As I approach two years of sharing my wird-skribblz, I’ve been doing a bit of soul-searching. SOL has been a wonderful place for a burgeoning fiction author to experiment. And I want to do more than just post here to support Lazeez’s efforts. While I’ve no idea if he plans to modernize this site, I want to ensure he has the funding to do so.
Therefore, beginning 1 October, I’ll be restricting my back catalog to premium-only. Why? Simple. To encourage folks to become members. Now I’m a tiny fish in a large pond. So perhaps it’ll make no difference, but I feel I should try. No, I won’t make a dime from it. And, yes, I know I’ll be sacrificing potential new readers, but I won’t stop posting newer content for free. Only once the final chapter has been posted, will any new tale become premium. If some folks see my newer stuff and are curious but don’t/can’t spring for the premium membership, almost all my older works can be found on Bookapy.
What’s the actual impact? To date, I’ve shared three novels, two novellas, and five shorts on SOL. Plus the five micro-stories for BSFSF 2021. As of today, active in The Yards are twelve novels, two novellas, and three shorts. Most of those are completed rough drafts. Which brings me to the second procedural change. As these slide free of the slipways, I’ll be announcing them for pre-order on Bookapy, where they’ll be available first. Again, to encourage folks to support the site. Full disclosure: yes, I also earn a little coffee and bourbon money from book sales. However, they will be released later on SOL chapter-by-chapter for free.
And one final note. Some of those future titles, because they are more romance and less erotica, may be released elsewhere under a different pen name. Ditto for those dealing with niche topics, which ya’ll don’t enjoy so much.
Anyway, that’s my thoughts. If anyone has better ideas, toss ‘em my way.
This week’s releases:
Chapter 15 of “The Coach’s Wife.” Chanelle calls. With his wife home early, Coach asks for Hiram to visit once again.
Chapter 41 of “A Fair Trade.” As Kyle undergoes more medical testing, his mother continues to act even stranger. And a phone call portends more challenges.
The fourth part of “Molly’s Tales.” Another sexy twist. Molly’s mum shares her history. A deal is made; a pecking-order of sorts. This was so much fun to write.
As always, my profound gratitude to all those supporting my efforts either with kinds words and useful feedback, or by purchasing my works. Hugs to you all. From the above, it looks like—fingers crossed—we’ve got years of content heading your way.