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Back to the writing grind!

After taking some time to rest and try (and fail) to catch up on my massive backlogs of games, anime, movies, and hobbies, it’s about that time to get into the swing of things again with my word processor and start the writing grind to get more stories out there. I’ve got a huge list of to-do’s for this year and, despite this being my full-time job now and having all my work energy put into it, it will be a challenge to get everything done that I want to. I cannot offer any release dates because I don’t want to setup deadlines and force the stories to come out in questionable quality, so for all these projects just know that they’ll be done when they’re done. That’s all I can promise. So, it’s time to slave away in front of the keyboard as it is my calling in life now. As for what’s on the list there’s a couple things to work on.

First is, of course, the next Chronicles of Eden book, Act XII. After the buildup of the last two books and the cliffhanger in Act XI, I just simply can’t leave readers waiting too long for what’s been teased to happen next. Act XII will start off just how everyone is expecting, with Daniel Sorres taking on both Gemini sisters while all manner of conflict and chaos erupts around them. And it’s not just their big battle that’s set to happen, not even close. Here’s the roster of fights that are starting off the book:

Daniel vs the Gemini
Clover vs Sivil
Cindy vs Alice
Squeak vs Rio
Daemon vs Nuci
The elves of Green Haven vs The Sisterhood and Sivil’s elven followers

It’s going to be all-out warfare in Act XII, and that’s just how the book is going to start it’s first half. Needless to say it’s going to take some time and energy to setup and deliver the fight scenes for all these confrontations as well as completing the overall book, but it’s an Act of the series that’s been a long time coming and one I’m looking forward to showing everyone. Plenty of surprises await in Act XII, that’s for sure.

Next is, something that’s been promised for far too long and it’s time to follow through with, my return to the world of fanfiction with my Rosario Vampire stories. That includes both Rosario Vampire: Brightest Darkness and Rosario Vampire: A Game of Chance. It’s been years since my last update to these stories and I just can’t stand to keep them in limbo any longer. So does that mean I’m going to finally continue RVBD Act VII now? Not quite. First thing’s first, I have to bring both stories up to my current writing standards, as both of them were my first stories that I created and really really really need a layer of polish applied to them at this point. I want both of them to stand as prime examples of my story telling capabilities and writing level so they need to be revised from the ground up to reflect that. I’m not adding new content, the stories are going to remain the same, I just need to do a lot of editing and proofing to make them shine better. Here’s the roadmap of what I’m going to be doing with them:

1. Revise and complete Rosario Vampire: A Game of Chance. This is first on the list both because A Game of Chance is smaller and can be knocked off my to-do list more quickly as well as the fact that the ending of this story actually crosses into RVBD and teases something fast approaching in that story. The two stories are connected after all.
2. Revise all current Acts of Rosario Vampire: Brightest Darkness then finish Act VII in the series.
3. Celebrate that I finally got that Act done after all these years and then prepare to start Act VIII.

While I will be putting the fanfictions back into my work queue I want to point out something very important for everyone. Chronicles of Eden is still my priority as it’s not only my job now but also a fast growing series that needs my attention to help it thrive. I will be dedicating time to working on the fanfictions again just as I promised and they will not be abandoned by any means, just don’t expect me to be uploading new chapters daily like I used to when I first started writing those stories or have the revised editions ready soon. Both of them will take time to get done, with RVBD needing a considerable amount of time all in itself.

Aside from these major writing projects there are also others that I am going to be continuing and adding in the future. The Chronicles of Eden Wiki will be something I’ll be keeping up with of course. And I am planning to start a Rosario Vampire: Brightest Darkness Wiki later on, however that isn’t happening anytime soon as that will be a massive undertaking to just set up, much like how getting that series revised will be just as time consuming. Another announcement is that digital boxed sets will be available this year for Chronicles of Eden, with what books and pricing they will have being announced when they’re ready. Unfortunately I can’t do physical boxed sets as Amazon doesn’t have that option available.

