Knight: Member
No one knows anything about who or where Black Hat came from. There is speculation that he is older than many anticipated. That the start of the family line, falls with him. But there has been no proof.
Admin Post: Sylum Wiki
WordPress updated.
Themes did … ish.
At the moment the theme we use has been updated … sort of. The problem is if you’re using Safari, if you click on the links in the tables or the bios – it will show the non-updated version of the theme. If you click on tags (actors, actress, or clan position) it will showcase the bios in the new updated theme. If you type a name, clan, or position into the search field it will showcase the bios in the new updated theme.
As you can see it’s being a pain.
Now if you use Chrome it’s perfectly fine. If anyone uses Firefox if you can check the wiki blog and reply to this post to let me know that would be awesome.
I did try to use other themes including WordPress own personal themes and they are all having the same issue with Safari – any time you would click a link past the front page it went to your previous old theme. Hopefully this will be fixed, and we can move on. If not … the screaming you’ll hear will be me.
Throwback Thursday: Pirate Tales
As this bunny has decided to be front and center *kicks the POI to the side – You’ve done enough damage!* – figured be good Throwback Thursday to the original series. Not that a lot of it will change, it’s just getting upgraded and added story elements that we now have for that time period. *cough* Kenway *cough*
Title: Pirate Tales
Author: Bj Jones
Rating: Nc-17
Summary: Yo Ho Yo Ho A Pirates Life for me!
*Note must have password to main Sylum website to access. If don’t have it GO HERE
Sylum Clan War: Inspiration
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This particular chapter of Clan War has been a problem child.
Between Bob. Bob 2. Everyone who is in the damn Chapter. Bob. Bob 2. Warrick. Bob. Bob 2. Nick. Bob. Bob 2. It’s been one of those pain in the ass chapters that is never ending and mocks you – all at the same time.
Oh and there was Bob. Bob 2.
Sylum Advent 2016: Sign Ups
Sylum Advent 2016 – Sign Ups
Yes it is that time again.
Advent is just around the corner, I’m not even sure where the year went. No really I’m not.
I’m again sending out the call, *poking*, pleading, COME ON GUYS! There are over 1000 characters in the Sylum Wiki, not all of them are being used in stories or have stories. Join us crazy people who do this every year! Write a story, doesn’t have to be epic, small time stamp is good. Produce artwork, either drawn or digital – could be for characters, a particular story, clan, Bob. Fanmix – put together a list of songs for a character, story or clan.
There are many great opportunities to participate!
What is Sylum Advent?
Sylum Advent s is our Annual Winter Event. It will start on December 1st and go through to Boxing Day, December 26th. It will focus on Sylum Stories, but we also accept Sylum Art, fanmix, and videos. It’s not uncommon to see stories that are set up that will relate to major Arcs.
What do you need to do to participate?
You will need to sign up and state what your interested in doing.
REMINDER: All Sylum Stories will need to be approved by Bj Jones – It’s not difficult to work with me for storyline. I’ll be honest it’s best if you focus on stories that aren’t attached to main characters being used in Arcs or stories by other authors. If you’re interested in doing a Sylum Story contact Bj (sylumclan@yahoo.com). DO NOT write the story then send it, seriously guys – not a good idea. Drop me an email … we’ll talk.
How do I sign up?
Reply to this Post.
Just click reply and let us know what your interested in doing, don’t forget to give us your contact info so we can get a hold of you.
Sign Ups close September 1st. If we do not get your request, by then it will not be included.
Is there a deadline of when the Fic/Art needs to be Finished?
Yes!
– Check-in will be on October 1st, 15th & November 1st.
– All Fic/Art will need to finished and emailed to (sylumclan@yahoo.com) by November 25th. No exceptions. I understand life happens, if you realize that you won’t be able to make the deadline or get the story/art done, please let me know ASAP so I can adjust posting schedule.
I have questions?
– Drop a reply to this post with a *FLAIL* *HELP* with contact info and we’ll get back to you.
– Email: sylumclan@yahoo.com
Sylum Inspiration: Roy Hicks
Knight: Hunter
Roy Hicks grew up out on the Western Frontier. All he knew was his father died at the Battle of Shiloh, and his mother took him out West seeking a job as a nanny for a wealthy land owner.
Roy grew up running around the deserts, learning to live on the land from his patron’s cattle ranchers. He learned to shoot, herd cattle, speak Spanish, and a few native languages from the local Priests at the Mission that settled in the area.
He ended up the small town’s Sheriff.
Roy was prepared to ask Thomas Pace for his daughter’s hand in marriage, when everything went to shit.
Rogues rode into the town, destroying and killing everyone. Roy was able to grab Lucy and escape to the Mission, hoping to hide her so he could go get help.
Only to have the monster follow him.
Roy held Lucy as they watched the Priest fight off the Rogues, one by one they each went down. Until the last one stood, a man in a black hat.
Hicks doesn’t talk about what happened after that.
