Newsletter #5 (Patreon)

Hi my loves,

Welcome back to another newsletter 👀

There’s a lot happening story-wise at the moment, but before we get into all of that, I thought we’d switch things up a little this time.

A lot of you know the characters I write. Some of you probably know my taste in fictional men a little too well by now. But I realized I’ve never really talked much about what my actual day-to-day routine looks like.

So today, I thought I’d give you a little peek behind the curtain.

A Day in the Life of Troy ☕

Most days start pretty early for me.

I’m usually up around 6:30 AM, and one of the first things I do is check Patreon. Seeing your likes, comments, messages, and reactions to episodes is genuinely one of my favorite parts of the day.

Then around 7:00 AM, I start writing.

And yes... I know how ridiculous that sounds.

Most people are having their morning coffee and answering emails while I’m sitting there planning emotional drama, shirtless men, and questionable life choices for fictional characters 😂

But honestly, that's just how my brain works.

Once I have a good writing session done and know where the next episode is heading, I usually take a break and get a quick workout in. I've recently started lifting weights and, before any of you imagine me looking like one of my personal trainer characters, let's just say I'm still working with the lowest possible weights.

Everyone starts somewhere, right?

The nice thing is that I've actually been enjoying it a lot more than I expected.

When it comes to writing itself, I tend to work a little differently than people assume.

Usually, I'll pick one story and focus heavily on it for a week, writing multiple episodes and building momentum before moving onto something else.

One thing that might surprise you is that I rarely write stories from beginning to end. Half the time, I already know the ending and several of the big moments long before I write the opening chapters. A lot of my writing process is simply figuring out how to get the characters from Point A to Point B in a way that feels natural.

Sometimes a scene changes everything.

Sometimes a character decides to do something I hadn't originally planned.

And sometimes I end up rewriting entire arcs because a story grows into something bigger than I expected.

Which brings me to what I've been working on lately.

Right now, a huge amount of my focus is going into Playing Boyfriends: Season 2.

I've been quietly working on it behind the scenes and doing everything I can to make sure it lives up to expectations. I know a lot of you have been waiting patiently for that story to return, and trust me, I want to get it into your hands as much as you want to read it.

The current plan is for it to release once My Russian Billionaire Boss wraps up.

And speaking of that story... we're getting surprisingly close to the end.

At the moment, I expect it to conclude somewhere around Episode 27 or Episode 28, though we'll see where the characters take me.

I'm actually writing the final stretch of episodes now.

A few of my beta readers have already had sneak peeks into some of episodes from My Russian Billionaire Boss, and their reactions have made me even more excited for you guys to experience it yourselves.

Hopefully you'll love it as much as they did.

The Men In My Barracks

Oh my gosh, guys...

The reaction to this story has been incredible.

I genuinely giggle every time I read the comments from people threatening me for another cliffhanger or yelling at me for teasing the Callum, Ryder, and Ashford situation for yet another episode 😭

And honestly? I get it.

I'm having way too much fun writing the tension in this story.

What started with Callum arriving at Camp Blackridge has quickly turned into something much bigger. Ryder and Callum have gone from complete strangers, to best mates, to whatever chaotic situation they currently find themselves in.

And somehow, things are only getting messier.

The thing I love most about this story is that everyone thinks they're in control... until they're not.

One secret. One wrong moment. One person finding out something they shouldn't.

And suddenly everything changes. 

Let's just say that Callum has been taking some very dangerous risks lately. And secrets have a funny way of refusing to stay buried.

I'll leave it there before I accidentally spoil something 😏

But seriously, thank you for all the support you've shown this story. Seeing how invested you guys are has made writing it an absolute blast.

Lakeside Bro Code

This story deserves a little attention too.

As you guys know, Personal Trainers get an exclusive story every month along with bonus scenes from existing series, and Lakeside Bro Code is definitely one of my favorite PT stories in a while.

Over the past few months, a lot of my stories have leaned heavily into romance alongside the spice.

This one?

This one is a little different.

It's playful. It's reckless. It's full of bad decisions, summer energy, and that very specific kind of tension that happens when two guys spend a little too much time around each other.

And honestly... it's been so much fun to write.

The accompanying images for this story are also some of my favorite visuals I've created so far. I've spent a ridiculous amount of time trying to make them feel cinematic and immersive, and I hope you guys are enjoying them as much as I enjoyed putting them together.

And then there's Colt.Massive build. Marine. Completely relaxed about everything. The kind of guy who doesn't seem to realize the effect he has on gay men...or maybe he does and he loves playing along ;)

Which, of course, makes him even more dangerous.Let's just say that if you've been enjoying the energy of this story so far, you're going to have a very good time with what's coming next.