With that I’m off to work again. Plenty to do and get released this year. Thank you everyone for your continued support, it’s because of all of you that I’m able to do this for a living and provide even more substantial content and exciting worlds to explore for everyone.

Eden is still the little sister, but that’s okay

As many of you who follow me know, Chronicles of Eden is not only my flagship ebook series that’s put me into a career path as being a professional writer and publisher, but it’s also one of my best stories to date. The large ensemble cast, the grand adventure and story arcs, the… well, hardcore R-Rated content. It all helps make the story an amazing journey that many are jumping into, more and more each day as a matter of fact. Its sold thousands of books since last year, given rise to fantastic character artwork pieces, and even spawned multiple hentai doujins because why the hell not. A video game is in development with its characters, I’m planning to have audiobooks made for it, it’s even been rated and advertised in Serious Reading Magazine with a promising review and recommendation. I am extremely proud of the series and thrilled that so many readers and followers love the books and the characters it has brought the world. It is certainly one of my best works.

However, it’s not the most popular of my stories. As great as Chronicles of Eden is and how big it’s grown, the reality is that there’s a much bigger fanbase and following who are gathered around its predecessor. There is simply no denying it, especially after having gone over the numbers. Rosario Vampire: Brightest Darkness is still the most popular story I’ve created to date. Even after one year of no updates to it with Eden now taking all my time and energy, the story has received no less attention with new and old fans. In fact the story is being read through from start to it’s current ending point day after day, week after week, month after month, without fail. The number of views the massive story has racked up now has exceeded 400,000. Of the most viewed and voted favorite character pieces I’ve posted online, the cast of RVBD always gets the most. The number of people asking for when the next chapter of the fanfiction will come out always outnumbers those asking about Eden. Simply put, RVBD is still ‘the’ flagship story under my name.

Normally this might be a bad sign for Chronicles of Eden, after all if people are more interested in a fanfiction I’ve created what’s that mean for the future of my books? Well the good news is sales haven’t been going down for Eden, they’ve only been going up. I do get asked about the next books coming out, characters of Eden are becoming known and favorites to many, and the rankings for the books are always high for their genre as far as Amazon rankings go. Chronicles of Eden is still growing and becoming a larger, more developed story as time goes on. Eventually it will surpass RVBD, I have no doubts about that, but what I’m excited to see right now is that my fanfiction that started everything for me, that gave birth to Eden and to my writing career, is still being well-received by readers even with the long hiatus. In fact its growing in popularity even more so, simply by standing on what’s already been created without a new chapter having been released in over a year. That speaks highly about the quality of its story and characters, and that can only be mirrored with the way Chronicles of Eden is growing, slowly but surely, out of its gigantic shadow.

As I continue writing to this day and loving it more and more with each word and sentence I create, I never forget what it is that brought me to this point in my life and has given me this new path to take. It wasn’t just the anime Rosario Vampire that started it all, it wasn’t just my fanfiction which has shown the world a new writer has arrived, and it wasn’t just the paychecks I’m getting from Chronicles of Eden that are ever so sweet. It was the readers, the followers, the fans, the ones that stuck with me as I developed my virtual penmanship and created my style of storytelling, the ones that supported and cheered me on when others were rather quick to try and write me off. It’s readers and fans like you that make all of this worth it in the end.

So with that in mind, I would like to thank all of you for everything. The entire world and cast of RVBD thanks you, those in the world of Eden thank you, and the many others who are waiting to be brought to life from the depths of my mind thank you. Whether you’re an artist who is helping illustrate my characters for the world to see, a reviewer letting me know you liked the story and can’t wait for more, or simply a silent fan who supports me all the same by reading what I’ve created, thank you all very much. Truth be told, you’re the source of magic that makes all these stories come to life.

So why haven’t I been updating RV: BD Act VII yet?

This is a question many loyal fans have been asking me for a while now. Why did I just stop after only three chapters in Rosario Vampire: Brightest Darkness – Act VII? It’s been months, why not another chapter? Well, there are some reasons why, one being a very big one.

