On French Soil

Slowly, I am making some progress on the latest chapter of 'On French Soil', having taken a break from 'Summer Project'. The later has not been flowing together the way that I like and I feel like I am forcing some issues with it. So, I pulled up the last chapter I had been working on for 'On French Soil' and have started to slowly add to it. I have forgotten some of the complexities of the story line and had to read my notes on the matter. I am sure that I will have a much better go of it once I strat writing on more of a regular basis. The new series on Showtime 'Pillars Of The Earth' has also helped set the tone/mood for getting back into writing a period piece.

Take care, everyone.

T.S.

Time Is Really Short. . .

Well, another self imposed deadline has coming and I am nowhere near getting anything done this month that I had planned. My weekends have disappeared in a storm of chores (The Battle Of The Weeds has been getting quite heated) and my real job has taken up more than it's fair share of attention. I still hope to get some writing done this weekend, however.

As always, take care

T.S.

Progress On 'Summer' And Other Things

It was a burner of a day here, a perfect time to get some writing done. Of course, I first had to slaughter some weeds and replace a leaky faucet hose on the sink, but I still managed to get 2 1/2 pages written for 'The Summer Project' chapter 24. I am still debating on how I want to end the first 'book' and begin the second. Part of me is leaning towards my typical cliffhanger ending that I am sure, piss more than a few people off. Part of me wants to wrap the first 'book' up so it is a completed storyline but with a lead in into the next 'book'. The later will probably turn out to be two chapters rather than the final one. The 'One Chapter Solution' would definitely make sure readers jump to the next series of writings involving Jeffery & Co. . Regardless, progress is being made towards completion of whatever it turns out being.

I have started to glance at my notes and outlines for 'On French Soil' so I can start where I left off. It is a complicated storyline and I hope start writing something for it within the next two weeks. I am also re-reading Shakespeare's 'Henry The V' so I can get the rhythm of the diction back into place.

For those of you that are fans, please feel free to follow me on Twitter or right here on Blogspot. As always, I also welcome e-mails.

Take Care and Play Safe,

T.S.

'On French Soil' Looks Like The Winner

The poll is closed and I want to first thank everyone that participated. It looks like I will be working on 'On French Soil' as well as finishing up 'Summer Project'. 'On French Soil' is this authors favorite storyline and I have put off adding to it for way too long of a time.

I was somewhat surprised that 'Sacrifice' did not get a single vote, especially since the last poll showed several of you wanting to see something in the 'fantasy' genre with bondage involved. If you haven't read it, you can find it on Gromet's website.

I hope to get some writing done this weekend. It promises to be a hot one here so the appeal of sitting in front of the computer in the cool of the morning is very great.

For those 'Summer Project' fans, I have been working on the next chapter(s) and I hope to have something done by the end of this month.

As always, take care

T.S.

'Not Your Garden Variety' Posted

As of this morning, 'Not Your Garden Variety' is currently available to read on Gromet's Plaza. This weekend proved to be not as productive as I would have liked and work on finishing another story was slow. Hopefully I can find some time this week to get some more writing in. Make sure you vote in the poll to let me know what stories you would like to see worked on (besides 'Summer Project').

Take care

T.S.

The New Poll

If you haven't seen the new poll on the left, please take time to fill it out. You may have noticed that 'Summer Project' is not on the poll and that is because I am planning to finish it this month (famous last words). However, there are other stories that need to be worked on as well and this is a way I can prioritize. So please, take time out from your busy web browsing to vote.

As always, take care

T.S.

'Garden' Finished

'Not Your Garden Variety' has been completed and sent off to Gromet's Plaza for posting. He should have it posted soon on his website and as soon as he does, I will let all you readers know. Now, onto other things. . .

T.S.

Taking A Little Time Off

Normally, I would be getting ready to go into the furnace I call work. However, I am taking today off as a mental health day. I had fully intended to sleep in, but my internal clock told me it was time to get up so here I am. I checked Twitter and my mail and after waking up a bit more, I think I will take advantage of the quiet morning to write.

For the last chapter of 'Summer Project', I keep re-writing it in my head. I know it must seem strange, but I want the plot line to make sense. For me, this is the best way of doing it. I want to make sure that the 'book' will stand on it's own and what happens feels realistic.

Well, time to take a shower and turn on the coffee and see about getting some serious writing done.

Take care,

T.S.

After A Weekend Gone Bad. . .

Well, this last weekend was not the weekend I had planned and the long and short of it was the actions of one irresponsible person who cares only for himself . I won't go into the details, but needless to say the waiting around for commitments he had made and didn't bother to call for change of plans killed Saturday and Sunday and has spilled over into today (having to take a day off of work to do what he should have been doing). So, after getting home I needed to do something 'constructive' and I started to work on 'Not Your Garden Variety' story again and made significant progress. It also put me in a much better mood. I should have the story done this weekend and posting it to Gromet's website.

I would also like to finish the sequel to 'Maid Service Requested' which has been languishing in my computer. It shouldn't take much to complete that one either.

I have started getting a few followers on Twitter and hope to add a few more.

Take care everyone,

T.S.

'Not Your Garden Variety' and Other Things

It is another hot Saturday, though the cloud cover promises a little respite from the heat. I plan to work on the finishing touches to 'Not Your garden Variety' tomorrow, if my cats allow me to. The youngest has ensconced herself in front of my computer screen and is toying with anything loose on my desk. Her current plaything is an orange pen.

It was inevitable, but someone has guessed at the ending of 'Summer Project,' at least, close enough to call it. I was hoping to keep it a surprise, but apparently there are a few twisted, like-minded readers out there. There will be a twist or two coming, however, that I hope nobody sees coming. The final chapter is pretty much written in my head, I just need to transfer it into the computer. It will be a long chapter, with the possibility of becoming two (but I plan to release both at the same time if that is the case.)

