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The Wayhaven Chronicles—Update+ 19/Nov/2021
🕑 Added 2021-11-19 14:22:00 +0000 UTCAlthough editing isn't my most favourite part of the process...I do LOVE getting to do the test playthroughs after, hehe! :D
Seeing all of your ideas come together in actual narrative form still makes my heart so happy, even after doing this for some time! Going from the intensity of writing the branching and coding and then reading it flow and develop in just the way you want it so as the mechanics aren't obvious is just...AAHHHH! I get goosebumps!
Doing this with Chapter 9 has been particularly awesome as it was supposed to be a sort of 'fun break' chapter before the rest of the intensity that is coming later in the book :D
Chapter 10 has started off really well, though I had to flip a coin to see which version I wanted to write first. A very technical, writerly approach to making that decision, hehe!
But now I'm undecided if I actually want the start of it to be included in the end of Chapter 9. That's something I'll have to test out in a playthrough too once it's done. It's much easier to work that out when actually playing. But that should be easy enough to just move over if I decide to do that.
Had a few extra things I did this week too. I settled on some stuff and a particular idea for Wayhaven's vampire lore as I working on something for Patreon. Even though some ideas are definitely set in stone already, Wayhaven is constantly evolving and developing as I write. That's one of the best things about world-building!
I also made a big decision about The Curse of Creek Edge which should hopefully help speed things along on that. Because I only work on it when I can in spare time, it's obviously going quite slowly, but I want it to be as quality as the main series so it's worth taking that time, but still…I'd like to get the demo out as soon as I can!
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For Update+ this week, well, I never like making N tense or awkward but sometimes...it just can't be avoided—as N is finding out here!
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"I didn't mean to say something wrong," I comment after a moment.
Nate/Nat shakes his/her head, adopting a tense smile and finally looking to me. "You didn't. It's a…sensitive topic for some vampires."
I pause. "We don't need to talk about it—"
"No, I think it's probably time that we do," he/she interrupts, a long breath easing out of her/him as he/she forces his/her fingers through his/her hair.
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I hope you all have the most wonderful weekend! We'll be offline as usual, so I'll talk to you all soon! <3
Also, those who haven't voted and want to for next month's Christmas scenario theme, it's open until the 25th November (gives me time to plan scenarios before writing them in Dec!)
You can find the poll here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/58148856
Comments
Emily Smith
I think Nat is definitely becoming one of my top vamps along with Farrah.. she's really sweet.
littlegamingraven -
THE SNEAK PEEK UGH. You always know how to give away JUST the right amount without actually giving stuff away
Anett
Love these updates so much! And you're on fire with your progress 🔥 Yeeeesssss, thank you so much for the N snippet, I've been looking forward to some of these😍 is there any chance we finally get the answer to why he's allowed less blood?👀 So many theories...
Mewsly
Ohhhhhhh….,. I’m quite curious about this Sensitive Topic 👀 Maybe about when N was turned mayhaps?
lellium
N, please 👀 So excited to hear anything about their backstory and what their deal is.
The Inecksplicable
No problem! I'm just happy my unhealthy obsession is finally helpful 😅
Seraphinite Games
Sometimes, even N can't smooth talk their way out of certain subjects...
Seraphinite Games
Oh, that's quite a close to the mark guess there ;D And I'm so glad you're enjoying the lore! I really worry I made it too complicated sometimes (having over a decade to plan a world can do that for you, lol!) so it's such a relief to know people are liking it! <3
Seraphinite Games
Aah, thank you, hehe! :D I am SO pumped. I literally get excited shivers sometimes when I finally get to write certain scenes!!
Seraphinite Games
Ice Skating and The Agency party keep inching forward together...it's gonna be a close call! :D
Seraphinite Games
Oh, Tiffy was on the ball faster than me, hehe! Thank you for that :D But yeah, you don't die to turn into a vampire in the world of Wayhaven!
Seraphinite Games
Yes, as The Inecksplicable guessed, it'll be around 19-21, depending on how writing goes :D
Tiffy
My pleasure! <3
Ellie
Oh, thank you, Tiffy!
Tiffy
I hope it's all right to reply to your comment. Mishka talks about human-born transformations here and I think it answers your question(?): https://seraphinitegames.tumblr.com/post/658692042532290560/
Kimbo jimbo
@The Inecksplicable Thanks lol I havent read the first two in awhile and couldn't remember
Mar
I love N so much and it’s these awkward/these moments that round out that love gif them. There’s a kind of authoritative tone yo them saying that it’s time to talk about it that I’m really digging Curious what it is! Two working theories
The Inecksplicable
Jip, her books are usually around 19-21 chapters 😁
Tiffy
Ooh, new vampire lore stuff! *grabby hands* I’ve always been a big fan of in-depth world-building, and Wayhaven satisfies that need exactly because you’ve put so much time and dedication into expanding on the different types of supernaturals, their abilities, etc.. I’m certainly curious about this week’s snippet. I know N gets uncomfy at the mention of blood-drinking, but it will definitely be interesting to see what this particular conversation is about. Please take care, and I hope you have a great weekend! <3
The Inecksplicable
It's insane to see how well you are progressing, it feels like you are completing a new chapter each week. We bow before you, queen Miskha 👑
Bz E
Good gravy, this was a pleasant update! Glad to hear you're enjoying the way your work is flowing! We can't wait to see it for ourselves! Have a fantastic weekend! Also: Ice Skating for the win!!
Ellie
Did the detective ask how N became a vampire?👀 Or how they died? Although, do you "die" in the WC universe to become a vampire or is it just a transformation? Man, I need a glossary or something.
Kimbo jimbo
Will this book be more than 10 chapters?
