tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25891852389502059842024-03-05T20:14:08.460-10:00ceiser<b>writing and other stuff</b>Ceiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16535520147838507406noreply@blogger.comBlogger340125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2589185238950205984.post-9970944348897637872020-09-02T11:02:00.002-10:002020-09-02T11:02:20.789-10:00Alternate Ending: Mars: Progress Report 11<span style="font-size: large;">Alternate Ending: Mars<br />
16,900 words</span><br />
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Well, 1k isn't as much as I was hoping for, but looking for a job right now is pretty stressful. Unfortunately, writing hasn't really paid for itself or much of anything else, so it really is a labor of love (and, to a lesser extent than in years past, an obsession). There will absolutely be more to come, but I desperately need a job. Anyways, back to the search!Ceiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16535520147838507406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2589185238950205984.post-32337034193253133112020-08-01T06:54:00.022-10:002020-09-02T11:04:07.264-10:00Alternate Ending: Mars: Progress Report 10<span style="font-size: large;">Alternate Ending: Mars<br />
15,900 words</span><br /><br />
I'm back! You'd think that I'd have more to show after a 4-month hiatus, but moving to California and the anxiety brought on by COVID-19 kind of took the wind from my sails. I hope to change that and be more productive moving forward, balancing time on writing with the job search.Ceiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16535520147838507406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2589185238950205984.post-81889063481989658522020-03-01T15:05:00.001-10:002020-03-01T15:05:17.343-10:00Alternate Ending: Mars: Progress Report 9<span style="font-size: large;">Alternate Ending: Mars</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">15,000 words</span><br />
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The story is moving along. Looks like it's shaping up to be a novella, which is fine. I have an idea for a sequel, so we'll see how things shake out.Ceiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16535520147838507406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2589185238950205984.post-24694227391461552792020-02-01T07:35:00.000-10:002020-02-01T07:35:04.356-10:00Alternate Ending: Mars: Progress Report 8<span style="font-size: large;">Alternate Ending: Mars</span><br />
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Can't believe January is already behind us!Ceiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16535520147838507406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2589185238950205984.post-80396432735359199852020-01-01T14:22:00.001-10:002020-01-01T14:22:51.873-10:00Alternate Ending: Mars: Progress Report 7<span style="font-size: large;">Alternate Ending: Mars</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Happy New Year!</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>And a belated Merry Christmas to all!</b></span>Ceiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16535520147838507406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2589185238950205984.post-34506246028388864582019-12-01T13:23:00.000-10:002019-12-01T13:23:21.526-10:00Alternate Ending: Mars: Progress Report 6<span style="font-size: large;">Alternate Ending: Mars</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">7,900 words</span><br />
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Happy Holidays! Hope everyone (who celebrates it) had a great Thanksgiving!Ceiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16535520147838507406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2589185238950205984.post-24524546804376925942019-11-01T06:30:00.000-10:002019-11-01T06:30:03.678-10:00Alternate Ending: Mars: Progress Report 5<span style="font-size: large;">Alternate Ending: Mars</span><br />
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And yet <i>more</i> progress! Still just creeping along, but it counts!Ceiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16535520147838507406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2589185238950205984.post-2987796071034128322019-10-01T06:30:00.000-10:002019-10-01T06:30:12.552-10:00Alternate Ending: Mars: Progress Report 4<span style="font-size: large;">Alternate Ending: Mars</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3,900 words</span><br />
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Progress! <i>Minuscule</i> progress, but progress!Ceiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16535520147838507406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2589185238950205984.post-59948063656513463502019-09-01T14:06:00.001-10:002019-09-01T14:06:18.970-10:00Alternate Ending: Mars: Progress Report 3<span style="font-size: large;">Alternate Ending: Mars</span><br />
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Baby steps are nothing new, but they may be the new normal. I got back on the horse and hope to keep riding as long as I can.Ceiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16535520147838507406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2589185238950205984.post-63242778934443238382019-08-04T16:02:00.001-10:002019-08-04T16:02:33.349-10:00Another Dead MonthI'm afraid I'm going to have to put writing on hiatus for a bit. Going to take some time away and hope to come back recharged.Ceiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16535520147838507406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2589185238950205984.post-53713498159361752302019-07-02T21:14:00.003-10:002019-07-02T21:14:46.144-10:00No Progress to ReportThe summer heat is sapping all of my creativity. Plus, I have other things on my mind. Hope to get back to <b><i>Alternate Ending</i></b> soon, but I may end up taking a break.Ceiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16535520147838507406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2589185238950205984.post-18828801491289109772019-06-01T08:00:00.000-10:002019-06-01T08:00:01.350-10:00Alternate Ending: Mars: Progress Report 2<span style="font-size: large;">Alternate Ending: Mars</span><br />
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Baby steps, I know, but it's progress.<br />
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Had my first (and hopefully last) migraine of 2019 yesterday. The COLORS!Ceiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16535520147838507406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2589185238950205984.post-21014386225339278262019-05-01T06:30:00.000-10:002019-05-01T06:30:12.114-10:00Alternate Ending: Mars: Progress Report 1<span style="font-size: large;">Alternate Ending: Mars</span><br />
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Off to a tiny start, but a start nonetheless!<br />
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What if we had an alternate ending to the 1980s?<br />
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I give technology a few nudges and pay homage to a few favorites. Please note, though, that my choices are mine alone and may be questionable! It'll be fun! You'll see.Ceiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16535520147838507406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2589185238950205984.post-16708285017214318352019-03-19T17:31:00.001-10:002019-03-19T17:31:35.639-10:00Endless Road: Progress Report 18 (FINAL)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's taken me two years—and I'm a little late with an update—but here it is!
