Comments on: Available Darkness: Chapter 21

By: David Wright

David Wright — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 09:16:51 +0000

Trina – Thanks for the comment. I emailed you, though to be fair, I probably should have asked you in the comments section to elaborate. However, I didn’t want to put you on the spot and also wanted to explain that we are completely open to criticism. I sent you an email addressing your points and also commented in Chapter 22’s Author’s notes for those wondering what I’m going on about.

Maryline – Hope the move went well. Don’t worry, we’ll keep a light out for you.

Lori – Thank you. Glad you’re enjoying it. And yes, romance is in the air. Well, our version of romance, anyway.

The Bug – Hey, thanks! I’m glad your work is boring enough to bring you around to Available Darkness. I appreciate you taking the time to read it. How did it read all in one sitting? I haven’t tried it yet.

janice – Thank you. Glad you’re in for the long haul. As for skipping parts, I’ve found that invariably when I skip around, I wind up missing a key plot point buried in exposition and find myself having to retrace my steps.

By: janice

janice — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:14:11 +0000

We all need a change of pace and a bit of backstory so this made sense. If we were reading this as a book, we’d go at our own pace and skip over some bits more quickly than others.

Looking forward to the romance unfolding! I’m in for the long haul.

By: The Bug

The Bug — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:46:05 +0000

I’ve been following Blogger Dad for a while, but decided yesterday (work was VERY boring) to read Available Darkness. I’ve just finished all 21 chapters & I’m hooked! I’m interested in what happens with everyone in the story – and now I’m a little sad that I’ll have to wait a week each time to get my next fix.

By: Lori Hoeck

Lori Hoeck — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 20:57:06 +0000

“She must be special, John thought.”

Yes, romance is in the air!

I haven’t commented recently, but I’ve been enjoying the ride, and can’t miss an installment. I like the genre mixing. If I’ve learned one thing in blogging and thus writing, it’s a lot about Boldly Going Where … well, you know.

By: Marylin

Marylin — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 11:40:39 +0000

looking forward to finding out more next week… I just hope I have internet access sorted by then as I’m moving on monday! >_<

By: Trina

Trina — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 04:51:53 +0000

I was feeling a little like – meh, after reading this addition. Glad to read your explanation Dave, as I do know I prefer show over tell… you have hooked me enough anyhow. Sure the tell links the show, the show will go on… I’ll stay for the ride.

By: David Wright

David Wright — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 03:39:06 +0000

Author comments: (Don’t read this until you’ve read the story above) I want to include some author’s (or authors’ when Sean leaves one) notes for those who wish to read this sort of thing. We’ll be including them in the comments section following each new chapter starting this week. We’d love to hear what you think about the story. You can leave a comment or email us.

This is the first time we really hint at John’s origins and begin to piece the puzzle together. This is also the point where it becomes evident that Available Darkness is not your typical vampire story. We’re blending genres a bit, suspense thriller, horror and a bit of fantasy, combining the elements we love of all of them. There’s also romance ahead, though that part has yet to show itself. At its core, this book is actually a very romantic book.

There’s a lot to this tale and a lot of mystery yet to be revealed. We hope to do it in such a way that it flows naturally and is shown and not told, though in some cases, like in the scene above, it was necessary to tell, not show.

We’re VERY excited about what will follow in the next couple of chapters.

Thanks to everybody who is reading this and an even bigger thanks to everyone who is commenting or telling others about Available Darkness. We appreciate each and every one of you for following us on this journey.

As always, thank you for reading,
David Wright