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8/27/10 - Meanwhile...
This week, we've got a special comic by the lovely and talented KM Ricker! This is a little glimpse at what's going on while all the books are taking place. (This on in particular happens during Book 1.) If you're lucky, she might just make another one...
8/20/10 - Conditioning
And they say Clerics never do any work...
8/13/10 - Apple Boy
In which Fell and the Warriors fight on horses...
8/6/10 - The Winter Ball Revisited
A retelling of Wraith Ravin's finest hour...
7/30/10 - A Thief in the Night
Rai Ravin certainly knows how to make an entrance...
7/23/10 - Boulder-Dash
In which Wisteria becomes just one of the boys...
7/16/10 - Den of Thieves
In which Wraith Ravin is quite literally thrown into a Den of Thieves...
7/7/10 - Happy Anniversary, SFA!
It's been three years now since our very first post. Kind of fitting that today we're posting a revision of Chapter 1.
And we're hoping to wrap up revisions this month, so we can get back to writing Book 2. To celebrate, we're giving you this week's update early. Enjoy! Thanks for reading!
Best,
KL & JLY
7/2/10 - Tales of Eastridge: Parental Problems
To be fair, Eastridge isn't law school...
6/25/10 - Tales of Eastridge: Beginnings
It's not always easy getting to Eastridge...
6/18/10 - Tales of Eastridge: No One Ever Expects the Butterfly
Vega Brennan. So beautiful she'll steal your heart...and your purse.
6/11/10 - Tales of Eastridge: Quelyk C. Namaskar, Inventor Extraordinaire
Sometimes all you need is a little push...
6/4/10 - Tales of Eastridge: The Storyteller Knows Death
Unlike Chant, here's a Student who knows how to celebrate in moderation. Another guest author from the Tales of Eastridge beta.
5/28/10 - Tales of Eastridge: Chant's Road to Eastridge
For awhile, we've been talking about the Tales of Eastridge beta, so it seemed about time to share with you all some of what our beta writers have been doing. We first asked the writers to show a scene before their character makes it to Eastridge. We hope you enjoy this week's post featuring a Thief whose mentors have started celebrating a little too hard a little too early.
5/21/10 - Rai's Prologue Redux
Today, we're trying something new. This prologue was written with the idea that we would keep Fell's prologue, then have this one followed by Averi's coin scene, then Wisteria's prologue. Hope you enjoy it!
5/14/10 - Winter Ball Redux
Today, JLY and I are bringing you a look at the kind of rewrites we've been working on for Book 1. Here are a couple of the Winter Ball scenes that we're trying out. Can you spot what's new? One thing to note-- these scenes are excerpted from the larger chapter (there are scenes missing in between them).
5/7/10 - Redux of Chapter 2
And now, skipping ahead a little bit, this is how we're thinking about introducing Wisteria. To give you some background, we're planning to keep most of her prologue (with a few changes) and have her show up at Eastridge in Chapter 2, after the initial settling-in has taken place. We hope you enjoy what we've been working on.
4/30/10 - Nornese Lessons Concluded
We hope you enjoy the conclusion of KM Ricker's Nornese Lessons. And! You can also take a look at the Cleric faculty! You can send your thanks to KM Ricker. ^_~
4/24/10 - Nornese Lessons
Taking a break from the redux marathon, this week we've got a special guest spot... Take a look at the lovely and talented KM Ricker's scene of the professors of Eastridge. Take a look and see how the SFA faculty makes decisions! We hope you have fun reading!
4/16/10 - Redux IV
And now, something a little less prologue-y.
4/9/10 - Redux Part III
And...take three! Also, if you want to get a better idea about what our goals are in rewriting this intro, check out our blog.
4/2/10 - Redux Part II
JLY and I have decided to play a game of sorts. We're going to write at least three different beginnings to SFA. So please feel free to keep leaving us comments on the forum or sending us emails at eastridge@schoolforadventurers.com and enjoy take 2 of SFA Redux!
3/25/10 - Redux
Lately, in what little free time we can manage to scrimp together, we've been working on revising the opening for SFA, Book 1, Chapter 1. While we're both very fond of the prologues, we've been thinking that from the point of view of sending it to an agent, they're a little bit clunky and not very representative of the rest of SFA. To that end, today we want to share with you the first few pages of the revised prologue.
