Rottweiler: Blog

I have completed the overhaul for DV1. What has changed? Not much. I split the chapters in half when possible so there are now 20 in total chapters. I have removed most of the Sex. What remains is vaguely inferred or described in dialogue.

And I have added a lot of material throughout the story to smooth it out and help establish the plot and story line going forward.

If you are looking for a rub and tug this isn't the story for you.

Regards,

Rotty

If you have been supporting me through Bookapy, you will find that several of the books have been recently modified. These are the newer versions that I have rewritten.

I'm having issues with the format and have contacted Lazeez for help. It's mostly the interactive table of contents, and I hope it's an easy fix.

The storylines are unchanged, but the content has been reedited and rewritten in many areas. Plus, there is new cover art.

Cheers

Rotty

I have received a lot of mail from folks after my sudden removal of The Boy Scout. I apologize for my cryptic reasoning. Allow me to offer a brief glimpse into my world.

First of all, I promise the Boy Scout will be back. It will be much different, though. This is becoming a legacy project for me, and I wanted to step back, listen to my mentor (the immortal Jack Knapp), and reorganize myself. TBS will take a long time to write.

Second, I have been busy! Holy crap! For every hour you spend writing, you will quadruple that editing, proofing, and formatting for various publisher outlets (eBooks and print require different formatting). Then there's the cover art, ISBNs, legal crap, and dedication/acknowledgements...Thus far, I have successfully published four stories (out there). Aside from my efforts to convert SOL material to the broader audience, I have also been rewriting them to cater to said audience. You can get away with graphic sex, violence, and vulgarity here, but not so much out there.

Going forward, I am changing my writing style to reflect this. IOW, no more hard sex and excessive violence. My works will still appear on SOL and Bookapy, but I may lose some followers.

Third, expect to see these changes in many of my stories soon. I am working with Lazeez to try to reintegrate the changed versions back into my library. I will warn you beforehand if you wish to save d/l or purchase the older versions.

For those who really enjoyed my bigger works, e.g., Deja Vu, you will discover that I have not only removed 98.7% of the sex but also added a great deal to each book to build up the characters and storyline. Every story I resubmit will also have undergone significant editing, proofing, and polishing. You may enjoy reading them again.

Okay, back to work...

Rotty

Who do you think of when you compare my stories to other writers and authors?

This isn't a thinly veiled vanity trip. I am trying to organize a targeted ad campaign, and your answers will help me immensely.

TIA,

Rotty.

I appreciate the feedback and concerns shared by many of you regarding my decision to remove The Boy Scout from my profile. To address the question at large, yes, it will be back. My main reason for taking it down was my recognition that I was rushing myself and my editors. That's no way to write a story. I got sloppy, and it showed. I intend to revisit the story soon.

I am currently working on publishing some of my existing stories through platforms other than SOL, Bookapy, or World Literature Company. Part of this task involves thorough editing, proofreading, and formatting the manuscripts for eBook, paperback, and hardcover. Finally, I update the story of SOL and Bookapy. ‘Still Waters’ is my most recent work. Readers will find that the word count has decreased significantly, but at the same time, I have added a great deal of new text. You might find it rewarding to give the tale another read. Those of you who bought the Bookapy version will be notified that a new version is available for download. If in doubt, check the “Touched” date for an idea of how recently it was modified.