Steadfast in September

August... had its ups and downs. In terms of goals, I accomplished about a third of them, which is disappointing. Other things were disappointing, too, but I shall persevere. At least I did manage to post almost everything I intended to post, including a few things that I didn't realize I was going to post. I also had to skip Flash Fiction Friday, which was a bummer, but maybe I can bring it back this month.

So we are Steadfast in September, going to keep trying to make my goals and meet my dreams. You'll probably notice that my goals this month are lacking a little in fanfiction work. I really do have to focus on original fic and commissions. As much as I love writing fanfiction, I do need to pay bills and eat so I need to focus on what brings in money.

1. Publish Original Novella The Finer Points of Thievery
2. Complete two chapters of War of the Animum's Quisling
3. Complete four chapters of my ongoing commission fic "Salvage"
4. Complete two updates for "Truth in Advertising"
5. Transfer Original Commission The Pendant-Maker to the computer and edit for posting
6. Dictate the revision plan for Aftermath
7. Read through and make notes on In Darkness Dwells for future publication

Phew. Busy times ahead! And here's what's coming in terms of updates: 

1. Numerology, Tenth Standard -- The Last Chapter!
2. Critical Mass Chapter Thirteen
3. Marry Me Chapters Five-Eight
4. Oubliette Chapters Five-Eitht
5. The Wicked Game - Defiance 'Verse
6. Give it a Whirl (IDW Sunstreaker/Whirl)
7. War of the Animum - The Road to Ruin chapter five
8. Prisoner of Conscience chapter four
9. NEW FIC - Shady Hill Chapter one
10. The Break of Day, Part Two, Chapter One

I plan to bring Flash Fiction Friday back on September 11th, my part-time job and other responsibilities willing. September is a pretty busy month and I really need to make some sales so we'll play it by ear.

Phew. Think that's everything! There's a lot on my plate but I hope I can fit it around my cookie decorating time. :)

Questions about a fic I haven't mentioned are always welcome.

Thank you to everyone, new and old, who has ever read and reviewed and rated and commented on my stories. Your support is all that's getting me through some of these days. I really appreciate each and every one of you. ^_^

[WOTA] The Road to Ruin - Chapter Six

a/n: After a month of August silence, be prepared to be inundated with updates. There will be a new chapter of something every Tuesday. We've got Author Q&A day. We've got Art Appreciation Day. We've got Character Highlights and World Highlights. We've got lots of fun stuff. But for now, enjoy this War of the Animum update. :)

Title: The Road to Ruin
Series: War of the Animum, Sixth Story
Summary: With time growing shorter, Sleet and company make the decision to divide their forces in order to beat Balaam at his own game. But their enemy is no fool and will cause them to make one of their hardest choices yet.

War of the Animum -- The Road to Ruin
Chapter Five

( Luck was not on their side.  )