As our readers that have been with us from the beginning, we really value your opinions. Please try to keep an open mind, and we'd be happy to hear what you think...*cringe*
3/19/10 - ...And Beyond
For a number of reasons, including and in no particular order:
1. KL having a family crisis
2. JLY having a thesis
3. A writing workshop we went to last weekend and
4. The need for more time with book 2
...we've decided to put book 2 on hold. When we do write, for the next few months we're hoping to do some rewriting to the first book. As for the website, we'll keep posting, but we're going to hold off on continuing book 2 until we have book 1 where we want it to be.
Book 2 has been a lot of fun so far, but to be honest, we've had to rush it, so it's more of a rough draft than what we'd like to put out. We hope you'll understand that we've had a lot of much-less-fun things going on, and as a result, we don't want to keep pushing forward at the expense of telling a better story.
Instead, we'll be bringing you samples of the rewrites and character studies. We hope you enjoy this week's scene, which is a look at everyone's favorite thief.
3/12/10 - Bath...
Because even travelers eventually need to get clean...
3/5/10 - Bed...
So a Warrior and a Princess wake up in an inn... It seems like there should be a joke in here somewhere. If you have a good (family-appropriate) conclusion, email it to eastridge@schoolforadventurers.com. If we get anything particularly clever, we'll share it with everyone.
2/26/10 - An Invitation
Sounds like a party.
2/19/10 - Sleeping Arrangements
Welcome to Chapter 9: The Sorceress and the Sword!
2/12/10 - Happy Fire Festival!
We hope you enjoy this special Valentine's Day Post. In honor of this romantic holiday, we're giving you a scene from just before they left on their In-Action Assignment. We hope you enjoy seeing how Easden celebrates!
Special thanks to our friends DA and JC for instructing us on the challenging subject of shopping etiquette.
2/5/10 - Barring
After last week's title, this seemed like the logical title for a scene that takes place...in a bar.
1/29/10 - Bartering
Who knew Annalise had a heart?
1/22/10 - Blessed
1/15/10 - Road Trip
Too bad there's no mixed tape to get them through this road trip...
1/8/10 - Waking Up
Looks like someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning...
1/1/10 - Crossroads
Happy New Year from SFA! This week's post all goes back to that age-old question of what did people do before cell phones?
12/25/09 - Into the House of Allora
That's one way to get a Cleric...Happy New Year from SFA! This week's post all goes back to that age-old question of what did people do before cell phones?
12/24/09 - Gift-Giving
Check out Turning Phrases for a special holiday scene from SFA Modern!
12/18/09 - Blasted
So a Warrior, a Thief, and a Cleric walk into a cliff. Ouch. On second thought, that doesn't make any sense, yet that's still not enough to stop us from posting it.
12/11/09 - Sunk
Because you didn't think it would all be smooth sailing, did you?
12/4/09 - Welcome to Serath
And we do mean 'welcome' in the loosest sense of the word.
11/27/09 - Lily
Because Rai makes one cute girl...
11/20/09 - Shipped and Kissed
We have a double post for you this week. Your favorite adventurers are finally getting shipped off. After that, you'll have to read the post to see exactly who is kissing who.
11/13/09 - Port
Really. If you know us at all, is there any way you didn't see this coming?
We hope you enjoy the start of Chapter 8: Across the Sea!
11/6/09 - The Old City
Sometimes you have to cover your tracks... Because you never know who's watching...
10/30/09 - Leaving
And you thought this day would never come...
10/28/09 - The Most Charming Picture of Them All
He can't find his way to Thief class, but he found his way onto KM Ricker's art page... And your hearts?
10/23/09 - Finals
Finals had to roll around sooner or later...
10/21/09 - Cross
Because KM Ricker thought it was time for someone new.
10/16/09 - Stuck
Because there's just no getting around some things... Or some people.
And! KM Ricker's got Torrent up, so be sure to check out his new picture!
10/9/09 - Swords and Sorcery
Well, really, just one sword... but there is a lot of sorcery.
10/2/09 - Annalise and Torrent
Because there's no better pair to plan a trip than a rugged Warrior and a prim Mage.
9/30/09 - Fell's Upgrade
Who says KM Ricker neglects our boys? Check out Fell's second year profile picture!
9/25/09 - Add Vice
Were you really expecting anyone else?
Also, check out Part 2 of Behind the Scenes: The Warrior Faculty on our blog!
