Vainglory 1.18 - A Parting of Ways
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18 – A Parting of Ways
“I don’t like this at all,” Haley said as they traversed another long, descending tunnel. They’d been walking for what felt like an hour o...
2024-08-19 17:56:42 +0000 UTC View Post
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Vainglory 1.17 - Unexpected Reunion
Hey all! I know these "hemograph" charts aren't coming out perfectly aligned on Patreon. It's the editor. I use "tab" to set the lines on Word and over on RR, but guess whose text editor doesn't do tabs? Silly Patreon . . . 2024-08-19 16:59:16 +0000 UTC View Post
Vainglory 1.16 - First Loot
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16 – First Loot
To Ward’s relief, the pedestals didn’t sink, and no chimes began to sound as they made their way over the shimmering water to the platform with the d...
2024-08-19 16:00:33 +0000 UTC View PostVainglory 1.15 - Encounter
Here we go - the last one for tier 2 for now. When I start posting more on RR, I'll be sure to keep opening up further chapters on Patreon to keep you all ahead.
Thanks!
-...
2024-08-19 14:53:08 +0000 UTC View PostVainglory 1.14 - Together
Next!
14 – Together
“Do something!” a man screamed from near the back of the clustered would-be challengers. Someone threw something metallic at the door, and it clanged, b...
2024-08-19 14:22:34 +0000 UTC View PostVainglory 1.13 - A Harsh Welcome
Hope you enjoy :)
13 – A Harsh Welcome
The long marble staircase was the steepest Ward had ever been on, and as his eyes adjusted to the dim light, he felt a bit of vertigo sending queasy butterflies in...
2024-08-19 13:55:52 +0000 UTC View PostVainglory 1.12 - Nothing Ventured
I'll be posting a few chapters today - handing them off to you all as I finish my revisions. :)
-Plum
12 – Nothing Ventured
Ward looked down the...
2024-08-19 13:53:29 +0000 UTC View PostVainglory 1.11 - The Truth
Hey folks! Two things: I'd really appreciate any feedback on the "stats" - are they clear enough? I mean, I understand if they don't make sense, but are they clear enough to keep you interested? I'd also love to hear if this conflict w...
2024-08-18 20:28:35 +0000 UTC View PostVainglory 1.10 The Hen's Nest
Enjoy the chapter! Another chapter is coming right after this - I'd love to hear any feedback from folks reading along with this new story! Thanks :)
-Plum
10 – The H...
2024-08-18 20:25:10 +0000 UTC View PostVictor 9.3 - Balance
Here's a little check-in on Darren and the others, and some cultivation time with Victor. Happy Sunday :)
-Plum
Darren looked at his plate, then up at Edeya, and made clicking ...
2024-08-18 15:38:04 +0000 UTC View PostVainglory 1.9 - Bargains
Last one for a while :) Gonna work on tomorrow's Victor chapter.
Cheers!
Plum
9 – Bargains
Tarnish wasn’t anyt...
2024-08-17 15:11:07 +0000 UTC View PostVainglory 1.8 - The Road To Tarnish
If anyone's wondering about the pace of posting these chapters, basically, it's going to go pretty fast until I've got 25 up on Patreon. I have the chapters written, but I'm revising as I go. Some chapters are quick to revise 'cause th...
2024-08-17 14:39:44 +0000 UTC View PostVainglory 1.7 - A Stranger in Need
A little encounter, a little flavor, a few more clues about what's going on . . .
Enjoy!
7 – A Stranger in Need
When Ward woke the following day, his mouth was so dry it felt coated in cott...
2024-08-17 14:05:50 +0000 UTC View PostVainglory 1.6 - Stargazing
Here we go! Enjoy the chapter. I'll probably post another two or three today.
-Plum
6 – Stargazing
Ward looked around the little clearing, a spa...
2024-08-17 12:31:51 +0000 UTC View PostVainglory 1.5 - Mana
How about a chapter this fine morning? Enjoy!
-Plum
Oh, just as a side note - if you want more involvement or discussion with regard to my posted chapters than you ...
