Mercerbear09

To explain the delay in chapters from the plan (since when does anything really go according to plan?), My chapter introducing the next character, Torryn, was stolen by the Monkey King, Su Wukong, and held until the release of the Decameron Day of Trickery collection. Due to having to negotiate with the Monkey King, that chapter post and the following chapter introducing the final main character, Iona, were delayed. Iona's chapter will be posted soon, and Torryn's chapter will be added to this work shortly afterward.
          	
          	Shout out to #rskovach, #jessicabfry and the rest of the Decameron Trickster Cadre for their efforts and trickster stories!
          	
          	Due to my work schedule, I am now aiming for a new chapter update once every 2 weeks. Look for more updates soon!

Mercerbear09

To explain the delay in chapters from the plan (since when does anything really go according to plan?), My chapter introducing the next character, Torryn, was stolen by the Monkey King, Su Wukong, and held until the release of the Decameron Day of Trickery collection. Due to having to negotiate with the Monkey King, that chapter post and the following chapter introducing the final main character, Iona, were delayed. Iona's chapter will be posted soon, and Torryn's chapter will be added to this work shortly afterward.
          
          Shout out to #rskovach, #jessicabfry and the rest of the Decameron Trickster Cadre for their efforts and trickster stories!
          
          Due to my work schedule, I am now aiming for a new chapter update once every 2 weeks. Look for more updates soon!

Mercerbear09

Soooooo....the Nanowrimo experiment did not go according to plan. The good news is that the editing process removed a lot of embarrassing weaknesses as the story developed. 
          
          Good news is that I found some great artwork for the cover, which I will be unveiling with the first chapter.
          
          The first chapter should be posted soon after one last round of editing. 
          
          An additional chapter will be ready for posting after December 15.
          
          New goal: post three chapters before Christmas. We'll see how it goes...

Mercerbear09

As the writing was progressing, I forgot to get the ball rolling on some decent artwork for "The Ape and the Jackal." Once the artwork is in, I will begin releasing chapters as they are done. 
          
          I will not be able to get the entire thing done by the end of November, but I look forward to seeing how much I get done by that time!

Mercerbear09

I am starting my first foray into NaNoWriMo today! My project will be posting chapters from the novel I am starting called "the Ape and the Jackal". I will try to post 1-2 chapters per week and I apologize if they come both on the same day. Please follow this story and provide any feedback you feel is appropriate.
          
          Keep in mind that this is my first attempt to write a story outside of a Dungeons and Dragons adventure.

Mercerbear09

Got back from the amazing Wattcon and subsequent New York Comic Con on Tuesday! Spent Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday battling the "leaving New York Wattcon" bug that seemed to hit most of the attendees on their way back, regardless of when they left.
          
          I am getting into the rhythm of updating regularly, so I will be posting updates on books I read and what books I am looking forward to reading. If anyone has any suggestions along the lines of fantasy and thriller genres, feel free to post!