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Sneak Peek: Pirate Rework

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Captain Jack Sparrow stood tall, looking out towards the shoreline. His destiny lay ahead of him he could feel it. Finally after all these years, he was close to getting back what belonged to him. The fates had taken pity on him, whispered a name, he had not heard in a decade.

Turner.

As he sailed into Port Royal, he bowed his head in respect to his fallen Pirate brothers. No man deserved to die trapped in a cage, pecked away by crows.

With grace and dignity he stepped off his gallant ship onto the dock, just as she sank to the bottom of the ocean.   The famed Pirate Captain made his way towards the town, moving among the sailors and soldiers, not giving them a second glance. With ease he took the purse of the Port’s Authority, and started his way into town.

Only to pause when a familiar face walked towards him, eyes narrowed as the smaller rat like individual walked by, not giving his former Captain the proper respect. He never did like him, shifty character, wasn’t trust worthy.

Jack took a few more steps, stopped, hands shifted around his jacket coming back empty. He turned on his heel and glared. His once crewmember, gave him a smirk and wave, pocketing the bag of gold coins, he had just stolen.

Never trust an Irishman, let alone one that was a Pirate.

He watched as the other Pirate talked to the workers, all smiles and friendly. Jack knew the bastard was up to something, he just didn’t know what. He gave him a last look, before making his way into town.

He needed rum.

Then he would figure out the next part of the plan.

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Sparrow had found the young Turner, an adorable pup who was so dearly in love with the Governor’s daughter it ached. He wanted to take the boy aside, and tell him he was born for the sea, not for settling down and having babies.

If he wanted his ship back, he needed the young love sick Turner. So he needed a plan.

‘Step one figure out what Linus was doing on the docks. Step two steal one of the ships, preferably the one Linus was eying. Step three kidnap puppy Turner.’

 

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Throwback Thursday: Sylum Chat

 

The one thing many have missed from the Sylum Yahoo Group is the ability to chat.  The ability to interact with other members of the group, talk about Sylum, Fandom, and Random things.

We’ve been trying to figure out a variety of ways to get that back, not many of them have worked.   The Forums, were to clunky and with the server issues, not very flexible and timed out continuously.  The Blog itself is great for a few comments, like on stories or at times on Coffee House Friday – but again it’s slow and can get clunky.

Since November, I’ve been searching for a ‘chat’ program or something similar, that everyone could easily participate in and have a place to get away from RL, and submerge themselves in Sylum or just hang out with friends.  A place where you can have some old fashion RPing with the Sylum Characters people adopted, post pretty pictures, and fun memes.  There will be no discussion of politics whatsoever.  None. No. Don’t even think about it.  This chat is a place for everyone to feel welcome, to relax, and not deal with what is going on outside.

Basically a ‘Safe Place’ for all.

By fluke or divine Sylum intercession – I was invited to a chat program, and it turned out to be just what Sylum ordered.

So with no further ado – I’m Inviting y’all to Sylum Chat!

Please follow the instructions carefully, though the chat program is simple to use and navigate – it takes a moment to get everything in order.

Step One:

Go to discordapp.com

Create an Account

 

You’ll get an email to verify your account, which will bring you to…

 

Step Two:

Close the Discord Window/App

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Step Three:

Come back to this post and click the link that will bring you to Sylum

Sylum Discord

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Step Four:

Read the Rules/Regulation Channel!

Dive in and have fun!

No seriously guys read the Rules/Regulation Channel!!!

 

 

 

 

 

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Reminder: Question For Your Favorite Character

 

Reminder!

Want to ask your favorite character a question? Want to know more about them?

Now you can!!

We’re taking question for any and all Characters in the Sylum Universe.  Fill out the form below or reply to this post and send us your question, just make sure to tell us which character it’s for!!

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Sylum Stables: Razi

 

We’ve been introducing you to many aspects of the Sylum Universe, including the animals that live at the Manor.

This is Razi, he’ll be seen more in upcoming stories.  He’s a Black Arab, and a pain the ass.  He’s called Razi, because Nico had found the first one in Rome, during the 16th Century, about the time Ezio found Ironhide.  He was a wild, high strung Black Arab, that he stole from the Borgias.  The Stallion reminded him so much of his Razi from Rome: stubborn, fiesty, and always giving him grief, hence the name.

