May Newsflash #2

I can't believe it's just over a year since I announced Honor Bound!

And we're getting towards the end!

Sort of.

In a roundabout kind of way.

This fortnight I got my Chapter 10 notes back from my editor and did my revisions, some of which involved tweaking things so that [certain plot things] are more accessible to a wider number of players. In the meantime I started planning and coding Chapter 12.

Yes that's right, I coded Chapter 12 before the detailed plan for Chapter 11, like a madlad. Chapter 11 is where a lot of fiddly plotty pieces fit together, and I decided to plan Chapter 12 first so that I knew where I was heading. It's been pretty good! I've coded all of Chapter 12 and am deep in all those fiddly plotty Chapter 11 pieces now.

My goal is to make sure these last chapters feel rich and completed, with plenty of breathing room for resolution. I'll be seeing how that goes!

This week, I've been busy with some other freelance work but I'm still plugging away at all that planning. I also sent a revised outline for [a secret potential project] and have no idea what will happen with that - or when - but will keep you posted! (and if it's allowed to become less secret, I'll share more details of course)

Current wordcount: 431127 words

Fortnight wordcount: 12460 words

Average playthrough wordcount: 85008 words

It's a school holiday next week so I won't be doing much writing then, but the week starting 3rd June is when I'll be back at work. And on 4th June, Honor Bound Chapter 7 will be going up for Sneak Preview subscribers!

I hope you all have a lovely weekend!

Sneak peek:

Here is a slightly risque Denario excerpt and a hint of where Denario is at during a later point in the game:

Denario kisses you back with increasing desperation, sending heat through your chest as his tongue parts your lips. His mouth tastes coppery, but his cuts and bruises don't put him off: he slides his hands down your back, drawing you tight against him.

"I really need to wash before we do anything else or I fall asleep," he whispers against your cheek. "You can join me if you want."