TIM SUSMAN

Part 2: The Agreement

Nivvy and Bella come to an understanding, which is good because otherwise there would be no story.

(Sorry for missing this update on Wednesday!)

Part 1: The Wheel

Nivvy meets Bella.

GENERAL DISCLAIMER: This is a first draft of the story that has not been reviewed by sensitivity readers for culture and gender issues. I have tried my best to be respectful and intend to have it reviewed before publication, but if you spot anything that you would recommend changing, please do let me know!

Introduction: The Price of Thorns

The next book I'm working on takes place in a new fantasy world and features folk tales, animal transformations, magical beings, and at the center of it all, a down on his luck thief. I've been thinking about this story for years and finally got started writing it last year after working through some elements at a writing retreat last summer. What I love about it is the ability to tell folk tales throughout, the idea of a multicultural fantasy world (some folk tales are inspired by the Arabia...

Part 60: Epilogue (A Philosophical Discussion)

Two years later.

Next week: introduction to the new novel!

Part 59: Another Revolution

The aftermath of everything.

Next week: Epilogue.

Week after next: Introduction to the new project, which will start in March.

Part 58: Reconstruction

Posting a full chapter this week and the next two to wrap up the book. Thanks guys for your support! Sometime in the coming weeks I'll introduce the new project. I think you will enjoy it. :D

Part 57: Return

In which Kip thinks very hard about what he wants.

Part 56: The Great Feat

Hey, the book came out over the weekend! I'm going to keep posting bits from it but will plan to start something new in the next few weeks...stay tuned!

Thank you all for your support! <3

Part 55: Left Alone

Kip is taken to a strange place.

Part 54: The Spell

Desperation and then--

Part 53: The Demon Plane

Part 52: Kip's Gamble

Kip relies on his wits when he has nothing else left.

Part 51: Victor's Spell

Victor explains things.

Part 50: March, Again

Kip learns more about his betrayal.

Part 49: Cold Comfort

Kip and Malcolm reminisce.

Part 48: Taking Stock

Alone in prison, Kip and Malcolm talk.

Part 47: Captured

That didn't go as planned.

Part 46: March

Maybe there's a chance at cooperation?

Part 45: Nikolon

Kip turns back to an old friend (?) for help.

Part 44: About Victor

But, Kip, seriously, what are you going to DO about him?

Part 43: Grinda

Kip meets his old enemy again.

Part 42: Back to the Isle

Armed with Charity's horrifying news, Kip and his friends return to the Isle.

Part 41: Charity's Story

Charity explains what happened to her and the others.

Part 40: Charity

The other Calatians are often frustrating.

Part 39: The Isle of Dogs

Sorry about repeating sections over the last few! This is new, I promise. Kip goes to the Isle of Dogs to seek allies.

Part 38: Burned

Kip and M. Dieuleveult look for something to save.

Part 37: Recovery Mission

They work out who's going to go back for relics.

Part 36: Salvaging the Relics

Kip tries to save what he can.

Part 35: Refugees

Part 34: Attack on Dieuleveult Castle

Soon Kip has more important things to worry about than Victor's views.