The Razi in the barn is a few generations past the original, but he’s still stubborn, fiesty, and only lets Nico ride him.  Warrick usually has some comments about Nico’s ‘Stallions’, but he saves that for private company.

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Questions For Your Favorite Character

 

 

We’re putting out a fun challenge to y’all!

This is your chance to directly talk to Sylum Characters!

Have a question for your favorite character?  Want to know more about them?

Now’s your chance!! Send them all those questions you’ve been dying to ask!

They’ll answer your questions over the next few months – depending on how many are asked, and if they aren’t being too shy!

Fill out the form below and we’ll pass your questions along to the appropriate character!

Go back

Your message has been sent

 

 

 

 

 

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Throwback Thursday: Nicholas J. Finch – Conversations in Real Time

 

It’s a New Year and while I’m working on the next book, I wanted to take the moment to push the first one!  I’m still trying to get to 100 sales – we’re almost there!

So I’m here asking y’all for your time and help.  If you’re read the book – please leave a review where you bought it.  Just take a few seconds to write out a few words – seriously this will be more helpful than anything.   You can also leave a quick/note on the Nicholas J. Finch Page here on the blog – so when people get referred to it, they can see comments/reviews instantly before clicking the links.

I’ve also noticed a few hits on goodreads – if you have an account add the book to your list and give it a quick review or star rating!

If you haven’t bought it, now is a good time!

Conversations in Real Time:

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.

Format: Epub, Mobi, PDF, Ibook … etc

Price: .99 cents

Where:

Barnes & Noble

Kobo

iTunes/iBooks

Smashwords (Note: Mobi and PDF can be found on Smashwords)

 

 

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Sylum Inspiration: Éomer

Lealta: Lead Hunter

Éomer was a son of the House of Eorl and the nephew of Chieftain Theoden. He was the son of Theodwyn (sister to Theoden) and Eomund, and the twin brother of Éowyn. When he was only seven years old, his father was killed in battle and his mother died of grief. Éowyn and Éomer were raised in his uncle’s household as if they were his own children.

Morgana had sent her spies, and the most famous only known as Wormtongue, had tried to persuade Theoden not to send his famed Horsemen to Arthur’s Aide. Éowyn exposed his lies and accused of him of inappropriate behavior. Éomer threw him off the castle battlements, killing him instantly.

When Chieftain Theoden discovered the deception, he sent his famed Riders Rohan under the leadership of his nephew Éomer, to help Arthur Pendragon in his struggle with Mordred. In the battle he discovers his sister hiding as a soldier, when he sees her fighting Morgana. After she gives the killing blow, he runs to her aid, when Mordred tries to get revenge. Before Mordred could raise his sword, Éomer thrusts his sword between Mordred’s shoulder blades, effectively gutting the King’s enemy.

After the battle and subsequent ‘Death of Arthur’, Éomer encourages his sister to go to the Queen’s side, to help her with the loss of the King. She returns to his side a day later, persuading him to talk to the King’s Second in Command, Lancelot. Trusting his sister, he goes to Lancelot to discover the truth about his King and Queen.

A year later, he is Turned on the same day as his sister.

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Blog Maintenance

Quick Update: Blog Maintenance

 

I had tried to avoid doing this until after Advent, but it got to a point I had to updates or cause more problems.  The Blog at this moment has been fully updated, along with themes and plugins.  This is a somewhat test and announcement – I’m hoping it posts to where it should be posting, and I won’t be screaming for the next two weeks because Advent posts aren’t doing what they are supposed to.

*crosses fingers*

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Sylum Christmas Card Exchange 2016: List Sent Out

Christmas SAS 2010

Sylum Christmas Card Exchange: 2016

 

Just to let all those participating that the list has been sent out!  If there are any questions please contact me at sylumclan@yahoo.com

Also for a special treat this Advent Season!  

To celebrate the holidays – it’s Snowing on the Sylum Blog!!

Visit the main page of the blog and wait for a few seconds.

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December is Wiki Wiki Month

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As Advent approaches … *runs around flailing* … sorry about that.

While Advent is being posted, I’ll be working on updates on the Wiki Wiki.  This will include adding some new characters, removing some that aren’t working, and updated bios to fit updated storyline.

Once finished I’ll make one large announcement.

Though if you want to stalk the wiki during December to figure out what is new, have fun with that!

 

 

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