2024-08-17 11:23:19 +0000 UTC View PostVainglory 1.4 - Scavs
In this chapter, the first elements of the "LitRPG" come into play. I'll probably stop posting for today so people who are interested can comment. I'm curious what you think of this little table. I know it seems obscure right now, but ...
2024-08-16 17:01:36 +0000 UTC View PostVainglory 1.3 - Crash Course
Here's another for you! To incorporate the changes I have in mind, some chapters will need a lot of revision and some not so much. This one was quick :)
-Plum
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2024-08-16 14:27:42 +0000 UTC View PostVainglory 1.2 - Welcome to Vainglory
Here's chapter 2. Might have some more for you as the day goes on. :)
-Plum
2 – Welcome to Vainglory
Ward groaned and pressed his knuckles to th...
2024-08-16 13:22:34 +0000 UTC View PostVainglory 1.1 - Dark Dealings
Here's Chapter 1. I hope you enjoy the mood. If anyone's wondering, I AM adding some LitRPG elements into this series, but they'll be much lighter than most. Some stats can be seen and improved via narrative-driven means. No "system" p...
2024-08-16 13:20:22 +0000 UTC View PostVainglory Cover Art and Blurb
Hi, everyone! Here's the cover art for my newly revised Vainglory series. I've also included the blurb I've been working on. I'm very hopeful that some of you will have feedback on it. Does it grab your attention? Does it reveal too mu...
2024-08-16 13:13:21 +0000 UTC View PostVictor 9.2 - Checking In
Hello all! Thanks for all of the great feedback on the last chapter. I heard your arguments, and I'll think about whether to move that to the end of book 8 or not. I still have some time to decide. Here's today's chapter! Enjoy :) 2024-08-15 18:37:39 +0000 UTC View Post
Plum's Writing Plans - the future of Cyber Dreams, new projects, etc.
BIG SPOILER ALERT: If you haven't read book 6 of Cyber Dreams, you might not want to read this post. I don't think I'm posting anything specific, but general spoilers abound. Even so, I'm opening this post for all of my patrons because it ...
2024-08-14 15:02:23 +0000 UTC View PostCyber Dreams 6.55 - Epilogue
Here's the conclusion to Cyber Dreams #6 - tentatively titled Fate's Reckoning. I hope you all enjoy the chapter and I hope you've enjoyed reading the book. It's been an emotional one for me. I'll have a long post up later today outlin...
2024-08-14 14:00:31 +0000 UTC View PostVictor 9.1 - Goodbyes
Maybe a weird way to start a book, but this is what came to me. I won't be upset or even surprised if you don't really enjoy the chapter, though I hope you think the writing is good. Let me know!
-Plum 2024-08-13 12:55:30 +0000 UTC View Post
Cyber Dreams 6.54 - Clinic Time
We're getting to the very end now - maybe only one more! Love to hear what you think - please let me know if I messed something up on the data sheet.
Have a great Monday :hugs:
-P...
2024-08-12 12:56:07 +0000 UTC View PostVictor 8.52 - Nothing Better
Hi, everyone! Here's today's chapter. It's a little longer than usual, but it's the last one for book 8.
Thanks for all of your support!
-Plum
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2024-08-11 13:35:56 +0000 UTC View PostCyber Dreams 6.53 - Cassie
Here we go, everyone! Please enjoy :)
-Plum
“So,” Aya asked, handing Ghoul a “Radish Top” IPA, “Juliet introduced you as ‘Ghoul,’ but isn’t that, like, your ha...
2024-08-09 15:02:30 +0000 UTC View Post
Now that Jovian Reverie is nicely launched, how about a cover reveal for Lunar Interlude?
I gave the artist a description from the book of Luna City, of Juliet, and of her motorcycle, and this was his interpretation. I'm all for it! I know it's not perfectly accurate, but I don't care; I think this captures the vibe of Cyber Dreams, Bo...
2024-08-09 13:46:04 +0000 UTC View PostVictor 8.51 - Going Home
Hi all! Enjoy today's chapter. Probably 1 more before we get into book 9.
-Plum
Victor looked around his cultivation chamber, deep beneath Dar’s home, and slowly nodded to hi...
2024-08-08 16:27:29 +0000 UTC View Post