Kris Me: Blog

Hi peoples,

I have another set of chapters (6) to post to finish '1 Cop's Life'. Then, I'll start posting the new second book, '2 Zaps', in a couple of days. I'll post in blocks of 5 chapters like I did for the first book. It has 105 chapters, so as long as I don't get distracted, it will take at least 22 days to post. Then, it will take another two weeks for book three, as it has 70 chapters.

The new second book partly explains why the old book 2 - 'Next Mission' is obsolete. The new version that will follow Zap has the timeline issues fixed, some people removed and others added, and some new material, so it follows on better from the first two books.

Note: The new second book is not as much about Dusty as the third is; her role is secondary. But chronologically, the new story fits in second place. I hope you like it anyway, as I had fun writing it.

Kris Me

Just in case you're wondering, I'm slowly getting my life back on track.

I've finally got my mum back into a Nursing Home. She has onset dementia, diabetes, urinary, sleeping and mobility issues. She requires 24/7 care. Unfortunately, Dad's death has exacerbated her dementia.

As far as I'm concerned, it is mentally and physically draining for one person to do this type of care for any length of time. A couple of hours of respite a week is not enough. My hat is off to those of you who do it, as I just couldn't contemplate doing it any longer than I had to.

It's been hard enough trying to sort out all the legal and other issues my dad's death left me with without looking after my mum at the same time. My siblings have not been of much help as they have their own issues.

My parents lived on 10 acres. Do you have any idea how much crap you can leave lying in the grass over a 45-year period when you don't chuck anything out, not even the weekly rubbish? Not to mention the eight falling down bush houses, old tank stands, two sheds of plant potting paraphernalia and one filled with old electrical equipment that we must deal with.

My husband and I have given up counting the trips to the local dump, metal recyclers, charities and other recycling businesses we have made over the Months. Unfortunately, he can't be here with me all the time, as he does have a real job. Flying back and forth to me for one week out of four has cost us a bomb. The idiot must love me — grin.

Anyway, I'm still battling on, and hopefully, we can get the property on the market in the next few months. That will be my next challenge, as we won't be able to fix everything wrong with the place, as it needs a total makeover. We are just concentrating on removing the rubbish and emptying the house.

So, I'll post the new, improved Dusty Series over the coming weeks just so you know I haven't faded into the ether.

Kris Me.

Hi all,
I'm reposting the Dusty Series. I've made a few changes in both original books and will post a new book called 'Zap' as the second book in the series.

I also had to fix significant timeline issues with the old second book, 'The Next Mission'. I'll try to post a set of five chapters every day or two until the new books are up on the site.

Thanks for baring with me.

Hi readers,

I'm sorry I haven't posted much lately. Due to recent events that may change.

Unfortunately, my father has passed away. He development a brain tumor and it went undiagnosed until a month ago. At least he didn't suffer for long.

He was my mother's full time carer. I've have had to quit work and will have to relocate to look after her. She has mobility issues and is prone to falling over. Stairs are a real issue.

Dad's funeral is this weekend.

Once things settle down and Mum and I have a routine, I should be able to get my updates loaded for my older stories and the new ones on-line.

I wanted to quit work to write but didn’t expect the new job of being a carer. Due to inheritance laws in Australia, it may be a year before we can make a decisionon Mum's long term care.

At least I can't say my life is dull.

Hi readers, apologies for my absence. Real life and working for a crust, can be a pain.

You may be interested to know I'm trying to get a book finished by Xmas.

The Jax books are still struggling to get out of my head. Jax 2 is half written but not finished. I'll try to get it finished over the Xmass holidays. We will see.

For some reason Zeek wanted to be introduced to you all. He pointed out to me, that Dusty's dates are a bit off in her second book and I never mentioned his involvement in her life. His story will throw off the chronicle order of her books, but that's life isn't it.

I'll post again soon,

Kris Me.