So having done my Charlie blog, it's back to business - which means getting back to my Fallen Angel. He's going to be the star of the new Wild Side book, which has a working title of - An Angel Falls to The Wild Side.
I haven't actually written anything yet. It's all in my head and on the rather busy plan document. But the plan has now taken shape, with at least the first half of the book clear in my mind - the scenes, the dialogue, the points I want to reach. I don't like to work on the latter stages of a book too much at this point. I prefer things to evolve rather than have a fixed conclusion. The story should fit around the character rather than mould the character to fit the story. And that is one of the themes in the book - trying to be something you're not, and finding freedom when you finally accept what you're really about: The Angel who falls... And when one falls to The Wild Side, that's a hell of a place to land, especially when it's Big Bad Angus MacLeod who's been patiently waiting on your heavenly body coming to ground.
Time to start writing.

Jack

I know it's repeating what must have been said countless times around the world over the past few days, but free speech cannot submit to terrorism in any shape or form. 
If satire is seen as a legitimate target, then pity help the likes of me who writes erotica. Pretty strong erotica. And GAY! 
It was a very sad day. 
I might have let it pass. Hardly for me to state an opinion on something so shocking. Hardly appropriate on a web site like this. But seeing the scenes from Paris yesterday was so moving. One and a half million people taking to the streets to show their support and solidarity for free speech. So instead of staying in my literary closet, I'll put my hand up and stand with those millions and everyone else around the world who actually believes the old cliche that the pen is mightier than the sword. 
Je suis Charlie.
My sympathy to the friends, families and victims touched today by the tragedy.

Jack

First of all, a happy New Year to everyone. It's a bit late, but better that than never

And what will 2015 hold?
Well, I'm hoping to release the new versions in The Wild Side series soon. Most of the work has been done regarding updates. The first two books have been significantly changed - these being based on 'The Spanking Room' and 'The Unchained Slave'. Others have been amended to fit in with the series and its timescale. 'Christmas at The Wild Side' being the other book to have significant changes made. The biggest challenge was the original 'The Wild Side' story. As one of my earliest attempts at writing, it needed a lot of work to polish it. Bigger problem, though, was fitting the storyline into the series. I think I've cracked it, but as a result, feel that an extra book is now needed within the current set of nine tales. The plan is to have it all finished by end of January. 
More updates to follow.

Jack