Jody Daniel: Blog

(LOL) The title of this blog entry can be a little misleading, but chapter 18 will start off the fireworks that's bound to follow. Enjoy!

If I look at the emails and comments, I have some of a dilemma. Yes, it is very true what Vincent Berg commented. It takes a while to craft a story. There is a lot of research that goes together with the story and what one write, others MUST believe. You can't just go and say a thing, and then it turns out to be bul$#&.

I try to craft my stories in such a way that it do represent as close to the truth as possible. It is a type of "What If" statement. What will happen if I do this, or that? What will the consequences be? And how does the consequences tie in with the story?

On that point: One of my editors worked out that, looking at the age of one of the aircraft, the story must be in 2018. Well the story is set around 2017 to 2019. I did it like that so that I did not have to bring in the B&##%y virus into the story. There is too much stuff going on in the world that I did not need to bring my five cent worth about Covid-19 into the story.

The dilemma is; Some people wait until the story is finished. But then they miss out on the drama. I know that some readers wait until the story is finished, and that leaves the pressure on me, to conclude the story. Upsetting again those that follow along and don't want the story to end.

Return to Sender had a few things, that led to Stray Cats Hunt in Darkness. It had to happen. Again, Stray Cats might lead somewhere... Currently, I don't know.

When the good people at SOL upload chapter 18, enjoy! Until next time

Stay good, stay safe and be happy.

Bye 4 now.

After running around and trying to help out in the neighbourhood, with all the attempted hi-jackings and breaking into houses, I did manage to finishing Stray Cats chapter 17. It will be up later today. (My later today, around 14:00) That means you get it around breakfast. (About after supper, if you're in Australia.)

A strange twist in the tale at the end of the chapter. I say no more.

Stay Safe. Keep well.

Bye 4 now.

As I stated before; I was honoured by the nomination for "Return To Sender." I did not once think that I could win any award. There is so much good stories out there, that when I read them, I think; "What an excellent work of art. How can I even get to that level." I was just happy that some people would read my stories.

I just wanted to tell a story. Never thought of awards and such. My English spelling and grammar ain't that great either, because English is not my first language!

Yes, I have been devastated by some comments and even mails that was sent to me, but my Editors kept up the pressure for me to finish the next chapter and the next... Thanks Guys!

I was also motivated by all the positive comments and mails. There seems to be more of those as ones that said; "You stink!"

I completely forgot about the Clitorides Awards, and just puttered on writing my story. That led to "Stray Cats Hunt in Darkness."

What a surprise and delight this morning, when I got a mail from one of my Editors to congratulate me on having "Return to Sender" voted "Best Erotic Story by a New Author 2020," and "Jody Daniel" as "Best New Author 2020."

Thank you to YOU my valued Readers, those of you that follow my blog, and those of you that became friends.

To the "Grumpy Old Voice" in my stories; you are most treasured, as you became the voice of my character's conscience. You know who you are, and thanks for being a friend.

All of you that voted: THANK YOU. It is much appreciated.
To my Editors: Thank you for putting up with my scribbles and your valued input.

Thank you to SOL for this great platform.

BTW - I heard through the grapevine, there might just be another South African author joining us shortly. Let's hope he does and that you will give him the same welcome you gave me.

Once again thank you for your support and kind words, and all the votes!

Also allow me to extend my congratulations to the other category winners. You did good:

NaughtyAnnie, Todd_d172, Bebop3, Oyster50, StarFleet Carl, rlfj, PT Brainum, Venessa Ravencroft, Redsliver, Shaddoth, G Younger, CiaoSteve, Mushroom, qhml1, EzzyB, and ElSol. You were outstanding.

Stay safe and bug free!
Bye 4 now.

Looks like Dave is now getting to come to terms with the idea that he is in for a wild ride, with 3 girls!

A little "oops" is developing where Daiki will track the Impala back to Dave and his gang.

Let's see where this goes!

Stray Cats Chapter 16 will be up around USA breakfast time. (I hope.)

Bye 4 now!

Good Afternoon / Morning (depends on where you are. LOL)

I had been advised to include a Content Warning for chapter 15 of Stray Cats. This will be the very first you will read. PLEASE be aware that it's not my intention to shock, but as the story goes, it is part of the demise of one of the bad guys you came to know, and who played a dumb, but a vital part in the story thus far.

The description of his violent death could be offensive to some of you. Please, it is part of this near real, fiction fairy tale. Without this part the story could not be complete and move on.

I just could have told the story of his death in one paragraph, but that would not be real.

Thanks, for reading, and keep the comments and mails coming.

Stay safe. Stay well.

Bye 4 now!