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PP1F7HQ/" target="_blank">Endless Road</a> is live and available for download from Amazon.com!</span></div>
Ceiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16535520147838507406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2589185238950205984.post-56083225326848164622019-02-01T07:09:00.001-10:002019-02-01T07:09:04.914-10:00Endless Road: Progress Report 17<span style="font-size: large;">King Yellow: Endless Road</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">65,900 words</span><br />
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I’m almost finished revising the 1st draft. Once it’s done, I want to go back through for another pass. After that, I’ll need to format everything for upload, which shouldn’t take too terribly long.
Ceiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16535520147838507406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2589185238950205984.post-42699227607272279442019-01-01T14:16:00.000-10:002019-01-01T14:16:11.996-10:00Endless Road: Progress Report 16<span style="font-size: large;">King Yellow: Endless Road</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">65,500 words</span><br />
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I had hoped to have this finished and out by now, but maybe it was already pretty evident that it wasn't going to happen. The 1st draft is done. I'm still waiting for a little feedback before proceeding, but the book really is close to completion.<br />
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I did put up <b><i>The World Tree</i></b>, which, despite first appearing in <b style="font-style: italic;">Approaching Infinity Book 6: The Damnation Reprieve</b>, works quite well as a stand-alone short story<b style="font-style: italic;">.</b> Links for both can be found on the right sidebar. I'm hoping to make that, along with the rest of my short stories, free wherever they can be found.<br />
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I hope everyone has had a wonderful holiday season and good luck to us all in 2019!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Merry Belated Christmas & Happy New Year!</b></span>Ceiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16535520147838507406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2589185238950205984.post-51325392149596949192018-12-01T13:19:00.001-10:002018-12-01T13:19:03.822-10:00Endless Road: Progress Report 15<span style="font-size: large;">King Yellow: Endless Road</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">64,100 words</span><br />
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It may not look like much, but I did manage to get past my writer’s block. A huge, months-long chunk of nothing melted away by a few encouraging words. Pretty neat. In any case, the book really is nearing completion. It may be a bit on the short side (ironic, given its title), but it will be what it will be.
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In other news, I’m taking steps to make my short stories free for download. Some of them can already be found on <a href="https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/ceiser" target="_blank">Smashwords</a> (and soon to be elsewhere via their distribution channels). Eventually, they should be free from Amazon.com as well.
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy Holidays!
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<span style="font-size: large;">61,300 words</span><br />
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All these posts are starting to (?) sound the same. Anyway, a little more progress—always good— and I don't want to cry wolf, but I <i>think</i> I might be in a position to start really pushing through to the end.<br />
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Ceiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16535520147838507406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2589185238950205984.post-37188073720677518112018-10-01T06:30:00.000-10:002018-10-01T06:30:07.255-10:00Endless Road: Progress Report 13<span style="font-size: large;">King Yellow: Endless Road</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">57,500 words</span><br />
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Some progress, but not much. Still creeping towards the end.Ceiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16535520147838507406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2589185238950205984.post-17760700416499726752018-09-01T08:41:00.003-10:002018-09-01T08:41:39.947-10:00Endless Road: Progress Report 12<span style="font-size: large;">King Yellow: Endless Road</span><br />
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Added relevant material from Approaching Infinity Book 6. I'd originally intended to include this, changed my mind, then changed it back. Though it's just a casual and incomplete view of the end of the AI series, I wanted to make the King Yellow books as stand-alone as possible. Anyway, satisfied with the choice. Might take a little revision of the material to make it more relevant to King Yellow, but that shouldn't pose too much a of a problem.<br />
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Also reworked a few things and made some general edits. Getting there!Ceiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16535520147838507406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2589185238950205984.post-18174181678837280312018-08-01T06:30:00.000-10:002018-08-01T06:30:14.513-10:00Endless Road: Progress Report 11<span style="font-size: large;">King Yellow: Endless Road</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">37,600 words</span><br />
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Okay, even though the word count this time around might not reflect it, I'm back on track. I've spent the last few days going through the story addressing some things I'd been meaning to, getting set to fill in some holes and push through towards the end. It still may be a bit slow-going, but we'll get there. I promise. Thanks for sticking around!Ceiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16535520147838507406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2589185238950205984.post-32453231663903571532018-07-04T19:26:00.000-10:002018-07-04T19:26:19.776-10:00Happy 4th!<span style="font-size: large;">Check <a href="http://amazon.com/default/e/B005H93YA2/" target="_blank">here</a> for free stuff!</span>Ceiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16535520147838507406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2589185238950205984.post-49929781652701346372018-07-01T07:00:00.000-10:002018-07-01T07:00:07.162-10:00Endless Road: Progress Report 10<span style="font-size: large;">King Yellow: Endless Road</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">36,000 words</span><br />
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Well, I've come a little ways out of my writing funk, I guess. Not a lot of progress, but some, and there should be more on the way. I haven't given up and hope you haven't either!Ceiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16535520147838507406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2589185238950205984.post-81280921678976502162018-06-01T06:00:00.000-10:002018-06-01T06:00:04.584-10:00Endless Road: Progress Report 9<span style="font-size: large;">King Yellow: Endless Road</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">34,200 words</span><br />
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<i>Sigh</i>. Still no further progress. Maybe that will change in June. <i>Hopefully</i> that will change in June.Ceiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16535520147838507406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2589185238950205984.post-83018938707469010972018-05-01T06:00:00.000-10:002018-05-01T06:00:17.452-10:00Endless Road: Progress Report 8<span style="font-size: large;">King Yellow: Endless Road</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">34,200 words</span><br />
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Still on hiatus for the time being. Hope to come out of it soon, but can't make any promises just yet.Ceiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16535520147838507406noreply@blogger.com0