Taking Five: September-October

 Things have been slow here so I have no real progress to show. But I have been working through a problem I've got going on in my latest chapter of my UPC story. I don't think I'll be able to finish this story by the time the year ends, but it's better to take my time and write it, well, right. Everything else is also moving gradually. Unfortunately, I've had to miss deadlines for my fanfics, due to real life but I'm happy I have a chance to breathe and work on these things whenever I can! 

I am thinking about giving everything that's in progress, or at least the things I can work on (like my Henry Stickmin stories), updates, as a way to make up for lost time, but as with other things, we shall see. 

Wanderer out!

Taking Five: July-August

Universal Phoenix Corps: Four chapters down! And now that I do know where I'm going directionally with this story, I do have a goal to have it - or at least a draft of it - done by the end of the year, but I will make no promises whatsoever. My muse is on fire for this story, so let's see how long it can keep burning.

Sonic Dahlias: More world-building and character-building. 

For Henry Stickmin, other than an update for the HS/PM crossover, there's nothing else to report. I initially planned to have something done for the anniversaries of 'Completing the Mission' and 'Breaking the Bank', but real life and time got away from me. I might change that with a couple of updates this month, but we shall see. 

I've also been getting into non-UPC/Sonic/Henry Stickmin material, but at a slug's pace. There's one crossover especially I've been working on and off, in the same vein as the Kingdom Hearts universe, but until I can make more progress on it, I won't divulge on what it is yet. But it will be brought up, along with some other posts I've been wanting to work on. Hopefully this month I can do it, but again, we shall see. 

Wanderer out! 

Taking Five: July and August Updates

 Hello, long time no chat. I’m making a small but crucial change to these ‘Taking Five’ updates; as it seems that a lot keeps on happening in my life (not bad, just busy), I’ll be giving updates every two months. That way, I’ll have hopefully a lot more to share regarding everything and I don’t have to worry about meeting monthly deadlines. 

With that, what’s been going on? Well, “Through Smoke and Bitter Distance” has been an absolute…er, mission to accomplish. I did update with one more chapter, but unfortunately, I had to splice it into two, so now I’m writing the epilogue, which is a lot easier said than done due to my Henry Stickmin muse hiding in the shadows. But by hook or crook, I will get this done!

I’ve also been working on a new Character Spotlight post, and have also been editing some older stories and I plan on reposting them on a new account I made. I won’t reveal what they are yet, but they will deal with a big universe I’ve been constructing for quite a while now. Some folks may know, but for anyone who hasn’t heard of it… you’ll see! 

Wanderer Out! 

Taking Five: August 2023 Updates

 Well, real life rang my doorbell and I had to answer, so I couldn't get around to writing any commentary on the stories yet. But I did manage to get away and write updates for all of my Henry Stickmin stories. I also started up a whole new story, and... well, darn it, I was infected by the plot bunny's bite to write up another story, another crossover even! 

But that'll be for another day, as right now, I'm looking on finishing one of the fanfics - Through Smoke and Bitter Distance - by tomorrow or the day after tomorrow because it requires one more chapter to finish out the story. We will see.

Wanderer out! 

Taking Five: July 2023 Updates

 It feels great to be at this again. To the newcomers, welcome to my monthly update posts, where I take five and talk about what I've got going on with my fan stories, and sometimes other events in my life that center around fan material. I do have original content, but I'm going to keep that private for now. 

But here's what's going on: 

 Right now, I'm working on various chapters for my The Henry Stickmin Collection stories. I am a fan of this series, and I have four stories in the works (with one potentially new story coming out soon). All of them will be getting new chapters that will be published on the week of August 7th (as that is the day when the last game in the series, Completing the Mission was released back in 2020, and I want to celebrate the special event).  I... might also be writing up a special post talking about why Henry Stickmin is dear to me, but that might be pushed back for a later date or at least I can gather my thoughts on how to express all I want to say. 

I'll be writing up behind-the-scenes posts on them all once they're all updated. The names of these stories are:

• Eye of the Needle
• Restoring the Soul: The Manor's Tales
• Through Smoke and Bitter Distance
• Weaving the Threads 

Enjoy! 

Wanderer out.