I am back from my short holiday, though I'm sure many of you will think it was not so short. I've had a few inquiries as to whether or not I still draw breath, or if I ever have any intention of ever writing again. I do. I can't ever see myself stopping. If you want a reason for my absence: I moved in January, started a new job in March, bought a house in May, got married in June, and recently got back from my honeymoon.
I am going to pace myself with this story. I'm not going to make any promises or claims as to how fast I will write, but I'll try to stay away from my old pitfalls where I write a ton in the first week, and then nothing for a month, then a little bit, then nothing for two months, and then a ton at the end. It's not good for the reader, and it's not good for me. I toyed with the idea of finishing each story completely before posting it, but I enjoy getting feedback as I write.
Now, onto more important things, like the story. This is an Entreri story, as I'm sure I will have the short description say when I write it in a few minutes. If you haven't read The Art of Being Entreri, or any of its sequels, you will be a little lost when you start this story. If you want to back track, click on my author name (Dave) in the upper left of this page and find my other stories. If you don't want to back track and want to read this story anyway because it has a catchy title, allow me to spoil my previous stories (not really). This series (which I am calling "The Assassin's Credo" by the way – applications for logo art are being accepted) takes place after "The Silent Blade." Entreri is sick of Jarlaxle and the Dark Elves. He is 40 years old and wants to start a new life. He goes to a distant continent (across the ocean) where the land is much tamer and his skills not as necessary – or so he thinks. Though he no longer goes looking for trouble, it looks for him. You can figure out the rest.
This story is about Vampires. If you've looked at all the stories I've written, you will notice that I am a Buffy/Angel fan. Most, if not all of my vampire information comes form that world. As far as I know, it is pretty accurate. What Buffy doesn't touch on much, though, is the sexual undertones (and overtones) that are more prevalent in classical vampire literature. I plan to use that.
So, now, onto a rating clarification. I am making this PG-13. I do not intend to have any graphical sex in this story. Frankly, I don't know how it is possible. I mean Vampires don't have a pulse. For my younger readers who don't understand why that should have any impact, let's just say all the Viagra in the world won't help them. You can ask your parents about the rest of the details. Having said that, I believe that this story will have the most sexual tension of any of my stories. I don't believe it is enough to make it an R rating, but I'm not finished with the story either. If I feel the rating needs to change, I will change it. But so far everything I've written could be shown on TV.
One final note. This is an Entreri story. He is the main character. He will be in the majority of the story. But not right away. The problem with writing a series like this is that I want to make the villains rich and deep and interesting, but they also die at the end of each story, so I have to spend more and more time developing new ones at the beginning of each successive story. Entreri does not play a huge role in the first few chapters of this story, but he is there, and he will take over. If you've read my previous stories and liked them, please have patience with me now.
Thank you.
I am going to pace myself with this story. I'm not going to make any promises or claims as to how fast I will write, but I'll try to stay away from my old pitfalls where I write a ton in the first week, and then nothing for a month, then a little bit, then nothing for two months, and then a ton at the end. It's not good for the reader, and it's not good for me. I toyed with the idea of finishing each story completely before posting it, but I enjoy getting feedback as I write.
Now, onto more important things, like the story. This is an Entreri story, as I'm sure I will have the short description say when I write it in a few minutes. If you haven't read The Art of Being Entreri, or any of its sequels, you will be a little lost when you start this story. If you want to back track, click on my author name (Dave) in the upper left of this page and find my other stories. If you don't want to back track and want to read this story anyway because it has a catchy title, allow me to spoil my previous stories (not really). This series (which I am calling "The Assassin's Credo" by the way – applications for logo art are being accepted) takes place after "The Silent Blade." Entreri is sick of Jarlaxle and the Dark Elves. He is 40 years old and wants to start a new life. He goes to a distant continent (across the ocean) where the land is much tamer and his skills not as necessary – or so he thinks. Though he no longer goes looking for trouble, it looks for him. You can figure out the rest.
This story is about Vampires. If you've looked at all the stories I've written, you will notice that I am a Buffy/Angel fan. Most, if not all of my vampire information comes form that world. As far as I know, it is pretty accurate. What Buffy doesn't touch on much, though, is the sexual undertones (and overtones) that are more prevalent in classical vampire literature. I plan to use that.
So, now, onto a rating clarification. I am making this PG-13. I do not intend to have any graphical sex in this story. Frankly, I don't know how it is possible. I mean Vampires don't have a pulse. For my younger readers who don't understand why that should have any impact, let's just say all the Viagra in the world won't help them. You can ask your parents about the rest of the details. Having said that, I believe that this story will have the most sexual tension of any of my stories. I don't believe it is enough to make it an R rating, but I'm not finished with the story either. If I feel the rating needs to change, I will change it. But so far everything I've written could be shown on TV.
One final note. This is an Entreri story. He is the main character. He will be in the majority of the story. But not right away. The problem with writing a series like this is that I want to make the villains rich and deep and interesting, but they also die at the end of each story, so I have to spend more and more time developing new ones at the beginning of each successive story. Entreri does not play a huge role in the first few chapters of this story, but he is there, and he will take over. If you've read my previous stories and liked them, please have patience with me now.
Thank you.