PortalesMajorio

I don't know how to feel about realizing that I published my first story, Not a Hero, just over one year ago. I probably wouldn't have written anything if that one didn't go over well, so I'm glad, but at the same time, I feel bad because what else have I been doing since I started? I "finished" Tale's End and started SOL Boys, but aside from that, I haven't made progress on being a true to life, writer. I've dipped my toes into my potential, but the mountain is still looming over me, the path still untouched. Wait, not even close. The ruck sack still isn't even packed. I really want to change that, so I've decided that after this next section of SOL Boys, it'll have to be put on hold, because I know that the whole thing will probably take more than a hundred chapters to tell. I'll probably move to Kray's Seas for a bit, and try to update We and Magic every other week, but the bottom line is that I need to start my dream story as soon as I can. It's been a year of trying and not enough doing for me. 
          	
          	Wish me luck, or rather, please scream at me to get going already. I'll cheer you on, too. 

PortalesMajorio

I don't know how to feel about realizing that I published my first story, Not a Hero, just over one year ago. I probably wouldn't have written anything if that one didn't go over well, so I'm glad, but at the same time, I feel bad because what else have I been doing since I started? I "finished" Tale's End and started SOL Boys, but aside from that, I haven't made progress on being a true to life, writer. I've dipped my toes into my potential, but the mountain is still looming over me, the path still untouched. Wait, not even close. The ruck sack still isn't even packed. I really want to change that, so I've decided that after this next section of SOL Boys, it'll have to be put on hold, because I know that the whole thing will probably take more than a hundred chapters to tell. I'll probably move to Kray's Seas for a bit, and try to update We and Magic every other week, but the bottom line is that I need to start my dream story as soon as I can. It's been a year of trying and not enough doing for me. 
          
          Wish me luck, or rather, please scream at me to get going already. I'll cheer you on, too. 

PortalesMajorio

Do you like magic? Do you wish it could be real? Well, now you can regret that wish because I just published the first chapter of a new side project called We and Magic!
          
          This story will try to imagine a version of our Earth where Magic suddenly appears into modern times and changes how society works and how we as people interact with the world. Is magic good? Is magic bad? I don't entirely know yet, so maybe take a look at it and shoot me some advice because this one might get REALLY complicated.

PortalesMajorio

Sorry, but no updates this time around. I think I'm going on just under 90 hours of work this week. It's not very fun.

KCB001

@PortalesMajorio And just so you know... I personally am never going to get mad because you decided not to update. I mean, look at my non-existent update schedule! :P Sometimes, you just need to do other stuff. It's alright. You don't need to apologize for that!
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KCB001

@PortalesMajorio Oof that sucks :/ I’m sorry. Lol I haven't been writing that much either, mostly because it's Finals week for me :(
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PortalesMajorio

Okay, I feel like it's been taking way too long to pick a story. I don't want either to stop, but I really won't be able to go through with writing both at once, not while the next month and a half is ready to put me on a skillet.
          So, I have to choose one, and I guess I have to pick SOL Boys. I think more people still like Kray's Seas, and I have a lot of ideas for that story, but between the two, I think it'd be much easier to write the space adventure since I have less ideas I want to find ways to make happen. It's just easier on my schedule at the moment. Please give me just a little bit more time to get another chapter down. I've had a rough week as you maybe might tell from from my last post.
          So lastly, SOL Boys is on!

PortalesMajorio

Hell hath risen for us humble warehouse workers, now beginning to witness the unempathetic behemoth of consumerism at its most bloodthirsty. Early on our trek across the infernal path of tearing and wrenching hands, our system for weathering the storm collapsed on fate's whim, dooming us to an existence spent awake in a nightmare where our voices and stories may not escape.
          Long ago, I promised to withstand this purgatory of purchases, rather than take my gild and vanish. Thus, my head and hands are locked away in the void of toil, my spirit, crumbling at frozen clocks, dull white lights, and the same damned songs on the warehouse radio.
          We lack the allies to overcome this test of wills at the moment, so I pray I may see the lights of other spirits, kindred and diligent, but who does one trapped in the underworld, amongst the walking dead, pray to?
          I fear I cannot last long in this hollow environment. The journey hath already pecked away at my strength and mental fortitude, leaving me on the shocking brink of utter madness. Now, I look at ropes and knots as friends to take me away from here, though I acknowledge the visions as nothing more than childish frustration at the reality millions must live through, likely far worse than mine.
          I apologize for being unable to breach the surface, my absence, as well as my grim ramblings.
          
          I am fine, but I really hate my job right now.

PortalesMajorio

I know it's taking me forever to finish these second chapters, but that's because I want to publish both of them at the same time. If I put one out before the other was ready, it might give that story an unfair advantage. So I apologize for this.

PortalesMajorio

Sorry it took a while for me to come back, but I've been trying my best to refresh my mind ever since I finished Tale's End.
          
          The first chapters of the new stories are up, and I want to hear about which one I should focus on! I'm not sure if I'll be able to update the other story yet, but I feel like I want to finish both of them.
          
          Aside from that, I know I promised to get back to reading and have no excuse for myself in that regard. However, while I'm waiting to decide which new story is worth working on, I'll definitely try to catch up to date with people's stories.

PortalesMajorio

Just a quick question.
          How does everyone feel about cursing?
          I'm not talking about witch-style hexes and curses but the other type instead, where thrown hands and divorce papers usually follow.
          How okay would it be for me to use that kind of language in my stories?

KCB001

@PortalesMajorio I personally don't, but if you want to I'm okay with it :)
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PortalesMajorio

@realgmorrow I was actually just wondering how comfortable people would be if they all of a sudden read that kind of stuff in my work because I generally try not to do it.
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PortalesMajorio

Only one and a half chapters left for me before the whole of my story is on paper! The barrage of chapter updates should be coming out around the weekend as well since they still need to be edited, but I'm excited to finally work on something new for all of you.
          Just a reminder...
          The next stories are one about magical shapeshifters in an aquatic setting and another about a space crew escorting an old lady back to Earth.

PortalesMajorio

I'm so close, I can taste it. I'm so close to finishing Tale's End, and the anticipation is building. I only have about five and a half chapters to write before the first draft is finally done. I've already proven to myself that I can finish four in about a week so, I'm very excited to just end it and finally take a real break. Past that, I'm excited to finally start working on the first chapters to those new stories that I promised a while ago, and I can't wait to explore some new worlds. 
          When I get done with the rest of these chapters, prepare for a barrage of updates, but until then, please wish me luck so that I don't collapse under my own pressure and drop the ball on my first full length book.

PortalesMajorio

@PortalesMajorio By the way, please understand that I'm not reading much of other people's works right now because I really just want to be done with this. It isn't anything like disinterest or dislikes. I just SERIOUSLY hate how close I am, and I promise to continue reading after I'm done.
            
            In the meantime, please keep telling stories with a smile on your face. We're going to be the best at it, after all.
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