Alveric2

The leaves are falling.  The days shorten.  Winter is coming.  Time for me to emerge from my dwelling, briefly to communicate with my fellow beings before hibernation sets in. When last I wrote to you, I was determined to ignore my affliction (Curse Parkinson and the horse he rode in on.) and carry on writing.  I'd underestimated my adversary.  I existed very much like Theoden under the thrall of Grima.  Fortunately for me, there is no Grima Wormtongue, just a loving and patient spouse and sympathetic family.  No Saruman, just the usual, ancient adversary who delights in human despair.  I've had no visitations from Gandalf the White yet, but

I would like to thank all who sent well wishes for my birthday.  You’ve played no small role in making that a happy day.  I’m also encouraged to write this message you are now reading, for you all deserve an explanation for my recent slowness and inconsistency.  It’s not due to a loss of desire to write nor to that common nemesis, writers block. Six years ago next month, I began experiencing difficulty walking and keeping my balance.  After several months, it became impossible to ignore the problem.  I eventually went to a neurologist who diagnosed me with Parkinson’s disease.  That was five years ago last August.  I

I'm going to do something I've not done before.  I'm going to list all of the projects I'm currently working on and ask for feed back.  I can't say what effect this may have.  I doubt it will bring any tales to a stop, it may, however speed some up, if the interest is strong enough.  Here they are ordered according to how close to completion each is, from about halfway to just some random thoughts: The Lady and the Bronze Mask - This one has the highest priority and should be the most familiar to everyone. The Reluctant Centauress - The first chapter is just about ready - A young, female engineer, circa 1890. unwittingly becomes involved wi