ABANDONMENET PARTY 2 EPILOGUE AND ALL OF DRAFT 4: COMPLETE!

BOOK COVER: COMPLETE!

Yes, they were both finished at the same time. Maura Watkins did an AMAZING job and put everything on the cover exactly as I asked. And yes, I’ll just say her name instead of being vague. Her name will be credited, after all.

And speaking of vague, it is time for the final vague poem of the book:

A crone and elder creep along the wretched ceiling;

masked actors bow and keep the sour fruits a-peeling;

executioners gather here, at creation’s end;

it’s rather far, the hateful grudges those siblings send. Continue reading →

Chapters 35 and 36: Draft 4: COMPLETE!

Yes, two chapters. I just went ahead and finished them both instead of stopping to write a blog for January. Now all I have left is the epilogue. And the vague spoiler-free poem about the chapters.

Get up, everyone! Look for your friends.

Where could they be? Is this how it ends?

There are holes in the walls and lights destroyed on the ceiling.

Many strings and chains in weird places; these sights have me reeling.

A stage, once empty, now sounding with cheers and celebration most hardy.

Take a bow players! It’s curtain call for the next Abandonment Party. Continue reading →

Chapter 34: Draft 4: Complete!

I want you to see me.

We should be friends.

Don’t close yourself off.

Or the party ends. Continue reading →

Chapter 33, Draft 4: COMPLETE!

Hurry, before the way is closed!

Ah, too late; your plan is hosed!

Pick a route; again, it’s time;

Scattered pieces; leave them behind. Continue reading →

AP 2 Draft 4, Chapter 32: COMPLETE.

For safe transit you must deal.

Two passengers’ quick reveal.

One rider is bared at the first’s behest.

The end of their ride leads to a pierced chest. Continue reading →

Chapters 30-31, Draft 4 COMPLETE!

Yes, TWO chapters this time!

Chapter 30: Got trimmed; Kim convinced me to move a big event to the beginning of the book. It works better as a ‘reintroduction’ to the main characters, so I agreed. And it helps the flow of the finale.

So many paths to pick and choose,

Which leads to the exit? What route should I use?

Only when you reach the point that is highest,

Will your vantage show:

The labyrinth is biased. Continue reading →

Chapter 29, Draft 4 – COMPLETE!

To have strength in yourself is conviction indeed

But when your peers falter what then will you need?

Will it be faith if your conviction is strong?

Or is murder the lie you’ve been told all along? Continue reading →

Chapter 28, Draft 4 – COMPLETE.

What is this? The timing’s wrong!

First forced down, then shunted long!

Fleeting quarry; erstwhile lore,

Time remaining: three ticks more. Continue reading →

Chapter 27, Draft 4: COMPLETE.

The hour is shortened;

the minutes finite;

the panic of;

One last breath. Continue reading →

Chapter 26, Draft 4: COMPLETE

Ah, much better! NOW I can write the vague spoiler-free poem that describes the chapter:

Twisting a failure into success;

brings you not joy, but horror, distress;

Is there no savior? Is there no clue?

Abandonment at last came for you. Continue reading →