What do you get when you combine a starving college student with a starving artist? Basically, someone who is willing to sell their artistic integrity for commercial gain. On an unrelated subject, I'm sure the six of you readers (a few more by this point, actually, but six will forever be the number of readers I associate with this blog) have noticed the advertisements. I'm not exactly sure how it works, because I can't ever remember providing bank information, but supposedly I get money if people click on them. Note: I am not encouraging you to click on them, unless you're truly interested. I just thought I'd throw them up there, on the off-chance that I earn a few cents. Every little bit helps the starving college student.
So, now that this blog has made me fabulously wealthy, you'll have to talk with my agent if you need contact information. He knows where to find me: sipping cocktails and eating summer sausage while lounging in the Jacuzzi on my private jet. Yes, always the summer sausage. Growing up in Nigeria, summer sausage was a rationed treat. Every Sunday, each member of my family was allowed two thin slices.
No, fame and fortune haven't changed me. Why does everyone keep asking that?
Saturday, July 26, 2014
I Have Failed You
Forgive me, readers of my blog, for I have failed you. I will no longer be updating the Gods and Chaos story.
This probably isn't a great surprise after so many months of stagnation. However, more has been going on than you might think. I've produced a rough outline, pieced together from various notes and alpha read by a couple of highly intelligent friends, who basically pointed out that Kale is more despicable than my villain. Appropriate adjustments have been made. Also, I've written several key scenes, as well as a good beginning chunk that includes a rewrite of some scenes on this blog (no more of Kale practicing with his axe in the street. My new intro for Kale is much more memorable, and better explains his personality).
However, in a writing class this past semester, I learned quite a bit about the elements that make books attractive to publishers. I've come to believe that Gods and Chaos is a story I want to develop further, and I'm quite happy with several aspect of the plot and themes. Having large chunks posted on this blog would be a huge hindrance if I reach the stage where I'm seeking publication. So I'll have to discontinue the posting.
This said, if anyone wants to offer advice on the *rough* plot outline I've put together, I'm fervently seeking input! Contact me if you so desire!
Thanks much for following what I did post of this story!
This probably isn't a great surprise after so many months of stagnation. However, more has been going on than you might think. I've produced a rough outline, pieced together from various notes and alpha read by a couple of highly intelligent friends, who basically pointed out that Kale is more despicable than my villain. Appropriate adjustments have been made. Also, I've written several key scenes, as well as a good beginning chunk that includes a rewrite of some scenes on this blog (no more of Kale practicing with his axe in the street. My new intro for Kale is much more memorable, and better explains his personality).
However, in a writing class this past semester, I learned quite a bit about the elements that make books attractive to publishers. I've come to believe that Gods and Chaos is a story I want to develop further, and I'm quite happy with several aspect of the plot and themes. Having large chunks posted on this blog would be a huge hindrance if I reach the stage where I'm seeking publication. So I'll have to discontinue the posting.
This said, if anyone wants to offer advice on the *rough* plot outline I've put together, I'm fervently seeking input! Contact me if you so desire!
Thanks much for following what I did post of this story!
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