Gym buddies... I think the Personal Trainers can already vouch for this one 👀

If you've been curious about the story, this is definitely one worth checking out through an upgrade of membership or grabbing it from the Patreon Shop.P.S. Gym Buddies will get access to Part 5 of Lakeside Bro Code because I couldn't resist giving you one filthy trip to the lakehouse.

My Best Friend's Brother – Dylan

JAKE AND STACEY ARE IN PARIS.

Finally 😭

The story is literally called My Best Friend's Brother, so it only felt right to bring Troy's best friend back into the story and shake things up a little.

And let's just say... Jake has changed since the last time we saw him.

He's gotten older. More confident. Definitely fitter.

A small part of me briefly considered making him a love interest for Troy before realizing how incredibly weird that would be and you guys would kill me for ruining everything. 😂

Maybe I'm just a sucker for men who look good in a fitted t-shirt.

With Jake now in Paris, things are about to get very interesting.

Troy and Dylan have been living in their own little bubble for a while now, but that becomes a lot harder when Dylan's brother suddenly shows up in the city.

How long can they realistically keep things under wraps?

And more importantly... how is Dylan going to react when the people closest to him start getting a front-row seat to whatever is happening between him and Troy?

Tomorrow is also Troy's birthday (next episode), and the group is heading out together to celebrate.

Which means Paris, friends, hot men in Troy’s life, and a lot of fun.

And for my Personal Trainers, you'll also be getting a special Pride Month bonus episode from this story. It won't affect the main storyline, but it'll be a fun extra chapter to spend a little more time with some familiar faces and celebrate Pride together 🌈

Note

I know the next few weeks, all the way until mid-July, might feel a little slower when it comes to content on this page, simply because many of you have already read two of the four ongoing stories currently being released.

My Russian Billionaire BossMore than 50% of you have already finished the complete story thanks to the early-access Finale Bundle available to Personal Trainers. Thank you so much to everyone who sent me messages sharing your thoughts. I'm incredibly grateful that so many of you enjoyed the ending. I tried my best to make sure every character received a satisfying conclusion. One thing still to look forward to is the images. The Finale Bundle didn't include images for each episode, so it'll be fun seeing those added as the story continues releasing for the rest of the members.

My Best Friend's Brother Dylan: Season 3As many of you know, I offered readers the option to binge-read the remainder of the season in one go. Because of that, around 30% of you already know how the series ends. (A small spoiler for everyone: there won't be a Season 4.) Season 3 is the final chapter of Dylan and Troy's story, and I truly hope you enjoy the way everything comes together by the end.

Lakeside Bro CodePersonal Trainers are currently getting to enjoy this wild series.

Men In My BarracksThis is probably the series I'm most excited about right now. I'm still working hard behind the scenes to make sure every episode is as strong as possible. My goal is that when you're waiting 3-5 days for the next installment, each episode leaves you satisfied while still making you eager for more.

So yes, I know the next few weeks may feel a little slower since many of you have already read ahead on two of the stories that are currently being posted regularly.

After July 15th, we'll be moving into Playing Boyfriends: Season 2, Men In My Barracks, and a brand-new series that I can't wait to share with you.

Thank you all for your patience, support, and enthusiasm. Please bear with the release schedule until then. I promise there's plenty more coming. ❤️

Upcoming Posts

Here’s what’s coming up over the next couple of weeks:

• 17th June – My Russian Billionaire Boss – Part 22• 18th June – Men In My Barracks – Episode 13• 18th June – Lakeside Bro Code (PT) – Part 3• 19th June – My Best Friend's Brother – Episode 20• 21st June – My Russian Billionaire Boss – Part 23• 22nd June – Men In My Barracks – Episode 14• 23rd June – Lakeside Bro Code (PT) – Part 4• 24th June – My Best Friend's Brother – Episode 21• 24th June – My Best Friend's Brother – Pride Special (Personal Trainers)• 25th June – My Russian Billionaire Boss – Part 24• 26th June – Men In My Barracks – Episode 15• 28th June – Lakeside Bro Code (PT) – Part 5 (Released for All Members)• 29th June – My Best Friend's Brother – Episode 22• 30th June – My Russian Billionaire Boss – Part 25

Looks like we've got a very busy second half of June ahead of us 😅

Between Paris drama, military camp chaos, Russian billionaires, and a lakeside full of terrible decisions, I think we're pretty well covered.

Thank you for continuing to read, comment, vote in polls, and scream at me whenever I leave you on a cliffhanger. Trust me, I read far more of those comments than I probably should 😂

Until next time...

Love,Troy <3