargazing. But the universe has a vote, and another of Mandy’s boundaries is uncovered. And crossed. Since Chapters 18-20 are in various stages of editing after being updated, you should see them over the coming months. 21+ still need work, but I won’t give up on Jim.

Greetings from the sunny, Canadian smoke-shrouded Yards. Today you’ll receive Chapter 29 of “A Fair Trade.” While Beth has slipped from his grasp, Haley shares more—perhaps too much—with Kyle.

The third chapter of “The Coach’s Wife” will also be posted. With their initial encounter winding down, unexpected emotions explode within the confused Hiram and Mrs. Jenkins.

Unfortunately, I had a bit of a delay with Chapter 17 of “The Immortal.” It was one of those requiring a good deal more work. However, I plan on getting that to you with next Saturday’s releases. The following chapters are underway, but also needed a lot of pruning, adjusting, and copious amounts of harsh editing.

Thanks to all of you who’ve been so gracious, supporting the site and me by purchasing “A Fair Trade” and “The Coach’s Wife.” And to those of you who’ve emailed me with feedback—wow. Thank you. It’s what keeps me sharing.