Tamsyn Vire

Okay, so I haven't posted for a hot second. Someone pointed out a problem with chapter 9 and I haven't been able to get past it.
However, I did have a break through the other day and things are moving again. HOWEVER.....
This has also made a LOT of work for me. But I am working as fast as I can to get this chapter out.
-Tamsyn

🐢🕊️ Friday Update!

Well...

I didn't make it to the finish line this week. 😂

The brain was not braining, the words were not wording, and despite my best efforts (and an emergency application of chips, salsa, and tacos), this week's chapter of **Mark of Deepshell** isn't ready.

I'm not going to rush the ending just to hit a posting date, so I'm giving myself another week to finish it properly.

No dramatic hiatus. No disappearing into the ocean. Just a missed Friday.

**I'll see you next week.** 🐢🤍🕊️

— Tamsyn

Update!


There are some things moving behind the scenes.


First: I’m moving my posting day to Fridays.


Why, you might ask?


Great question. 😂


I’m now writing Mark of Deepshell Monday through Thursday, with new chapters posting on Friday.

Friday through Sunday is officially becoming Until You Break time.


I haven’t had enough uninterrupted time to really dig into the UYB rewrite, and I want to finally give that draft the attention it deserves. So I’m splitting my week: MoD gets the weekdays, and my MC world gets the weekends.


I know a few people were disappointed when I took UYB down, and I completely understand. But with how massive this rewrite has become, I honestly couldn’t leave the old version up while changing so much behind the scenes.


The chapters that were around 2,000 words are becoming closer to 5,000. Characters and scenes I originally cut are coming back. Relationships are getting more room to breathe. The story is getting deeper, fuller, and much closer to what I originally wanted it to be.


Basically, I’m giving UYB the love I should have given it from the beginning.

Because apparently trying to shove my book into someone else’s format was not my brightest idea.


My bad, guys. 😂


So! New Mark of Deepshell chapters on Fridays, UYB reconstruction on the weekends, and general author chaos everywhere in between.
-Tamsyn

I'M BACK, BITCHES! 🐢🕊️✨



Did you miss me?

More importantly, did you miss the emotionally constipated turtle mafia Don, the feral little druid currently ruining his carefully controlled life, and the seagull who has appointed himself everyone's problem?



Because after two months away, "Mark of Deepshell is coming back."



I needed time. More time than I originally thought I would. Life hit hard, my brain needed a chance to heal, and for once, I actually listened to it.



But I never stopped loving this story.



I never stopped thinking about Cassian and Lark.



And I sure as hell never intended to leave their story unfinished.



So dust off your shells, secure your bread from any nearby gulls, and return to Dockside.

Tamsyn Vire is back. 🐢🤍🕊️


And I have crimes to write.

🐢🕊️ A Small Update


Hi, everyone.


I wanted to let you know that I need to step away from writing for a little while.


I've been dealing with some personal things, and after a recent mental health setback, I haven't been in a place where I can give this story the heart and attention it deserves. I've tried to sit down and write several times over the last few days, but my mind just isn't there yet.


I don't know exactly how long I'll need, and I'd rather be honest than make promises I can't keep.


Thank you for every read, every comment, every heart, and every bit of encouragement you've given me. It means more than you know, and I'm looking forward to coming back to Mark of Deepshell when I'm able to give it my best again.


Until then, thank you for your patience and kindness.


— Tamsyn 🐢🕊️

PSA:

I
am temporarily abandoning my responsibilities to spend time with my sister, who is traveling halfway across the map to visit me.



Since I haven't seen her in forever, updates will be on pause for about two weeks while I remind her why she should move closer.



Posting will resume once I lovingly shove her back onto a plane.



Wish me luck. If all goes according to plan, she'll leave with a renewed appreciation for family and several local housing listings.

So close to finishing the chaoter and what happens? I forgot a term...
Now I have to build a spreadsheet and filter through all my notes to make a glossary.
🙄🤣

I regret to inform everyone that due to my health, this week's chapter will be next week. I ended up with strep and haven't been able to write. I am currently trying to catch up but I will not give you a crappy chapter just to meet the deadline.

Ya'll!!
I did a thing!!!!
https://youtu.be/GbIl8KCM-UI
I wrote lyrics and sent them to someone I know who makes music. Cassian has a theme song!!!

Okay, my little dnd mafia addicts, chapter drop times have changed.
Its still Wednesdays. But at noon instead of 5pm central.
So its lunch-break-drama-turtle-time!

CHeck this out! I was sent this photo of the main crew. Rhaz, Cassian & Lark, and of course, Rafe. I love this photo! Everyone looks amazing!
Thank you so much to the person who sent me this! I am in love with it.
-Tamsyn