October. . .finally

The leafs are starting to drift down a couple at a time and I am starting to pull out the bins of autumn and Halloween decorations down to paw through them to see what I need for this year. My front lawn graveyard has grown, but it still needs a tombstone or two and a fog machine would be awesome. It is one of my favorite times of the year and I hope to celebrate it with at least two tales. One of the tales is nearly complete and I intend to start another this coming tuesday.

I also intend on working on the edits of chapter 8 of both 'Summer Training' and 'Double or Nothing' in prep for posting this month. Hopefully I will get to do some more writing on chapter 11 of 'Summer Training'. I hope you have enjoyed these two stories.

Realistically, I hope to try to get some writing done on "On French Soil' and 'Wrath' after the holidays. I have at least one Christmas tale to write as your Christmas gift from me and I want to get a few more chapters done for 'Summer Training' and 'Double Or Nothing'.

Take care and, as always, I look forward to any comments you might have.

Play safe,

T.S.

Double Or Nothing Chapter 7 Sent Out

Chapter 7 of 'Double Or Nothing' has been sent out for posting on various different websites and you should be seeing it soon.

I am finishing up on one of the Halloween stories for this year and should have it done by the first of October. The second story is fermenting in my head and I should be starting it soon. Then, back to writing 'Summer Training' and more 'Double Or Nothing'.

Take care and play safe

T.S.

Inspiration

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What I Did This Morning. . .

I have always strived not to be political on my blog, however, on this 10th anniversary of 9/11, I just wanted to say that after I woke up and got a few cobwebs out of my head, I spent a few moments remembering what I remembered about that day and what others have shared with me over the years. I will never forget those images and thoughts, but I will not dwell on them either. I have spent my few minutes in memoriam and now I am going to go about the business of life.

Take care and play safe.

T.S.

Putting Me In The Mood. . .

So how do I get into the the 'right' mood to write? A good example is what I was doing this afternoon. I am writing the 'serious' Halloween story for this year and I needed something to help me get into the tense mood I need to set. I did this by pawing through my soundtrack collection and putting in a few appropriate scores. On of my favorite for this is a Christopher Young score for Haunted Summer. It sets just the right mood for the beginning of the story. Later, I will turn to a few dark scores like 'The Dark Half' and Midnight Syndicates "13th Hour" and "Vampyre".

I find that music sets the ambiance that I want and it is just plain easier to write.

Well, that's my tidbit for the day.

Take care and play safe.

T.S.

Summer Training Chapter 7 Sent for Posting

I have just sent out chapter 7 of 'Summer Training' for posting so you should see it on your favorite website shortly. For those on my mailing list, I will be sending out a mailing in the next day or two with some previews and such. I will be editing chapter 7 of 'Double or Nothing' soon.

Take care and play safe,

T.S. Fesseln

Guess What. . .

Greetings,

I have finished chapter 10 of 'Double Or Nothing'. I a couple of hours marathon, chapter 10 blossomed and flourished. I can breathe a little easier knowing I have caught up to 'Summer Training'. Time line wise, 'Double' has not caught up but it should in the next couple of chapters. Now I can focus on getting chapter 7 of both stories edited and then dive into chapter 11 of 'Summer Training'.

I hope everyone has liked the stories so far. The dual storylines have been a challenge but a good one.

Halloween is coming up and I finally have an idea for my story this year. Yes, it will involve my favorite haunted house couple and a few friends. All I can say is that it was inspired by an old Bangles song.

Take care and play safe

T.S.

Chapter 9 Is Finally Finished

I have just finished chapter 9 of 'Double or Nothing'. Now to take a shower and get ready for an interview.

Take care and play safe.

T.S.

Slowly But Surely

'. . .it keeps going and going and going. . ." seems to describe what is happening to chapter 9 of 'Double Or Nothing'. The thing is that there are certain events I need to happen in this chapter and they all seem to be taking their time getting to where they need to be. It looks like, at this point, it is going to be a 10 page chapter. . .a good 10 pages but about 4 pages more than I had planned. So, my other writing is being put on hold.

On the home front, I have a second interview this Friday for a part time position. Fortunately, if I get the job, the hours worked shouldn't interfere too much with my unemployment insurance. I have to make mortgage payments etc. and the part time job wouldn't even come close to fulfilling the paycheck I need. However, it is with a national company and I have expectations of it turning full time fairly quickly.

I want to thank everyone who had purchased a copy of 'The Summer Project'. The royalties of copies sold before the end of September will go towards Christmas.