No, it’s not just Chronicles of Eden why I haven’t updated Act VII. Yes, I am busy with the next Eden book and even a video game which will be coming out soon, but that’s not the only reason why. And no, it’s not just because I have a personal life, I do still love to write and that hasn’t changed. So what’s the big reason why I haven’t updated my longest running and oldest story for so long? Well, here’s the reason why.

I’m not ready to continue with it yet out of personal preference.

Now, that’s not to say I’m done writing the story or that I don’t want to finish it. But, let me explain. During the long course of the story we’ve been introduced to many characters. Some of my own creation, others brought in by the manga-verse that the anime left out. People have often commented that it’s simply amazing that I can balance so many characters and still have the story work. Thank you, I do try. Each character is unique and has a vivid background, personality, and individual flair that makes them their own. I’m sure all the loyal readers out there have their favorites *cough* Luna *cough*, but each and every character is special and loved by many. And it’s always fun to watch as when a manga character makes their debut in the story the comments and messages come in saying it was great to finally see said character step into the story. We’ve watched the many heroes of the story grow, fall in love, overcome heartache and personal differences, and become just as much the main cast as Moka and the original heroines. They’re not OCs anymore, they’re just Cs as far as the story is concerned. Hell, many fan-submitted characters are going to be showing up for a massive cameo/epic fight to show that OCs can always be appreciated and used effectively in fanfictions. There are so many characters, and I, along with you all (I hope) love them all.

Which is why Act VII is going to break your hearts. (Spoilers for those who have not started Act VII)

It may have gone unnoticed, or even chosen to be ignored, however nobody has spoken up or commented about Complica’s dark prediction in the first chapter of Act VII. When Pandora asks if she knows whether or not her friends will survive what is coming their way, Complica’s response is a saddened, “Not all of them”. This coupled with the doomsday warning of Discord’s awakening spells trouble for everyone. And for those who remember the glimpses of the preview chapter the fights with Moka and the main girls against their dark doubles don’t go so smoothly. Things are going to get rough for the heroes, and it’s worse than you think.

Many have asked me whether or not I write this story as I go along or if I have it all planned out. The truth is that the entire saga is planned out, with nine Acts in total set to be made before it reaches it’s conclusion. I have the main story down with key developments and events all set, however I may add small scenes or events along the way that could be fun or cool but don’t affect the main plot. With that in mind I know exactly what lays ahead for each and every character. And that also means I know exactly when certain characters will leave the stage for good. These are characters that I have enjoyed their performances and could possibly make more adventures and events for them, however the main story is set and this means that for these characters the time to say goodbye is inevitable.

The biggest reason why I’ve stopped writing RV: BD for now isn’t because of Eden, it’s that when Act VII is over the cast list of the story is going to be smaller. Only a few select people have been told what happens in the story (for opinions and feedback) and although the story does work and they like the entire thing as it is, reactions of how Act VII goes was shock, horror, and heartbreak. This is the act that earns the saga’s ‘Darkness’ title, and I’m quite certain many of you will agree once it lowers it’s curtain. I myself am hesitant on continuing, knowing I’m closing the book on some of these beloved characters for good. Yes, this isn’t like Apoch and Astreal’s ‘never staying dead’ bit. Those that die in Act VII stay dead. It’s not easy writing such things when you become attached to the characters in question. Whether they are of my own creation or from the R+V universe in some way, each character is special and is hard to part with.

So there you have it. Act VII will continue again once I have Eden squared away and I’m ready to write one of the most pivotal Acts in the BD saga. There will be laughs, action, drama, romance, close calls, and the beginning of the end for the heroes and their world. If you are someone who has grown attached to and loves all the characters, original and of my own creation, then take this time to reread the story or some of your favorite parts again. Cherish the time you have with these new friends and old ones in this world, don’t take any of them for granted, and prepare yourself for the the most epic of all the Acts to take place. Because soon there will be no going back.

You’ve been warned. Hold on tight. And pray for the light.