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After a short but fierce discussion with the muses, I’ve shifted The Yards’ schedule. More details over on my Discord, but the bottom line is the final sequel to “Aiden and The Ring” is a higher priority. Similar shifts to other series are to be expected.
Speaking of sequels, the last chapter of “The Immortal, Volume 1” is posting today. “Volume 2” will be available for pre-order at the beginning of the month. It will go live concurrent with its first chapter appearing here on SOL on 10 August. The remaining thirty-seven chapters will appear every two weeks thereafter.
Once more, my thanks to those of you supporting my efforts through kind words, feedback, or generous purchases. All go a long way to keeping the muses infused with magic.
Hugs,
Ivey
Routine medical procedure last week meant nothing but free writing. As such, my delightful, unruly muses were unleashed to spin and cavort across the sunlit meadows. With their words continuing to tumble into my skull, I’m well on my way to scribbling a full novel.
It’s a steamy coming-of-age tale. A young woman from the mean streets of Seoul’s grittier neighborhoods, sweet June’s been brought to America. At an isolated mansion in the tree-capped hills of northern California, she’s working as a maid. With both dreams and a plan, she soon is drawn into international drug smuggling, all kinds of kinky shenanigans, and—duh, because it’s me—love. So, yes, that’s happening. Weeeee!
Once more, humongous hugs and thanks for the kindness, feedback and support. Also, a special shoutout to those of you taking the time to leave reviews over on Bookapy and scores here on SOL. You are absolute sweethearts, helping other readers find my mad wird-skribblz.
Ivey
With the latest steamy autobiographical piece complete, I’ve herded the muses back into their closet. Granted, they didn’t have to generate much creativity. Instead, those delightful imps simply provided better words than those scratched into old diaries. Because, duh, it’s me, I’ll still run it through the full editing process. Who knows? One day after I’m gone, it may be uncovered by archaeologists. Hope they’re not prudes. Giggle.
Once more, I’ve wheeled to focus on editing. Timewise, technical editing chapter-by-chapter is easier to manage. If all goes well, this novel will go on sale in November. Its free chapters have SOL slots starting in May 2026. Yep, that’s how far ahead this little wird-skribblin’ venture has lurched.
Bonus, I squeezed in some time to play with a Cyberpunk-like sandcastle program. More details over on Discord, along with a treat. A screenshot of the cityscape I created. It features billboards not only of my current releases, but those currently in The Yards.
Hugs and, of course, my profound gratitude for the kind words, critical feedback, and support.
Ivey
As those on Discord already know, I’m enjoying time between novel-editing. Instead, I’ve been doing some free-writing. No complex plots. No “official” three-act, character arc structure stuff. Nope, after delving through old journals and dusting off memories, I’ve got one more steamy autobiographical account. Like the others, it will most likely never see the light of day. But it lets the muses dash madly about in the sunlight before I corral them for the next batch of editing.
Enjoy your holiday weekend. Again, warm hugs and thanks for the kind words, helpful comments and support of this site and me through purchases. You all rock.
Ivey
At long last, one of my earliest stories has been updated. As of last week, this second edition replaces the older one on SOL and Bookapy. Since its wirdz were first skribbled way back when I embarked on this writer’s journey, it’s remained dear to me.
Both Laura, a middle-aged woman so full of secrets, and Dave, her adoring husband, are prototype characters. Complexity, depth of emotion, the intriguing twists between sex, intimacy and love—they’re all there. While she’s coming into her own sexually, he’s trying his best to adjust. Sometimes, they teeter on the edge of dissolution, other times, he’s struggling to corral her. All the while, she’s riding the very sharpest edge of her own sanity.
It was a fun write and very much influenced by my experiences with non-American thoughts on such subjects. As a global traveler, sometimes the impact of puritanism here at home is brought into relief. Yes, I’m well aware some may not enjoy such worldly explorations of human sexuality. See last week’s blog about scoring. Meh, I’m off to write other things. Hehe, probably even more annoyingly kinky as I smear all kinds of neat little niches together. That’s what I do. It’s such delicious fun.
What was I fixing? Not only was the novel written before I had developed solid editing processes, the writing was less impactful. As such, it took almost a month to update, but it’s done. Although the number of chapters has increased, the content remains the same. Way back then, I possessed little understanding of when/where/how to place breaks.
Why did I bother? Personal pride. The internet is forever. If a potential new reader finds my older work, I wish for them to have an enjoyable experience. Simply put, far too many errors struck me as I was reviewing it.
Now, on to future works. The Yards remain packed with goodies for all of you. Yes, even you, in the back. You little devil.
As always, my warmest hugs and gratitude for all your feedback, comments, and support.
Ivey
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