# Stormed Fortress: Status Updates **URL:** \ **Category:** Wars of Light and Shadow\ **Tags:** 08-StormedFortress\ **Created:** [June 4, 2004, 8:56pm UTC](https://forum.paravia.com/t/stormed-fortress-status-updates/184 "2004-06-04T20:56:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 16
**Author:** ![archivebot](https://forum.paravia.com/user_avatar/forum.paravia.com/archivebot/32/50_2.png) [@archivebot](https://forum.paravia.com/u/archivebot)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2005, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.paravia.com/t/stormed-fortress-status-updates/184/301 "2005-12-18T18:26:00Z")
_originally posted by Jay\_Jay_ {She's been taking lessons in taunting from someone we know!} 😉 ---
**Author:** ![archivebot](https://forum.paravia.com/user_avatar/forum.paravia.com/archivebot/32/50_2.png) [@archivebot](https://forum.paravia.com/u/archivebot)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2005, 12:45am UTC](https://forum.paravia.com/t/stormed-fortress-status-updates/184/302 "2005-12-19T00:45:00Z")
_originally posted by Hannah_ No need for a link. It took me approximately three minutes to locate the snippet. Very delicious indeed. Glad that the character in this snippet other than 'the bard' shall continue to be a presence in Stormed Fortress. Speaking of stormed fortresses, it's snowing! In Portland. \*happy snow dance!\* ---
**Author:** ![archivebot](https://forum.paravia.com/user_avatar/forum.paravia.com/archivebot/32/50_2.png) [@archivebot](https://forum.paravia.com/u/archivebot)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2005, 4:06am UTC](https://forum.paravia.com/t/stormed-fortress-status-updates/184/303 "2005-12-19T04:06:00Z")
_originally posted by Maurice Peter Vialle_ A bit of searching! #@$%@# Took a lot more than three minutes…but worth it. However, I am nowhere near nerdy enough to know how to post a link. ---
**Author:** ![archivebot](https://forum.paravia.com/user_avatar/forum.paravia.com/archivebot/32/50_2.png) [@archivebot](https://forum.paravia.com/u/archivebot)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2005, 4:08am UTC](https://forum.paravia.com/t/stormed-fortress-status-updates/184/304 "2005-12-19T04:08:00Z")
_originally posted by Maurice Peter Vialle_ And Janny, thanks for the Anniversary present. ---
**Author:** ![archivebot](https://forum.paravia.com/user_avatar/forum.paravia.com/archivebot/32/50_2.png) [@archivebot](https://forum.paravia.com/u/archivebot)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2005, 2:52pm UTC](https://forum.paravia.com/t/stormed-fortress-status-updates/184/305 "2005-12-19T14:52:00Z")
_originally posted by Trys_ > **quote:** > > She's been taking lessons in taunting from someone we know! Must be something that happens when one becomes a published author. \ ---
**Author:** ![archivebot](https://forum.paravia.com/user_avatar/forum.paravia.com/archivebot/32/50_2.png) [@archivebot](https://forum.paravia.com/u/archivebot)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2005, 9:04pm UTC](https://forum.paravia.com/t/stormed-fortress-status-updates/184/306 "2005-12-19T21:04:00Z")
_originally posted by Blue_ Uh, does anyone have a link for at least the newsgroup in question? ---
**Author:** ![archivebot](https://forum.paravia.com/user_avatar/forum.paravia.com/archivebot/32/50_2.png) [@archivebot](https://forum.paravia.com/u/archivebot)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2005, 4:45am UTC](https://forum.paravia.com/t/stormed-fortress-status-updates/184/307 "2005-12-20T04:45:00Z")
_originally posted by Jay\_Jay_ Yes. 😃 [taunting] but first you'll have to promise me your firstborn child… [Hint: her name is Julie Czerneda, and she DOES have a website…] ---