9/23/09 - Artistic Wednesday
Don't forget to check out Ricker's latest installment of second-year art!
9/18/09 - Advice
You didn't really think that they'd send them off without a little field training, did you?
Also, don't forget to check out KMRicker's amazing third-year illustration of Lady Annalise Emberlynn!
9/11/09 - Tryouts
It really shouldn't be that hard to find the right Cleric for the job... right?
And don't forget to check out Wisteria Ling's second-year profile pic on KM Ricker's page!
9/4/09 - Tryouts
What do you do when you have a spot to fill on your team? What any good cheerleading squad, football team, or reality TV show does: hold Tryouts!
9/2/09 - Artistic Wednesdays with KM Ricker
KM Ricker will be posting a new profile picture on Wednesdays! It's scientifically been proven that praise makes Ricker draw more... Well, okay, at the very least, it hasn't been proven to hurt. Let her know what you think of the new pictures!
8/31/09 - Voted Off
There can only be one...
8/28/09 - Still Complicated
Today's post is short, but we couldn't resist leaving it at a cliff-hanger this week. Though JLY thinks the answer will be obvious, KL wants to see how well everyone knows us. The conclusion will be posted on Monday.
8/23/09 - Behind the Scenes: The Mage Faculty
Today, we're taking a look at the Mage faculty. We'll also be taking questions in the "comments" section. Check it out on our blog!
8/21/09 - Vinden's Handiwork and Complications
Leave it to Vinden to slaughter everyone on the team... Too bad that's the least of their problems.
Don't forget to check out our new authors' blog: turningphrases.blogspot.com! Not only will you get to hear about what we've been up to, but you can also check out a first look at one of KMRicker's amazing, new second-year profile pics!
8/19/09 - Turning Phrases
Because one blog is better than two?
8/14/09 - Improvisational Battle and So, A Cleric and Five Warriors Are In the Middle of a Forest...
So, a Cleric and five Warriors walk into a forest... what else could it be but Improvisational Battle?
8/7/09 - Kill
Well, The Game had to end sometime...
7/31/09 - Fella and Star-Crossed
Really, the only thing surprising about this should be that it's taken us this long to make these puns. Looks like Fell's having a surprisingly good time at the Winter Ball. And it's even odds as to whether or not Lyre will get punched for what he's about to do next...
7/24/09 - Three Ribbons and An Ambush
Well, the Kat's out of the bag. Maybe Averi should have belled that Kat. It looks like it's going to be a delicate game of Kat and mouse. (We could go on like this for days, and KMRicker aka The Queen of Puns isn't even here. All Hail Queen Ricker, Queen of Puns!)
7/17/09 - ...Waiting and Having a Ball
Just what are Rai and Lyre doing while Averi and Wisteria are getting ready?
7/14/09 - Dressed
From time to time, we like to create wildly ambitious goals and then struggle furiously to reach them. For instance, those of you who were with us last year might remember our mad rush to finish Book 1. So we've decided to step it up and get more writing done. And with more writing come more updates. So here's a bonus Tuesday update.
Averi and Wisteria tackle the age-old issue of what to wear to the Ball...
7/10/09 - Crossed
Not even Averi could've seen this one coming.
And, since we know you're all curious about what the Mage faculty looks like, here's some bonus art for SFA's two-year anniversary!
- As always, the art is by our lovely and talented KM Ricker.
7/7/09 - Two Years Already?
On 7/7/07 JLY and I first launched schoolforadventurers.com. And since then, we've posted a weekly update every Friday for the past two years. We've even had some weeks when we've posted M/W/F. That's... A lot of posts.
We'll have a special post on Friday-- in addition to the scene, there'll also be some art. But for now, enjoy this adorable comic by KM Ricker:
If you like it, it never hurts to throw some praise at her.
7/3/09 - It's a Trap!
Apparently, it's a trap.
6/26/09 - Asked and Answered & The Game's Afoot
Rai and Averi finally get some alone time...or something like that.
6/19/09 - Rai, Wisteria, and the Winter Ball
Looks like Wisteria's more popular than she thought...
6/12/09 - Invited
It didn't go so well the last time a boy asked Wisteria Ling to the Winter Ball. Let's see if this year is any better...
6/5/09 - Fell's Date
It's anyone's guess who Fell Farmington will end up taking to the Winter Ball...
