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End of Year Poll 4

This is the last one, I swear!

I'm considering trying my hand at original fiction, though it would be below all three current stories in importance.

If I do write something original, the story would be Patreon-exclusive until the (first?) book is finished.

So: If I was to write original fiction, which genre should i go for?

I'll allow multiple votes here, and if you do vote, I'd like to know why you made your choice (and any ideas if you have them lol)...

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End of Year Poll 3

Another day, another poll.

Though this is less a poll, and more a general survey.

Do you have any specific comments or suggestions regarding my writing?


If Yes, please drop a comment

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End of Year Poll 2

Another day, another poll.
For this one, the question is this:

Which story do you enjoy the most?

While I'd prefer you only vote for a single story, if you like two equally, I'll allow it.

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End of Year Poll 1

First off, to those of you who celebrate it, Merry Christmas.

As we reach the end of the year, I'd like to ask a few questions to you, my Patreons.

For this first poll, the question is simple:

Where did you find my stories, and where do you still read them (if you do read them outside of Patreon, Google Docs, and Discord)?

Multiple answers are fine.

Also, if there's other sites where you think I should post, leave a comment saying where and wh...

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TEY 11 (General Access)

The last chapter (and 12th overall) of The Early Years arc.

This chapter is another slice of life, covering some events until he's 10.

As always, if you have any comments feel free to leave them here or on the Gdoc, and if you spot any mistakes or have suggestions for a slight alteration, feel free to comment on the Gdoc.

https://docs.google.co...

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TPM4 (General Access)

Chapter 4 of 6 of the arc, which is the last arc of book 2.

This chapter covers the first half of the battle to free the planet. Like in canon, I've gone for multiple POV and location/scene jumping to show things happening in different places at roughly the same time.

As always, if you have any comments feel free to leave them here or on the Gdoc, and if you spot any mistakes or have suggestions for a slight alteration, feel free to comment on the Gdoc.

2023-12-02 12:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post

Dreams of Dust (General Access)

Chapter 30 of Game of Kingdoms.

This chapter is a relaxing one, with Cregan back in Sunspear, dealing with personal matters and laying out his plans for further expansion of his new holdings.

As always, if you have any comments feel free to leave them here or on the Gdoc, and if you spot any mistakes or have suggestions for a slight alteration, feel free to comment on the Gdoc.

2023-12-01 12:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post

TEY10 (General Access)

Chapter 10 of The Early Years, and the 11th chapter overall, of  Còir Buaidh.

This story now moves into the regular schedule which is why this, which most Patreons have previously seen, is being reposted now.

This chapter is just slices of life as time passes (at a far faster rate than shown before).

As always, if you have any comments feel free to leave them here or on the Gdoc, and if you spot any mistakes or have suggestions for a slight alteration, feel free to com...

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TPM3 (General Access)

Chapter 26 (and 2nd of 6 in the arc) of book 2 of A New Player.

This chapter moves the plot forward, filling in gaps in the original, and ends with things on the eve of battle.

As always, if you have any comments feel free to leave them here or on the Gdoc, and if you spot any mistakes or have suggestions for a slight alteration, feel free to comment on the Gdoc.

2023-11-02 10:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post

The Dust has Settled (General Access)

Chapter 29 of Game of Kingdoms.

This chapter revolves around Cregan securing Dustspear and dealing with the fallout of taking the island. He then returns to Sunspear to announce the victory and reveal the spoils for war.

As always, if you have any comments feel free to leave them here or on the Gdoc, and if you spot any mistakes or have suggestions for a slight alteration, feel free to comment on the Gdoc.

2023-11-01 10:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post

TEY11

Last chapter of the first arc, and the 12th overall, for Còïr Buaidh.

This will also be the last chapter coming out without a draft format. From next month, Còïr Buaidh. joins my other 2 stories in going to Mk1 and Mk2 formats and publishing schedules.

This chapter is another slice of life, covering some events until he's 10.

As always, if you have any comments feel free to leave them here or on the Gdoc, and if you spot any mistakes or have suggestions for a slight alte...

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TPM2 (General Access)

Chapter 2 of the arc to end Book 2.

In this, we see how Cam's actions leading up to this arc have altered events and the ways Cam and his allies begin to counter those changes.

As always, if you have any comments feel free to leave them here or on the Gdoc, and if you spot any mistakes or have suggestions for a slight alteration, feel free to comment on the Gdoc.

2023-10-01 11:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post

Kicking up the Dust (General Access)

Chapter 28 of GoK.

This one revolves around the battles to take Dustspear, focusing on the two ports/pirate havens on the island.

As always, if you have any comments feel free to leave them here or on the Gdoc, and if you spot any mistakes or have suggestions for a slight alteration, feel free to comment on the Gdoc.

https://docs.google.com/doc...

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TPM1 (General Access)

Chapter 1 of 6 of the arc everyone's been waiting on. This is also the last arc of Book 2 of ANP.

As always, if you have any comments feel free to leave them here or on the Gdoc, and if you spot any mistakes or have suggestions for a slight alteration, feel free to comment on the Gdoc.


https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-PbrpGbDdpNKwgHuS5...

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Drums of Dust (General Access)

Chapter 27 of GoK.

In this, after handling another pirate attack, Cregan makes plans for the near future. Runs them past important figures, and finally addresses an issue that's been brewing for several years.

As always, if you have any comments feel free to leave them here or on the Gdoc, and if you spot any mistakes or have suggestions for a slight alteration, feel free to comment on the Gdoc.

2023-09-01 09:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post

TEY9

Chapter 10, and 9 in the arc, for Còïr Buaidh.

In this one, Dom has to prepare for his first public gala and learns the initial steps on the long, long road to mastering the Mind Arts.

