The Wayhaven Chronicles—Update 12/May/2023
Added 2023-05-12 13:21:00 +0000 UTCIt was a shorter week again but just as productive!
We had social media days this week, so that’s all organized and ready for the rest of the month. The only thing left to do for that is the Book Three debrief and chat for the Monthly Bonus Content #2 on Patreon, but we want to make sure we have a lot of time for that because we’ve been excited to finally get to talk about it for soooo long!
I’ve also been working on some writing practice this week in my off time. Something I really want to try and work on this time around is getting clearer descriptions of actions in my scenes, so that’s a focus for me at the minute!
Then I got back to Book Four planning. And wow did it turn into a huge start to it this week! I had hoped to begin to flesh things out a little, but what I ended up doing was cementing the endings, deciding on the definite big event idea, as well as getting a serious base down for the love interest openings of Chapter One as well where it leads into!
It was far more detailed stuff than expected at this early stage, but it feels like the story is really starting to come to life and begin to take shape!
As well as the antagonist—who, despite being really quite fleshed out already, actually doesn’t have a name yet :D Which is unusual, as names for characters are usually quite easy for me to choose. But this time around they’re being rather…elusive—a hilarious thing considering just what they are, lol!
Also figured out another song I want ‘playing’ during the love interest dance scenes at the ball. Obviously, there has to be ‘a song’ for each of them even if it won’t be in the text, hehe! I had one of them decided a long time ago, so it was nice to pin down another for another love interest. Definitely will let you guys know what those are in the lead-up to Book Four’s release!
Next week is just knuckling down to more planning. Hopefully, it will continue to come to life as easily as it has this week!
Hope you all have the most amazing weekend! We’ll be offline as usual, so talk to you all on Monday <3
Comments
Just popping in. My sister brought my laptop for a visit, still in Hospital. Still, any romantic Ball dancing tunes for my MC and Nat:)
Jason Bond
2023-05-21 17:50:10 +0000 UTCOkay. Thanks, Nai. I'm not looking forward to this kind of relationship dynamic but if dating the boss is what has been planned all along I'll run with it. I hope this means my MC can at least disobey his orders.
KRiS
2023-05-18 18:22:51 +0000 UTCHahaha - we'll have to see! (Nai)
Seraphinite Games
2023-05-18 13:52:59 +0000 UTCMe too! I only know a couple so far (Nai)
Seraphinite Games
2023-05-18 13:52:30 +0000 UTCIt certainly helps get you in the zone doesn't it! (Nai)
Seraphinite Games
2023-05-18 13:52:17 +0000 UTCOh I had soooooo much fun creating the trailers. I know they weren't big and flashy but I just LOVED doing them and I'm so happy you enjoyed them! I can't wait to read what Mishka has planned for The Ball! (Nai)
Seraphinite Games
2023-05-18 13:51:52 +0000 UTCWill let Mishka know! (Nai)
Seraphinite Games
2023-05-18 13:51:03 +0000 UTCOoh! Nice spot, I'll let Mishka know (Nai)
Seraphinite Games
2023-05-18 13:50:30 +0000 UTCMishka has been very excited for Book 4, but we know how much you all love the books so we try not to keep you waiting too long ;D (Nai)
Seraphinite Games
2023-05-18 13:50:02 +0000 UTCOoh! Nice suggestion, thanks! (Nai)
Seraphinite Games
2023-05-18 13:49:21 +0000 UTCIt's gonna be such a good one! I can FEEL it! (Nai)
Seraphinite Games
2023-05-18 13:49:02 +0000 UTCMe too! I can't wait (Nai)
Seraphinite Games
2023-05-18 13:48:32 +0000 UTCIt's definitely something we're thinking about (Nai)
Seraphinite Games
2023-05-18 13:48:13 +0000 UTCOr someone from UA. Tane said he'd take the MC up on any offer they have--that'd be a nice change from begging M to do things they clearly don't want to do!
EvilChani
2023-05-17 13:30:43 +0000 UTCI would like to see the option to decline a dance or avoid dancing altogether. That would be fine with me. I don't know what this dance event is for so I'm not sure why my MC would want to be there. If it's an Agency sponsored event, maybe my MC could choose to go with Elidor or Vieno. I like those two.
KRiS
2023-05-16 22:20:06 +0000 UTC😂 I'm not the one who forced Adam to be my MC's boss. I've dated my boss before. It always ends in happily ever after. 😂
KRiS
2023-05-16 22:10:01 +0000 UTCI hope for the same thing. A needs to experience some of the rejection they keep doling out to the MC. And with M, I'm hoping there's an option to just avoid dancing altogether unless M is the one to ask. My M-mancer went the no-one learns route, but I wanted to play the Verda learns route, too, until I saw the MC practically has to get on their hands and knees to beg M to go (just like the MC has to beg for a place to stay when the other three LIs offered for the MC to stay at the warehouse). Screw all this narrative-forced begging with M, it's distasteful and demeaning. If the choice is between the MC begging M to dance and not dancing, my MC is fine with not dancing and would, in fact, prefer it.
EvilChani
2023-05-15 17:18:04 +0000 UTCaddicted to pain, aren't ya
Brendon Andrews
2023-05-15 16:56:46 +0000 UTCWill there be an option to decline a dance with the LI? My MC is done with Adam's antics, especially now that he is her direct supervisor. Ain't gonna dance with the boss. HR would have a field day with that one. 👌
KRiS
2023-05-15 16:45:54 +0000 UTCOmg, desperately want to know those ball dance songs. So excited for that!
Eve
2023-05-12 18:58:53 +0000 UTCohhhh i’m so excited for the songs!!! i made a playlist for Adam that i’m absolutely obsessed with and listen to all the time. songs for LIs just scratch a very specific itch in my brain 😆
abby
2023-05-12 16:35:36 +0000 UTCCan't wait for more teases to come, especially if there's going to be a trailer like for Book 3! Also, didn't know there was a ball, but sounds awesome
Silver_0ver_Gold
2023-05-12 16:26:14 +0000 UTCPlease share the songs! I'd love to hear your inspiration! ❤️
Mo
2023-05-12 16:03:12 +0000 UTCAaaaaaaah I can’t wait to hear more about Book 4!! :D Tho I am still playing Book 3 lol Quick thing tho: I noticed when I was playing my N-mancer that there was an option to ask Bobby about their scars which they shouldn’t have since I was on the Dougie route. Just to let you know! Have a great weekend!
Mewsly
2023-05-12 15:27:51 +0000 UTCMy brain cannot accept you're already working on book four. I'm still completely wrapped up in book 3. 😂😂
Rachel
2023-05-12 14:51:31 +0000 UTCWhen i have trouble naming characters i go to a website called “behind the name” then i go to the “random renamer” function which has all sorts of filters that includes fantasy names and stuff too.
Kristin
2023-05-12 14:10:29 +0000 UTCI’m buzzing with excitement for what’s to come!!! Already so excited for the book 4 demos and am so intrigued to see what the antagonist’s name will eventually be :>
Charlie Chan
2023-05-12 13:38:12 +0000 UTCTheir own songs? Omg. I am so excited for the masquerade ball!
Mar
2023-05-12 13:30:02 +0000 UTCBuuuut - I don't know if they're already available, or maybe they're Patreon content - would it be possible to read/find your imaginary OST for books 1 to 3?
Giulia Carvelli
2023-05-12 13:29:02 +0000 UTC
