The Vampire Relics and Withdrawal

I've begun the business page for The Vampire Relics on Facebook. Feel free to join if you're so inclined. Here's the link: The Vampire Relics.

I've also withdrawn from people who no longer have anything to do with me or who pain me to have in my life. Maybe I'm wrong by doing this, but the deed is done and that's all I can say about it. I'm also withdrawing from some folks on LJ. I'm feeling very insular of late and, for that, I apologise. Please don't take it personally. If you object to my actions, please let me know and I'll add you back. It's just a matter of never communicating is all. Please to forgive.

I just need my mind where it's supposed to be, focused on a good outturn for myself for once instead of promoting others, especially others who seem unappreciative of my work or treat me like I'm invisible over months of friendship and bonding. It's a new chapter. I'm traveling with people who want to be with me and with whom I enjoy being. Maybe the anti-depressants are taking effect. Whatever. I feel good. It's time to work on positive things.

Crash BOOM

I'd been overdosing on Monster energy coffees for the past two days for two reasons. 1) I was wildly excited about the publishing news and wanted to write as much as possible and 2) I wanted to come closer to finishing The Blood Crown as quickly as I could so I could send the manuscript on to Jill. There are some important parts of The Sainted Confessor that she'll need to change for the good of the story.

I've got one Irish Creme Monster Coffee left. I'll drink it in the morning and work as hard as I can until my body says "no no no...just, no." and then I'll get back to slow-poke writing. At least I'll be through the worst of the gauntlet. Maybe I can work on the website some, tapping some of you smarties for some tips to make the website pretty. I know html...badly. And that's like a decade old. Can you tell what my middle name is here ~ LOSER.

Gaaaah! So much to do, so little time! :D

Very rough material from "The Blood Crown" part 1

CHAPTER 5

DAEN LUMA’DHRYS’LOMA JONNSA ů DAEN LUMA ME’ADHI JONSSA

The light will in, the truth will out, This is no time for fear and doubt. A health/y future, a perfect past, We’re catching up, we’re gaining fast. ~ Shriekback “Cleartrails”

Both Vampires were ravenously hungry by the time they reached the outskirts of Albania. Cadmus bade Orphaeus stay in hiding while he hunted.

“I’ll bring the chalice with your meal in short order. We must be careful, we must be discreet. These people know more about our kind than anyone else. They held on to the Old Ways despite their embrace of the modern world. Some wisdoms run deep and the wisdom of how to spot and destroy a Vampire runs thick in their blood.

Orphaeus didn’t argue with Cadmus. He could tell by Cadmus’ earnest instruction that the Pariah knew what he was talking about. The last thing he wanted was a stake through the heart or to be beheaded, or set on fire. No, he was happy to wait for Cadmus to return with the chalice.

It wasn’t long before Cadmus did return with a chalice brimming over with Blood.

“Drink…” was his one-word command.

Orphaeus didn’t question Cadmus about the hunt or why he seemed a little frazzled. He simply took the chalice and he drank. It was almost immediately that a deep memory bubbled up from his well of wisdom. Orphaeus fell into a swoon and Cadmus just caught the chalice before it fell with the ginger Vampire, spilling all the blood to the ground.( the tale spins onward. )

Very Rough Material from "The Blood Crown" part 2

“More than ready,” Orphaeus replied with a conviction that surprised even himself.for what we are and take measure to end our lives. And there’s nothing worse than an angry mob out for blood.”

“You’ve surmised the situation surprisingly well,” Cadmus muttered. “And what conclusion have you drawn?”( Read more... )

Calling all Smart People

Once I have my domain and hosting straightened out, who wants to make me a kick-ass front page for The Vampire Relics? Any takers? Hm? Bueller?