Dim Sum Mysteries

[MarkSen]

Hi there! Mark Sen, here. So, AnytaSunday suggested to post a topic for my story, Dim Sum Mysteries, here, to get more potential readers. So, here's the link: Dim Sum Mysteries

 

Dim Sum Mysteries is a romance/mystery/thriller story in a modern, high-school setting, though I try to keep a light-hearted atmosphere throughout the story so it doesn't get too heavy. I think the story is suited for teenagers and older, but I may include certain scenes of violence in future chapters, so you have been warned. Also, there may be sex too later on, if you don't mind reading sexy stuff. If you have any thoughts and suggestions, please post them here.

 

I've already written up to chapter 14, but I'm still editing and waiting for feedback from my beta-reader before I finish editing. I'll post updates to this thread whenever a new chapter is up.

[AnytaSunday]

Yeah, I think it's good to start a thread for this story. There's a lot of great stuff in the first chapters, from quirky and interesting characters, to snappy dialogue with the story moving at a good pace.

 

You have me curious and hooked to reading more. It seems to me that you're really interested in writing too, so having this thread here will be great to also get some constructive criticism.

 

Um, anyway, when's the next chappy coming out?

 

 

Sweetness,

Anyta

Edited May 21, 2011 by AnytaSunday

[AnytaSunday]

Ohhhh I see chapters four and five are up! Sweet.

 

Looking forward to reading them in the next day or two! Thanks for posting and all the hard work.

[MarkSen]

I was about to announce that the new chapters are up, but you beat me to it. Well, chapters 4 and 5 are up.

[AnytaSunday]

LOL--yeah! I was rummaging around for a link to your story, then thought I'd just put it up there for ya. But I see you're on to it, so I'll be more patient in future. hehe.

 

[MarkSen]

So sorry for the lack of updates. I had exams all week so progress has been real slow. Anyway, I'm almost done with the next chapter, so stay tuned.

[MarkSen]

Looks like Chapter 6 is up.

[AnytaSunday]

Woohoo! I've read the first four chapters and I'm impressed. Just want to leave a note to say keep the awesome work up!

[MarkSen]

I just finished my exams. Sorry for the long wait. I'm going to be putting up chapter 7 and 8 soon, so hold on a little longer! Should be up either later today or tomorrow.

[AnytaSunday]

Hope your exams went well, Mark! Now I bet you can really enjoy the summer--I imagine you'd have more time for writing? Maybe, if us readers a lucky, huh?

 

Cool.

[MarkSen]

Definitely! I'd probably finish this story during the holidays, so you guys can read the whole thing during the holidays too.

[AnytaSunday]

In chapter five and six, I could see a development of your 'voice'. The writing, swift transitions, witty lines and description beats and dialogue have strengthened--become tighter. You always remind the reader of the stakes and you do a fantastic job of knowing when to raise them.

 

I also admire how the relationship is taking it's time, it gives me the time to get to know the characters more, so that when things do happen, it feels more important and meaningful.

 

Thank you for writing and posting for us!

[MarkSen]

Thank you!

 

Chapter 7 - Heads Up is up now. I hope you guys enjoy.

[AnytaSunday]

Hey, you totally should post that cover art for this story here, it's awesome.

[MarkSen]

Okay, so chapter 8 is still in moderation and chapter 9 should be ready pretty soon. I just discovered a major plot hole in chapter 10, so I had to rewrite whole chunks of it, as well as some of chapters 11 and 12. But since I'm on my holidays now, I've got extra time.

 

Also, I'm thinking of starting a graphic novella of Dim Sum Mysteries. I might get started on it once Dim Sum Mysteries gets its 12th chapter on GA. Should be fun.

[MarkSen]

Chapter 8 - Requiem is up now. Please have a read.

[MarkSen]

Hi everyone. Looks like Chapter 9 - The Main Course Begins is up. Hope you enjoy!

[MarkSen]

Sorry for not updating. I've been ... busy. Anyway, Chapter 10 is still going through moderation/approval, so check back soon to see if it's up already or not.

[MarkSen]

Okay, here it is. Chapter 10 - Feathery Days.

[MarkSen]

Hey everyone. Sorry I haven't been updating as frequently as I have before. I'm almost done editing chapter 11 and 12, so please be patient. I'll try to upload both within a short time from each other, so anyone who is even reading this story can enjoy two more chapters.

[MarkSen]

Hi. Chapter 11 - Uncertainty is up, so please enjoy.

[MarkSen]

Oh lookie! Chapter 12 - Second Serving has been approved.

[AnytaSunday]

Wow, you're so fast with your chappies, woohoo. Now to get some time to read 'em, lol. Will read one right after I down a little lunch.

[MarkSen]

Thanks for reading so far. There's more to come, but unfortunately, I'll be traveling to Europe tomorrow for 3 weeks so I won't be able to update. So please be patient! I promise to come back with new chapters.

 

Oh, and here's Chapter 13 - Puzzles and Cookies ... enjoy!

[Quey]

Aha, another chapter. Oh, but i'm beta-reading it so i already know haha

 

Too bad you won't be able to update Mark. You'd better be back with like ten new chapters or something as compensation for making me wait.