Take care everyone and play safe.

T.S.

Out There

I have an interview today. It may sound like an ordinary thing but for me it is a small victory. It is pretty grim out there and it is hard not to get depressed by it. I know, however, that I will eventually get back to work because I need to.

You would think that I would have more time to write, being unemployed and all. However, I have found that between sending out resumes and taking care of things around the house that have been put off for so long, I actually have very little time to write.

I have made some progress on Chapter 9 of 'Double or Nothing' and it will most likely end up being a long chapter. Chapter 11 of 'Summer Training' has been started as well and I am eager to get back to it.

I am planning to transcribe more of 'The Care and Treatment. . .' soon.

Take care and play safe

T.S.

Chapter 6 of 'Double or Nothing' Sent Out For Posting

I have sent out chapter 6 of 'Double or Nothing' for posting today and you should be seeing it on your favorite website soon. I have also made progress on chapter 9 of the same story.

Summer Training Chapter 6 Sent For Posting

Chapter 6 of 'Summer Training' has been sent out for posting and should be posted on various websites in the near future. If you were someone that has asked to be on the new mailing list, you should be receiving a copy of chapter 6 in your e-mail. If you were asked to be on that list and did not receive it, please let me know. Sending out chapters is not going to be a regular thing, but I may do it once in awhile. There might also be exclusive content.

Take care and play safe,

T.S.

Chapter 8 of 'Double. . .'

Chapter 8 of 'Double Or Nothing' has just been completed and soon I'll start on Chapter 9. I am trying to catch up with 'Summer Training' chapterwise since they are parallel stories. Proofing is going well on chapter 6 of both 'Double or Nothing' and 'Summer Training' so hopefully I should be able to post soon.

A few poeple have sent me their e-mail addresses for the newsletter. I hope to get the first one out when I post the new chapters next week. This list is strating from scratch, so if you were on my list in the past doesn't mean it will transfer over.

Take care and play safe,

T.S.

Ladies and Gentlemen, Start Your Emails. . .

After some thought, I have decided to start accepting requests for the newsletter emails. If you would like to be on that list, please e-mail me at fesseln1@aol.com. I will start to collect them into a folder for e-mailing.

Take care and play safe,

T.S.

The Mailing List

I have been giving the Fesseln's Fiction mailing list some thought as to content and such and I have come up with what I think can be accomplished. First off, readers on the mailing list will be notified when I send out a story to post. I am hesitant in mailing the actual chapters/stories because of obligations to the sites I post at.

I may also do exclusive peeks and/or short stories to readers on the list.

I intend to keep the list private.

If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to e-mail me or post them here. I will most likely start the new list at the end of the month.

Take care and play safe

T.S.

A Little Progress

I have started getting a few edits back from my trusted volunteers and have started going over Chapter 6 of both 'Double or Nothing' and 'Summer Training'. I hope to have them sent for posting in the next week or two, depending on time.

On a personal note, things here are a bit trying so here is my shameless plug for 'Summer Project'. If you can afford it, please purchase an e-book copy of it. I have posted all the chapters on several websites because I promised you that I would. But if you can afford the $6.00 or so to purchase a copy, please do. However, if you can't afford it, that is okay to. I understand completely.

That's it for now. Take care and play safe

My Real E-mail Address

My real e-mail address is fesseln1@aol.com. Sorry for any confusion. If you are interested in proofreading, please e-mail me there.

Volunteers. . .

Greetings,

I has been a hard summer already and it looks like it isn't going to get any easier. I haven't hears from my regular proof-reader yet. I know he is now employed and may have alot on his plate. That being said, I am looking for a couple of people serious about helping me write better. . .that is catch the errors that seem to elude my eyes.

I cannot pay anyone however you will get to see the chapters before anyone else. IF you are interested, please email me and fesseln1@aol.com

Take care and play safe.

Summer Training Chapter 5

Greetings

Chapter 5 of 'Summer Training' has finally been edited and has been sent out for posting on various different websites. It should be posted soon. Hopefully I will get around to editing chapter 6 of both 'Double or Nothing' and 'Summer Training' soon.

As for email notifications. I have given some thought on how I want to proceed but I would like your input on what would you like in the email. Please let me know so I can satisfy your wants.

Take care and play safe.

T.S.

Double or Nothing Chapter 5

Greetings

Chapter 5 of Double Or Nothing has been sent out for postings on various websites, so you should be seeing it shortly. I plan on working on 'Summer Training' in the next few days.

Take care and play safe

T.S.