**Author:** ![archivebot](https://forum.paravia.com/user_avatar/forum.paravia.com/archivebot/32/50_2.png) [@archivebot](https://forum.paravia.com/u/archivebot)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2005, 5:35am UTC](https://forum.paravia.com/t/stormed-fortress-status-updates/184/308 "2005-12-20T05:35:00Z")
_originally posted by Sandtiger_ ::laugh at Trys:: I think it's a matter of learning from the best! Here you go Blue … _(link removed)_ And as I said - it was posted on Oct. 10th. I am actually going to be out of town for the next month, so I likely won't be stopping in (Unless very lucky) Meanwhile, all the best of the season to all of you - and my good wishes that the coming year be full of creativity, laughter, friends, and loved ones. Sandtiger ::Who needs to start packing since she leaves bright and early tomorrow morning:: ---
**Author:** ![archivebot](https://forum.paravia.com/user_avatar/forum.paravia.com/archivebot/32/50_2.png) [@archivebot](https://forum.paravia.com/u/archivebot)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2005, 10:20am UTC](https://forum.paravia.com/t/stormed-fortress-status-updates/184/309 "2005-12-20T10:20:00Z")
_originally posted by Trys_ Ummm, December 10th I think. Trys ---
**Author:** ![archivebot](https://forum.paravia.com/user_avatar/forum.paravia.com/archivebot/32/50_2.png) [@archivebot](https://forum.paravia.com/u/archivebot)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2005, 11:55am UTC](https://forum.paravia.com/t/stormed-fortress-status-updates/184/310 "2005-12-20T11:55:00Z")
_originally posted by Sandtiger_ Ooops. How did that happen??? I guess I am a few months behind. ::laugh:: Dec. 10th. 😃 Sandtiger ---
**Author:** ![jannywurts](https://forum.paravia.com/user_avatar/forum.paravia.com/jannywurts/32/31_2.png) [@jannywurts](https://forum.paravia.com/u/jannywurts)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2005, 3:55pm UTC](https://forum.paravia.com/t/stormed-fortress-status-updates/184/311 "2005-12-29T15:55:00Z")
Into Chapter 8 - which admittedly crawled thru all the delights of family and holiday celebrations. Now - quick!!! - before the inevitable slog thru tax stuff starts for year's end (No, New Years is not my favorite time of year! 😃 ) let's see if I can push it over the edge into the charged scene that's lying in wait for the setting scene to touch off… I was going to post a new preview on Christmas Day for a Holiday present to you fans, but, well, I didn't get too-it. So it'll be soon rather than lately. The difficulty (read brain burn) is in FINDING any scene that doesn't open up too much of a spoiler!!! This is a wrap sequence volume, and everthing on all fronts MOVES. (Wry shrug) Not much deadspace or developmental opening for anysort of teaser to tickle. ---
**Author:** ![archivebot](https://forum.paravia.com/user_avatar/forum.paravia.com/archivebot/32/50_2.png) [@archivebot](https://forum.paravia.com/u/archivebot)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2005, 12:47am UTC](https://forum.paravia.com/t/stormed-fortress-status-updates/184/312 "2005-12-31T00:47:00Z")
_originally posted by fhcbandmom_ We really won't mind if you "spoiler" us, Janney! 😉 Happy New Year to all! ---
**Author:** ![archivebot](https://forum.paravia.com/user_avatar/forum.paravia.com/archivebot/32/50_2.png) [@archivebot](https://forum.paravia.com/u/archivebot)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2005, 12:48am UTC](https://forum.paravia.com/t/stormed-fortress-status-updates/184/313 "2005-12-31T00:48:00Z")
_originally posted by fhcbandmom_ We really won't mind if you "spoiler" us, Janny! 😉 sorry - fat fingers Happy New Year to all! ---
**Author:** ![jannywurts](https://forum.paravia.com/user_avatar/forum.paravia.com/jannywurts/32/31_2.png) [@jannywurts](https://forum.paravia.com/u/jannywurts)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2006, 11:58pm UTC](https://forum.paravia.com/t/stormed-fortress-status-updates/184/314 "2006-01-03T23:58:00Z")
Main Chapter 8 is proceeding nicely - to two different Breton traditional bands…which could (hah!!!) maybe give you a clue. Or not! And tonight, the nuisance that goes with success - TAXES. Ugly boring stuff, bare figures. Takes a big stick to make me dig into book keeping. Like the fridge is empty, there are NO movies, and I've read all the books… :0 ---
