MikeMacColin

Hey there, people!
          	
          	At 9 pm CET, so in about 2 and a half hours from now I will be live reading "Legend Of The Black Dragon" on our Discord server "Shut Up And Write". Anyone out there who doesn't have any plans for this time period would be most welcome to join us.
          	
          	https://discord.com/events/885163251334283274/1411757948547371171

LegendaryTrident1716

Hello, Mike!
          
          
          I dunno if you've been notified, but I'm your partner in the ShutUpAndWriteClub's Book Club event.
          
          We both have to read four chapters of each other's book. Looking forward to read yours!
          
          Thanks,
          Riptide Percussorem 
          LT1716

LegendaryTrident1716

@MikeMacColin Hello Mike!
            Yes, I've already written the fourth chapter, looking to publish it in a day or two. And yeah, I'm really looking forward to reading your art! 
            Cheers,
            Riptide
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MikeMacColin

@LegendaryTrident1716 Hi there! Yes, I have, and I have already taken a look at your book.
            Thing is, you only have three chapters, but for this month we are supposed to read four. Are you planning to release another chapter in the near future?
            I hope you enjoy my book.
            
            Cheers
            Mike MacColin
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MikeMacColin

It's been a while, I know... Had lots of stuff to do, most of them related to my real life.
          
          The good news is: The German version of "Legend Of The Black Dragon" makes some very good progress. I haven't felt this much in flow with my own writing for a few years now. Part 4 in the German version is finished (as well as the audiobook version of it), and part 5 has its first chapter done since this morning. 
          
          Understandably you don't give a damn about the German version, so here's the good news for you people: Next chapter of the English version is out as well. I finally managed to translate the dreaded chapter 22 "The duel". Why dreaded? Because I might have gotten carried away with all the technicals in this chapter. I let my own experience in sword fighting and my passion for cinematic duels pour into this scene. And I might blame Jill Bearup for the latter from whose Youtube video essays about famous swordfight scenes in movies I learned quite a lot. 
          
          But I'll let you decide whether this was too much or just the right touch. Have fun with it! 
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/1541702911-legend-of-the-black-dragon-chapter-22-the-duel

MikeMacColin

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MikeMacColin

Hi there!
          
          Two days ago I published Chapter 21 of "Legend Of The Black Dragon" - but the German version which I am currently writing has gotten as far as Chapter 25 already. Ideas and inspiration galore, and I feel the joy of writing the story like I haven't felt in a long, long time...
          
          Also the German audiobook makes good progress - the first part is complete, and only with little to no cursing. Though reading the battle scene in part 1 was kind of a pain, and maybe I hadn't been in the best of moods when I did it. 
          
          Also: The new and final cover for this book is on its way. We have all the elements we need, and my artist just has to put them together. I am really looking forward to the result.
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/309671373-legend-of-the-black-dragon

MikeMacColin

I didin't mention that I finished translating Chapter 19 of "Legend Of The Black Dragon" a few days ago - because judging by the number of readers on this book, nobody gives a hoot...
          
          But Chapter 20 is now done as well. The German version has Chapter 23 open, which will conclude Part 3 of the entire story. I also started recording an audiobook of the German version. It will hopefully be done in a few days as well. 
          
          Anyway, this is a good opportunity to catch up on this book if you haven't yet.
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/309671373-legend-of-the-black-dragon

MikeMacColin

Chapter 23 in the German version is complete. Part 3 is now complete as well - all I have to do is translate them now. So more stuff is to come in the next few days.
            
            Also waiting for the ONC judges to pass their judgment on "Class Reunion" - though I do expect it to drop out in Round One.
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MikeMacColin

Now I have a run. Chapters 17 and 18 of "Legend Of The Black Dragon" are out. I finished them yesterday, but this time I wrote them in German first and have now translated them into English. Chapter 19 has already started, and I have the outline of the entire third part in my head. Hopefully I will get this done till the end of the week, but I can't make any promises.
          
          So far it just feels good to be writing again...
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/309671373-legend-of-the-black-dragon

MikeMacColin

It's been almost exactly a year...
          
          After various ups and down I found some inspiration to continue "Legend Of The Black Dragon" and kick off Part 3 with Chapter 16. Started on Chapter 18 already because it is a very special scene, but I already have some solid ideas for Chapter 17 as well. To be honest, I have solid ideas for the entire part which will consist of seven or eight chapters again, like the first two.
          
          People, I know that my stories are not Wattpad standard. I am actually proud of that. But I know that some of you actually appreciate storytelling with some thought and effort behind it, so I would be very happy to see you support my work with reads and likes. Not only does "Legend Of the Black Dragon" have far less reads than it should have, but my ONC project "Class Reunion" has gained so little attention that it's just embarrassing. How come I have so many followers, but none of them actually read my stuff?
          
          Yeah, I know, whining about it won't make things any better. But what will? I'd be happy to read some suggestions from you.

MikeMacColin

Hello and mellow greetings!
          
          Some of you might have noticed that I started a new project. I decided to participate in this year's ONC for a change, and I am going in with a partially autobiographic story in honor of my class reunion that is happening this summer. I would really appreciate it if you could show some love and support for the new story "Class Reunion" which you can find here.

NickfEast

Hey, thanks for voting on The Last Philosopher, not sure what a list of judgement is but it sounds like fun :P

NickfEast

@MikeMacColin And here I thought it was just a general going around judging people, that's the kind of judging I like, but I'm not angry, just disapointed ;P
            
            And the story isn't the easiest read so both caffine and nicotin are recommended for a full experience :P
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MikeMacColin

@NickfEast Hello there! Yeah, the "List of Judgment" is just a list of books I reads for an award - in your case I am your judge for the current round of the "Shut Up And Write Awards". Normally I don't use it nowadays, but due to technical circumstances I put your book in this list so I can find it again. 
            
            You're welcome for the vote. I like your story so far... though I should not read it before the first coffee...
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