The next 'Book' in the Stephanie/Jeff saga will continue where the first book left off. 'Summer Project' will be able to stand on it's own, but the second 'Book' will be a sequel in the truest sense. I have yet to come up with a suitable title, but I think I am getting closer.

Take care, everyone, and play safe

T.S.

Chapter 23 of Summer Project

Chapter 23 of 'The Summer Project' is done and will be on it's way to various story websites around the net. Please be patient because some sites get things posted before others. If your favorite site hasn't posted it, they should shortly.

Now, to get on with a few things around the house, including getting the barbecue grill ready for some chicken that is marinating.

Take care all and have a wonderful Fathers Day.

T.S.

The First Draft Of Chapter 23

The first draft of Chapter 23 is finished and shortly it will be sent off to me proof reader for his perusal. It will be a long one, 11 pages all told. I hope to have it posted within the next few days.

That being said, I will be shifting gears to focus on a short story or two. I have several in dire need of being completed, so I hope to get at least one more complete before going onto the last chapter of 'The Summer Project' and the first chapter of 'Revealing For Summer' (It's a working title, I still haven't come up with a good one yet.)

Thank you for taking part in the poll. Would you like to see me write a sci-fi piece?

Take care

T.S.

Spam

I have noticed lately a proliferation of SPAM in the comments sections of my blog. Fortunately, I screen my posts before putting them up so you don't get the dubious pleasure of reading them. So, take note Spammers, your message will not be read by anyone but me and even then, I will only glance at it to see if it is SPAM or not. So really, what you want to accomplish here will be for nought.

Everyone else, take care

T.S.

Rainy & Writing

It is a cold, drizzly day here, perfect for writing. The latest chapter of 'Summer Project' is going well and I am about halfway through with the first draft. I hope to make a lot of progress in the next couple of days, seeing that the garden is not getting any attention to day.

After 'Summer Project', I want to focus on getting a few short stories done that I had started. After that, the final chapter of 'Summer Project'. Hopefully by the end of the summer I should have a fair amount done.

I am currently contemplating a new poll, but every idea I come up with seems to have more choices than I would like (such as, who is your favorite bondage model?). So if anyone has any ideas, please let me know.

Take care and play safe.

T.S.

Twitter

Yes, I am now 'Twittering', giving you readers updates as to what I am doing and when I am writing. Today, it is another few pages of 'Summer Project'. I am hoping to get it done by this month sometime.

As a side note, I do read your letters, even though I may not answer them in a timely fashion. I do appreciate them.

Take care and have a wonder Sunday.

T.S.

Working On 'Summer Project'

I have started writing again on 'Summer Project', picking up where I had left off many moons ago and things seem to be going smoothly and in the direction I want it to (believe it or not, sometimes stories can take on a life of their own and wander off somewhere you hadn't thought of before.) This should be the second to last chapter, depending on how long I make this one. But, I hope to wrap-up the first 'book' of 'Summer Project' sooner than later.

It has been a long time since I have actually discussed much on this blog, and for that, I am sorry. I will try to post more often.

For those visiting for the first time, take sometime and explore a bit. Tell me what your favorite story is or who is your favorite character. Make yourself at home. Hopefully you might find something interesting here.

Take care

T.S.

Back In The Saddle Again. . .

Well, it has been awhile, but I have finally started writing again. Yesterday I completed 2 pages and I hope to do the same today. I know it doesn't sound like much, but it is for me considering that I haven't written word one for nearly six months. So I hope to make it more of a habit and get things completed. For now though, the fact that I am writting anything is a good thing.

It hailed here yesterday with stones as large as marbles and it tore up the gardens pretty bad. So later today I will be out there getting some cleaning up done. Fortunately, there was no damage to the roof or my car.

Take care and play safe

Yes, I Am Alive

It has been quite sometime since my last post and the number of words written on any of my stories would equal that of the Sunday comics. The responsibilities of my new position are huge and I am quite exhausted at the end of my work day and things around the house are not much better, now that spring is here and the lawn and gardens beckon.

I hope to find some writing time soon. The bug is getting to me and not being able to write is getting to be annoying (I am sure it is for you people too.) So, I hope you can wait a little bit longer before stoning me.

Take care,

T.S.

Why I haven't been around

As you have noticed, I haven't posted in awhile. This is because my new responsibilities take a good portion of my time, much more than my previous ones. My writing has come to a virtual halt. It isn't that I have writer's block or I have a lack of material, it is just that at the end of my working day I am so damn tired and weekends are now spent catching up on everthing else.

That being said, I am hoping to squeeze in some writing time this week. I need to complete 'Summer Project' and I need to finish 'Breaking Bread' so I can post them.

That is is for now. Everyone take care.

T.S.

Slaving Away

Well, I have got several more pages written for 'Breaking Bread' and the latest chapter to 'Summer Project'. Both are going well and I hope to complete them by the end of this month. 'Breaking Bread' is a fun self-bondage tale that came about while I was using my bread machine. I don't do a lot of self-bondage stories, but this one just sort-of started writing itself.

'On French Soil' will be the next project I need to tackle, at least add another chapter or two. It is one of those stories I have to re-read in order to get back into the 'style' of the tale.

On a side note, as I was writing 'Breaking Bread', my mind wandered a bit to remembering one of the sexiest bondage photographs I had ever seen. It was one of a young Michelle Bauer, nude, gagged and hogtied on the carpeted floor. The black-and-white photo was taken by Sean Harper and, to me, the essence of what bondage is. I was in college when I saw it for the first time and the image is still as sharp in my mind as the first time I saw it in the pages of the adult magazine.

It is funny how some things stick with you.

Take care

T.S.