Brian Decker

Blech . Flu to ear infection to stomach bug. I haven't had a week without illness since mid January. This is getting very old

Relapsed on my flu, so not getting any writing done this week. Will jump back on it next week.

16k on new novel. Act 1 is functionally complete. Need to work on the ending of the chapter, but moving along steadily.

Managed another about 2k on the ride home. 15k at the end of act 1. Act 2 will need to be much longer, but it does cover two more murders and the investigation. Aiming for 70k total

Hit 13k today. Act 1 almost complete. Story is coherent and will hopefully just need polish when done.

New book is at 9.2k and 4 chapters now. Flowing pretty well.

Wrote a quirky 1k short story for a contest yesterday. Starting to flex my muscles again after the flu. So much work to catch up on though. Blarg.

Good lord the Flu sucks. That is all.

The Flu and being creative don't mix. The boy was running a 101 degree temperature last night, and I haven't slept through a night this week. Blech

Blech.. colds and writing do not mix. Can barely focus. Probably no writing this week.

Writing scene by scene, and finding the first draft of each scene is unsatisfactory. Lol. But second draft usually is much more choreint.

Thanks. When I'm in a groove and not distracted I do pretty well. We'll see if I can sustain this.

New novel underway. 6k words this week. Coming along nicely.

forcing him to question his own Talent and senses, but also the foundations of the Empire itself. (2/2)

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New Book Premise: Feedback?

Detective Corwin is the top empathic investigator of Oldtowne, but a shocking series of ritualistic purifications leave emotional imprints that feel too correct for a murder, (1/2)
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Woohoo. Selected as a finalist for the Bardsy.com first chapter contest! The first chapter of Steam Company is part of this Anthology. a.co/d/45EnnQ2

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Under Fire, first off the line, running like rabbits."

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"Men, that wall is all that stands between us and the enemy. That wall is only ten meters tall. That wall is merely an obstacle. It is not a wall. On my word we will charge that wall. We will charge it in the way this company has charged every obstacle we have overcome. (1/2)

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his heart beating strongly in his chest as they sought to outrun the incoming attacks. The walls of their destination loomed ahead of Frank, as he watched a boat on his left be lifted into the air, then snapped in two. (4/4)

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The boat rocked, then pitched, and he grabbed the gunwales. His athletic arms and calloused hands kept him from falling over the side. He screamed for his men to row faster, (3/4)

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Beads of sweat broke on his brow, and his blankets twisted around his body. Despite the calm, Frank couldn’t escape his dreams.
Water sprayed across the boat’s bow, stinging Frank's green eyes. (2/4)

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Frank tossed in his bunk, his eyes moving rapidly as the soothing sounds of the camp’s No Moon celebration continued. The soft drumming and distant stories should serve as a gentle relief from the pains of the day. (1/4)

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the wall, when a kinetic's mind can't even brace it. We are the iron shot that pierces armor when a fireball won't even heat it. We are the eyes in the dark, where the emps can't see. We are Rabbit Company, and we will face this fight with courage, and purpose!” (3/3)
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They say we are a drain on society. I say different.” He paused, letting those words hang in the air. “I say companies like Rabbit Company are the backbone of our society. We are the front line of the defense. The back that lifts (2/3)
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"You are expected to fight. You are expected to fight with all your heart, and body, in the defense of empire.” Frank’s voice was firm and carried across the training grounds. He lifted his chin and squared his shoulders at the cheer. “They say we are untalented. (1/3)
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He whistled sharply and heard the enemy gasp as a hundred guns pointed into the ravine. The exposed men below began to raise their rifles as the sharp crack of muskets cut through the Bristol lines like a scythe. (2/2)

Kelmer held his breath at the first splash, expecting at any moment for one of his men to lose their concentration and expose their positions. A rock flew over his shoulder, landing at his feet. A sharp crack and a soft curse revealed a soldier at the base of the hill.(1/2)

"His name and all the fallen names will go down in the Company book. They died with honor, they died Rabbits.’ Frank drank the last of his water. ‘Damn I wish that was whiskey.’”

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Geh. editing is /hard/. Tring to decide what is necessary and not necessary. What adds to the story and what is just a "Hey you should know this about my world." thing.. blech. Back to reviewing though. Miles to go before I can even think about publishing.

This is Military Fiction, with Steam Punk elements