**Author:** ![jannywurts](https://forum.paravia.com/user_avatar/forum.paravia.com/jannywurts/32/31_2.png) [@jannywurts](https://forum.paravia.com/u/jannywurts)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2006, 10:31pm UTC](https://forum.paravia.com/t/stormed-fortress-status-updates/184/315 "2006-01-04T22:31:00Z")
Ok - whew - far along enough now, that I can really start posting STATUS. Stormed Fortress's draft, today, main chapter eight's hit page 24 and the hot action begins! with a knock at the door… 😃 Total page count of the drafted manuscript, (yaaaay!!!) cracked the 500 mark. Specifically, officially, 501. THIS is the moment I've been waiting for…because the pileup now goes into avalanche…get a grip!!! Because the ride from here will be fast, hairy, and filled with hairpin twists. Oh boy…can our cast conspire to make a sled ride, or WHAT? And Now - to take this smile to the rear desk, and bust up on the tax figures…hmmp. ---
**Author:** ![archivebot](https://forum.paravia.com/user_avatar/forum.paravia.com/archivebot/32/50_2.png) [@archivebot](https://forum.paravia.com/u/archivebot)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2006, 11:23pm UTC](https://forum.paravia.com/t/stormed-fortress-status-updates/184/316 "2006-01-04T23:23:00Z")
_originally posted by Juliana_ Hi Janny So… What does that mean in terms of possible publications dates? Not to rush you or anything!!! ---
**Author:** ![archivebot](https://forum.paravia.com/user_avatar/forum.paravia.com/archivebot/32/50_2.png) [@archivebot](https://forum.paravia.com/u/archivebot)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2006, 11:25pm UTC](https://forum.paravia.com/t/stormed-fortress-status-updates/184/317 "2006-01-04T23:25:00Z")
_originally posted by Auna_ A direct link: _(link removed)_ Can't wait to read that chapter! ---
**Author:** ![archivebot](https://forum.paravia.com/user_avatar/forum.paravia.com/archivebot/32/50_2.png) [@archivebot](https://forum.paravia.com/u/archivebot)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2006, 9:32am UTC](https://forum.paravia.com/t/stormed-fortress-status-updates/184/318 "2006-01-05T09:32:00Z")
_originally posted by nathan_ The UK Traitor's Knot was about 500 pages when finished I think. Are you sure you're going to be able to squeeze everything into this volume to complete this arc of the story Janny? And does this mean that we are going to be treated to a gorgeous epic (1000+ pages suits me fine, all the more to enjoy). Don't leave us hanging on the cliff again please Janny!!! I don't think that my poor heart could take it. ---
**Author:** ![archivebot](https://forum.paravia.com/user_avatar/forum.paravia.com/archivebot/32/50_2.png) [@archivebot](https://forum.paravia.com/u/archivebot)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2006, 10:04am UTC](https://forum.paravia.com/t/stormed-fortress-status-updates/184/319 "2006-01-05T10:04:00Z")
_originally posted by Trys_ nathan, It's worth point out that Janny is counting 'manuscript' pages… not final book pages which because of page size, font size, line spacing, etc. is usually smaller. Trys ---
**Author:** ![archivebot](https://forum.paravia.com/user_avatar/forum.paravia.com/archivebot/32/50_2.png) [@archivebot](https://forum.paravia.com/u/archivebot)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2006, 11:30am UTC](https://forum.paravia.com/t/stormed-fortress-status-updates/184/320 "2006-01-05T11:30:00Z")
_originally posted by Hunter_ If you look at the sample manuscript page under "Author's notes / tips for …", you'll see that manuscript pages look like they're double spaced… so editors can make their suggestions… so when typeset properly this will reduce page count… Without having looked, I'm sure in the TK topic somewhere is what the final manuscript page count was for TK… and possibly for PG… that's probably a better guide. [Previous page](https://forum.paravia.com/t/stormed-fortress-status-updates/184.md?page=15) [Next page](https://forum.paravia.com/t/stormed-fortress-status-updates/184.md?page=17)