As always, if you have any comments feel free to leave them here or on the Gdoc, and if you spot any mistakes or have suggestions for a slight alteration, feel free to comment on the Gdoc.

2023-08-19 11:00:01 +0000 UTC View Post

Calm Before the Menace (General Access)

Chapter 23 of Book 2 of ANP.

Yes, the name is very on the nose!

In this, Cam gets things ready for the Invasion next year, sorting out several things he needs to have settled and ready before he finally reaches canon events.

As always, if you have any comments feel free to leave them here or on the Gdoc, and if you spot any mistakes or have suggestions for a slight alteration, feel free to comment on the Gdoc.

2023-08-01 11:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post

End of the Beginning (General Access)

Chapter 26 of GoK.

In this Cregan enjoys his time back in Sunspear, deals with a loose end and continues to improve his bonds with his friends and family.

And yes, the name does mark the end of what could be considered the 1st book of GoK. Unlike ANP though, I won't be splitting that off into new stories on FFN or AO3.

As always, if you have any comments feel free to leave them here or on the Gdoc, and if you spot any mistakes or have suggestions for a slight alteration, fee...

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TEY 8

Chapter 8 of The Early Years arc (9th overall) of CB.

In this, we see Domhnall spending time with his extended family and also handling the first major piece of Clan business.

As always, comments, mistake spotting and ideas are more than welcome on the GDoc or on Discord.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vcG6pduwp22j0v7XfKEY81b3a9bgvus-w89qR...

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A Return Home (General Access)

Chapter 25 of Gok.

In this, Cregan and family, plus guests, arrive home in Sunspear, and deal with the fallout of everything that occurred in the North.

As always, if you have any comments feel free to leave them here or on the Gdoc, and if you spot any mistakes or have suggestions for a slight alteration, feel free to comment on the Gdoc.

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Strange Bedfellows (General Access)

Chapter 22 of Book 2 of ANP.

In this, Cam is once more summoned to Senator Palpatine's office. However, the reason for this, and what he discovers there, is unexpected.

As always, if you have any comments feel free to leave them here or on the Gdoc, and if you spot any mistakes or have suggestions for a slight alteration, feel free to comment on the Gdoc.

2023-07-01 08:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post

TEY 7

7th chapter of The Early Years arc for CB (8th overall).

This one is Dom's first dealing with the politics of his new world, and learning that he has some unexpected extended family.

As always, comments, mistake spotting and ideas are more than welcome on the GDoc or on Discord.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XLAk9EdlAoRvmL6iNnpzZc1bPQz9Ti...

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A Deceived Accomplice (General Access)

This is chapter 21 of book 2 of ANP which will be publicly released this month.

The redrafted and semi-beta'ed (still has some work to go I believe) next chapter of Cam's adventures before the public release.

As always, if you have any comments feel free to leave them here or on the Gdoc, and if you spot any mistakes or have suggestions for a slight alteration, feel free to comment on the Gdoc.

2023-06-01 15:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post

Broken Knight (General Access)

This is chapter 23 of GoK that will be publicly released this month.

The redrafted and semi-beta'ed (still has some work to go I believe) next chapter of Cregan's adventures before the public release.

As always, if you have any comments feel free to leave them here or on the Gdoc, and if you spot any mistakes or have suggestions for a slight alteration, feel free to comment on the Gdoc.

2023-06-01 11:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post

TEY6

Yup, still managing to keep this in the schedule, even with the move back to the UK.

This is chapter 7 (and 6th of the arc) for CB.

As always, comments, mistake spotting and ideas are more than welcome on the GDoc or on Discord.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/10DPnttzSfZPuczTqBahK_KCZSQYWKuVcP3UOEzhQPK8/edit?usp=sharing

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Cregan's Sigil

Which emblem should Cregan choose now that he has been bestowed knighthood? This symbol will adorn his tunic and shield during grand tourneys and become a defining aspect of his persona within the realm of Westeros.

A competition was carried out on the Discord server (and Questionable Questing) for ideas, and these are the nine that were submitted.

Please select which one you like best.

(You can either view them at the link below, or download the pics. All are named with the...

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Knightly Diplomacy 2 (General Access)

This is chapter 2 of a two-chapter arc (20th overall for ANP: Book2) which will be publicly released this month.

The redrafted and semi-beta'ed (still has some work to go I believe) next chapter of Cam's adventures before the public release.

As always, if you have any comments feel free to leave them here or on the Gdoc, and if you spot any mistakes or have suggestions for a slight alteration, feel free to comment on the Gdoc.

2023-05-01 17:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post

A Voyage Home (General Access)

This is chapter 22 of GoK that will be publicly released this month.

The redrafted and semi-beta'ed (still has some work to go I believe) next chapter of Cregan's adventures before the public release.

As always, if you have any comments feel free to leave them here or on the Gdoc, and if you spot any mistakes or have suggestions for a slight alteration, feel free to comment on the Gdoc.

2023-05-01 11:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post

TEY 5

Still managing to keep this in the schedule, and if all goes well, will try to get 2 chapters a month for it from August. (Which would roughly match the word count for GoK).

As always, comments, mistake spotting and ideas are more than welcome on the GDoc or on Discord.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Fe55yTitfE8vWTC5NFNLNC-NbJIsiYc8zkpAZae4PPA/e...

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Knightly Diplomacy 1 (General Access)

First of all, I only realised that I forgot the early release of TLP5 last month when preparing this release. Sorry. I guess my holiday muddled my mind enough I forgot about it.

Moving on, this is chapter 1 of a two-chapter arc (19th overall for ANP: Book2)

The redrafted and semi-beta'ed (still has some work to go I believe) next chapter of Cam's adventures before the public release.

As always, if you have any comments feel free to leave them here or on the Gdoc, and if you ...

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