Throwback Thursday: Sylum Hackers
*Click on banner to view Video
Title: Hackers
Vid Maker: Bj Jones
Note: I’m sure a few are asking where Harold is … well since The Machine is everywhere. Anyway – I’m reposting this as a Throwback Thursday as it will have relevance in one of the upcoming stories during Advent.
2nd Note: To view video must have password to the main Sylum Website – to get it – Go Here
Personal Post: Thank You!
I would like to send out a big Thank You for those who’ve supported me on this new endeavor into Published Fiction.
It means a lot to me, more than I can actually say.
If you’ve bought the book, please if you can leave a review/rate it. It will help showcase the book and story, to other readers.
If your still interested in buying it
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Format: Epub, Mobi, PDF, Ibook … etc
Price: .99 cents (It’s a steal!!)
Where:
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Again – Thank You so much! You guys rock.
And now to go face off with Bob who’s been an asshole for the past few days. Yes you Bob … yeah you know what you’ve done.
Sylum Story: Re-work in Progress
It’s been one of those things, I knew with all the additions and updates this particular series would have to be looked at.
I’ve been avoiding it – for obvious reasons.
Due to a weekend of OMG Bob REALLY! It would seem now is the time. As these changes will need to be shown for other stories.
And I’m not going to mention a certain character who inserted himself into storyline where he didn’t belong … and for once I’m not actually talk about Reese *snorts*.
No panic! The originals are not being removed – they’ll stay in the Archive until this is done.
Lately with Bob off on a tear.
And working on putting all the story threads into the right places to set up future events.
I feel like ….
Sylum Inspiration: Lucy Pace
Lucy grew up in a small western town. Her father was a local rancher, who had good standing in the territory. Her mother made sure she had an education, which was provided by the Nuns that worked at the Mission just outside the town.
She was always happy to talk with the Priest who ran the Mission. He always seemed quiet and soft spoken. Took the time of the day to talk to her about many things: religion, philosophy, theology, and even world politics. He told her many times that she could be more than just a wife.
She was never sure about that, as all she saw in front of her was to get married and have children. He advised her to marry for love not duty and with that in mind she set out to court Roy Hicks, the local sheriff.
It was then all hell broke loose. Roy grabbed her from her home when Rogues entered the town and started killing anything that moved. He got her up to the Mission for protection.
They both stared in fascination as Priest set into battle taking out Rogues where they stood. Until the one with a black hat walked in.
They don’t talk about what happened afterwards
Coffee House Friday
Lately Bob seems to be off on a tear. The amount of times I went to bed past midnight because the little bastard decided – lets work out this very complicated storyline RIGHT NOW! *glares at evil bastard who looks so unrepentant*
In the long run this is good. Stuff is getting done.
I’ve got ‘Afternoon Fics’ on my tumblr that is keep me occupied and entertaining Speed.
Sylum is being expanded and worked on … *glares at Pirate who decided it was his time to be annoying, he can’t let his Mate take all the limelight*
Prep work has started on the 2nd book … God help me … I’m still recovering from the 1st one.
And we won’t even mention Dragon Reese or the damn Sylum POI storyline *points up to the let’s stay up past midnight to work out complicated storyline*
Like I said this is good. I just would like some sleep. No really. Sleep would be nice.
So Coffee House topic of the day.
How’s that muse of yours doing?
Annoying? Flaked out in the heat? Ran away from home? Be a good little muse?
Announcement from Bj Jones – I’m Published!
If you’re wondering what this image is.
It’s the cover to my book.
Yes, I actually did it. I took the leap into Published Fiction.
I will say it hasn’t been easy. There’s been a lot of blood, sweat and tears. There’s been frustrations and joy. But in the end from the support of those who love me and God’s Blessed Grace … here it is:
Conversations in Real Time by Nicholas J. Finch (I’m pretty sure y’all can figure out where the penname came from)
Beginning with a series of emails sent back and forth between the UK and the USA, this novella is the story of how two men, one a Los Angeles detective and the other an Oxford research student, find themselves drawn to each other despite leading very different lives on opposite sides of the world.
Their relationship starts with a professional offer of assistance and through instant messaging, texting and phone calls they invade each others’ lonely and yet busy days, learning about themselves and slowly falling in love as they discover they both need something from the other until they finally get a meeting face to face and can get up close and personal.
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Format: Epub, Mobi, PDF, Ibook … etc
Price: .99 cents (It’s a steal!!)
Where:
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There are over 600 of you that follow this blog, and I know there are much more of you that follow Sylum. I’m pretty sure y’all came here because you enjoyed the story, the universe that was created. I’m hoping you will now follow me into this new world and help support me in this endeavor. There isn’t a lot of Gay Fiction in the real world, so help me get this book out there. Get it seen. Spread the love.
To keep updated on what my next project will be follow the tumblr for Nicholas J. Finch
Now don’t panic. This doesn’t mean I’ve stopped working on Sylum or other projects *pointedly looks at Dragon Reese*. I’m not giving up on my Vampires – it’s Sylum that got me writing and has led me down this long adventurous path. Nico’s story is far from finished. I’ll keep writing Sylum until I die, and even past that, knowing Bob and his ability to get what he wants.