VioletHole99

Chapter 11 is out. This one ended up longer than intended.
          See trigger warnings in the “before you read”

Apparently I say some variation of “fuck” 80 times in my novel so far. 
          Interesting.

Ryan chapter! BOOOO!
          
          I've actually had this one done for almost two weeks, but I wanted to revamp the chapters before it again. Still not done with that, still not happy with it. Ugh. It's a mess right now. Lot's of mistakes.
          I feel like the more I mess with it, the less I like it. But that's just my perfectionist issues...anywayyyy
          Excited for the next chapter. We get to meet a new character and see more of Meadow.
          TERRIFIED of the next Ryan chapter in the future.
          As we start getting into the meat of things, it may take me longer to update. There are a lot of things that happen that I need to handle in a sensitive, but realistic way.
          I should note that I had to change Riley's father from the band manager to their touring manager. Band managers don't normally go on tour with their band. This actually makes more sense for past and future events.
          
          Anyway, hope you enjoy! This chapter has a teeeennyyy bit of spice in it, so don't read it at work.

Chapter 9 is out! FINALLY we’re getting to the meat. This chapter is shorter, more fast paced, and more graphic. Nothing that will make you gasp and clutch your pearls (YET!!), but I’m just bracing you in case you try reading it around other people. Especially if you have a nosy coworker like I do.
          
          Along with that, I made several edits to the chapters before.
          I reworded them to enhance flow and readability. 
          I cut down on meandering descriptions and introspection.
          I changed the timing of a few things and dropped a few foreshadowing moments and hints for events to come. It’s not necessary to go back, because it will be mentioned again. 
          MOST IMPORTANTLY, the biggest changes occur in chapter one. Landon meets Riley in the middle of a relapse and at the end, Riley sees him go onstage. It’s not necessary to reread, but future dialogue will be changed to reflect that. 
          
          I’m sorry about the edits, but it seems like the second draft you guys are reading turned into more of a first draft.
          
          Chapter 8 did not go as intended. It went on way too long and the different scenes were supposed to be more balanced. That one needs extensive editing. Haven't done that one yet.
          
          Anyway, let me stop rambling. Enjoy!!

Been trying not to think about my book during work as much. Welp, just now, someone with the same first two initials and last name as one of my characters just called in. It shocked me for a second and I couldn’t speak immediately. 

Damn I want to finish chapter 8 like rn but my life’s just a mess those days. but it won’t be  long, Friday is my deadline

Chapter 8 is out!
          This one sort of serves as a bridge between the slower relationship building chapters and the chaos coming up.
          This one is the last of those relationship building chapters for now. Next chapter is where everything starts to ramp up and it gets progressively darker, more graphic, and more chaotic with a few slower chapters in between. We also get introduced to another major character in the next chapter! Can’t wait to write it.
          I feel like this chapter sort’ve ends “part one” of the book. I liked this idea of Riley sort’ve being in a dream with Landon and then getting smacked by reality over and over. Well, realities coming up. I apologize in advance about what I’m about to do to you guys!
          
          I have also decided to edit the chapters before this a bit. The changes won’t be drastic, so it’s not necessary to go back and read. It’s just so some things make more sense.
          
          The most drastic changes will be in chapter 1. I’ve decided to have Landon be in the midst of a relapse when he and Riley meet. I feel like their meeting will be more impactful and haunting that way. As a result of that change, there will be a few small parts referencing it in later chapters.

Btw, my husband bought me a new laptop for my birthday, (Yeah, I have COVID on my birthday, FML) and I’m so excited to start writing on it!
          My Chromebook sucks MAJOR ASS so it was time to upgrade.

Thought I could get some R4R reading and writing done while I’ve been in bed with COVID the past few days, but NOOOPPEEE.
          Gonna slam down some DayQuil and some caffeine tomorrow and try again. 
          Hope y’all are well. 

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