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Whoops! My deepest apologies

Yes, I missed the livestream. I was jetlagged, made a note to remember to do it, had a late dinner and was feeling a little off, wandered back and then forgot entirely it was happening.

I'm a...

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The Fourth Stage - Chapter 26 preview

“Progress.”

Wu Ying winced at the pronouncement like it was a death sentence. It wasn’t. It was even worst – it was a declaration of progress that would force him into that stone bath...

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The Fourth Stage - Chapter 25 preview

“I can’t decide if it’s more sadistic that he doesn’t tell us what our next lesson is, or more,” Ma Jie complained, as she chivvied her friends to the small building that made up the depa...

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New Series Reveal!!

Announcing a new spin-off series in the System Apocalypse universe!
I'm excited to unveil the System Apocalypse: Kismet series co-authored with David R. Packer. David's short story ...

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Livestream: Tuesday (Tuesday, August 29, 2023)

Alright, livestream on Tuesday. 9pm EST. Hopefully I've figured out how to do this properly, there might be some testing a bit on my end to get it to work.

I know there are more votes for Thu...

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Business Post: Holiday Thoughts (1)

Since I've been on a holiday of sorts (vacation and visiting family and dealing with personal issues); I've been thinking a lot about the various aspects of the business. Some of these won't make m...

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The Fourth Stage - Chapter 24 preview

“And how was it?” Yang Mu asked, head propped up one hand. It was late in the evening, so late that if one squinted, Wu Ying would even believe that the rising sun might be spotted in the dista...

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Live Writing Session

Hi guys;

Sorry, things have been super hectic. Quick survey to see when people are free. I'm pretty sure I can figure out how to run Streamyard by myself. :)

Note - I meant 9pm EST Au...

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The Fourth Stage - Chapter 23 preview

A week later and Wu Ying had found a new method to train himself and his new students. Gathered below, working on tilling the fields and planting the spirit herbs he had taksed them with, the culti...

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The Fourth Stage - Chapter 22 preview

The receiving room Wu Ying was brought to overlooked the third of the four inner courtyards. A gesture of respect, though a further indicator of their lack of close relationship. Understandable, of...

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The Fourth Stage - Chapter 21 preview

“You’re too soft-hearted,” Yang Mu murmured to Wu Ying, later.

He was not startled by her emergence from the woods, a small smile on her lips as she watched the applicants lumber their ...

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Business Post: Wide Recommendations

Had a friend ask about this, wrote up a quick precis. Then realised, I might as well copy and paste and add to it:

This is what I'd recommend someone trying to go wide after being exclusive t...

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The Fourth Stage - Chapter 20 preview

“Correct.”

Ya Zhu grinned as Wu Ying confirmed her guess at the properties of the Thrice Dawn Spotted Iron Mushroom. At his nod, she removed the copper harvesting knife and parted the ste...

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Live Streaming Session - the Short Story

Alright people, you asked for it; here we go.

Throw your suggestions below. There's no voting on this part, because if I'm not inspired; all you will see in the Livestream session is me stari...

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Patreon Payment Issues

An issue with one of Patreon's payment partners is causing a higher-than-normal number of patron payments to be declined by the banks. While Patreon upgrades their system, payments might still be d...

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The Fourth Stage - Chapter 19 preview

Wu Ying smirked, inside. If it was not considered impolite to the maximum, he would have sent a gift to that impertinent boy. His presence had made making an example easy and quick, well before the...

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Over 300 Patrons - So, A Celebration!

So we hit over 300 patrons for the first time (and managed to stay there after money was processed!). Which means, even though Patreon took away that goal thingie, that I owe all of you a celebrati...

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Business Post: Different Kinds of Revenue

Coming to the end of the month, and I figured I'd talk about the different kinds of revenue an author can receive and what that means.

In this case, I'm going to break it down into three area...

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The Fourth Stage - Chapter 18 preview

Bottom of the mountain, at the crack of dawn. That meant, for most of the cultivators, getting up even earlier while the sun was set to wash, prepare and descend the mountain in time. A few – a w...

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The Fourth Stage - Chapter 17 preview

He was not there to watch the notice go up in-person. He did not need to be. The wind spoke to him, telling Wu Ying of what occurred far beneath him, as he took breakfast with Tou He. His friend wa...

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Business Post: AMA Business Stuff

Alright, still somewhat on holiday running around (lots of pictures to come in the future general update post); but figured this would be a decent substitute for the next little bit.

Got a qu...

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The Fourth Stage - Chapter 16 preview

“Three times. I’ve fought him three times and he won’t stop challenging me,” Yang Mu complained, later that night. She waved her hand around, fan snapping open and close with each gesture. ...

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The Fourth Stage - Chapter 15 preview

“I never found my dao. Not the true one I needed,” Liu Tsong said, days later.

The pair were seated in her residence, consuming an early breakfast. Or late dinner in Liu Tsong’s case fr...

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A Thousand Li: The Third Cut Bonus Epilogue

An Ill Wind Blows from the South

As corruption seeps from the southern kingdom of Nanyue, Wu Ying sets out on a dangerous journey to uncover its source. Spirit stones have be...

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The Fourth Stage - Chapter 14 preview

No Hall of Assignments for Wu Ying. In another time, he would have gone to the Hall to speak with the administrators to acquire a room. There were always a few that were set aside for cultivators t...

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Business Post: the Nameless Restaurant Transparency and Kindle Unlimited Payouts

So I'm technically on holiday but the KENP page read for June dropped which meant my numbers and earnings validated (mostly) so I can actually provide an estimate of what I earned for the Nameless ...

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The Fourth Stage - Chapter 13 preview

“Elder Kim,” Wu Ying bowed to the other man, glancing around the man’s residence. He took his time, curiosity driving him to review it in detail. It had changed a lot, ever since Elder Li’s...

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Climbing the Ranks is now LIVE on Kickstarter!

"When the Towers arrived, chaos ensued...

But for Arthur Chua, climbing a Tower is his only form of escape. If the Tower's tests and monsters don't kill him first.

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Business Post: Suffering for Your Art & the Starving Artist Myth

There's a myth, that publishers and the literary circles and the general public likes to push. It's the...

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The Fourth Stage - Chapter 12 preview

“Thank you for agreeing to meet me, Elder Ko. Your advice on these matters is something I value greatly.” Wu Ying punctuated his words with a low bow to the bearded Elder.

It was strange,...

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