Welcome to Outlaw Starr!

I'm Kai Starr, and this little blog is where I'll tell you all about what's new and exciting on the site, as well as what I'm up to, in other areas of my life. I update the stories every day, Monday through Friday, so there's always something new to see. Sit back; make yourself comfy and enjoy some free stories! I'm glad to have ya!

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Busy, Busy, Busy :: 18 November, 2009

Did a little pic of the main character of my 2009 NaNoWriMo novel, "The Revolutionist." It's turning out to be a pretty weird story, since most of it came straight out of my own crazy dreams. I've been posting installments of it over on my LiveJournal. The posts are public, so you don't have to register or friend me to read them. Come over and check it out, and if you like it and would like for me to start posting them on this site, comment on one of the posts there and let me know. I take anonymous comments!

Anyway, here is the character pic, in his 1771 incarnation. This is Button Wallace, also known as the Destroyer. Don't laugh at his given name. He might hurt you. :P



It looks like I may not be able to get back to any of the other stuff until NaNoWriMo is finished. I've got a lot going on in my life, right now, so I want to let you know your patience is much appreciated! You guys rock!

--Kai





NaNoWriMo 2009! :: 03 November, 2009

Well, I'm off to a decent start for this year's NaNoWriMo novel! I've got five chapters and 8,979 words, so far. I'm stepping away from my Western Noir genre, too. This one is fantasy, but not the Harry Potter or LotR kind of fantasy. Nope, this is weird fantasy. My main character lives multiple concurrent lives in different times and dimensions, and has an important mission to fulfill. I'm building the story from some crazy dreams I have had, over the years! The book is called "The Revolutionist," and if you'd like, you can read along with my progress on my LiveJournal. I may or may not post the story on this site, but if I do, I'm sure it won't be until December, when I've had a chance to play around with it and make sure I feel like finishing it. :P



I'm still poking at the older serials, too, and hope to use this NaNoWriMo time to help kick-start me on the other stories. A lot of unpleasant and disruptive stuff happened to me, this year, and it's been hard for me to get back into the swing of serialization. This challenge ought to be just what the ol' doc ordered. Wish me luck!

--Kai





New Joshua Love Art! :: 05 October, 2009

In trying to loosen up my drawing hand, I did this new piece of art, yesterday. This is sixteen-year-old Joshua Love, star of the Desperado series, showing off his fast-draw technique. Hope you enjoy it!



I'm still working on getting the stories back up to installment shape, but in the meantime, I do have the two books in print, now. You can check out Three Ways From Sunday as well as Rustler's Roundup in the bookstore! I've got a couple of reader reviews for the books, as well, so go on over and take a look!

--Kai





Woohoo! New Book In Print! :: 18 September, 2009

Well, Rustler's Roundup is finally available in print form! Check out the bookstore to get your copy, today! They're $23, postage paid, AND you can get it autographed by me and Carson Fire (who so kindly painted the cover art for me), at no additional charge. Get yours, today!

Or, heck! Grab you one, right chere!

I've been working hard at the proof review, and also at getting the layout and editing done for Desperado Dawn, so I've had little time for actual writing, this week. I'm hoping to have Desperado Dawn available in print form, by October. Keep an eye out for it!

Happy has moved into my house, y'all, and boy, is he a welcome guest. (^o^)

--Kai





Comin' Back, Soon! :: 1 September, 2009

Whew! I've been away for a good while, now, but things seem to be settling down, in my crazy life. Finally!! So...I'm planning on trying to get some good writing done, this week, and if all goes as planned, I'll have new story bits for you all on Monday!

Be sure to stop by, next week, and check out what's new on the site. I may also have the print version of Rustler's Roundup available, in another week or so! I've already started working on the print version of Desperado Dawn, too, and hope to have it in the store before too much longer.

Good things are a'comin', y'all! Stick around a piece and make yerselves to home! (^o^)

--Kai





Rollin' Thunder! :: 6 April, 2009

I won't have another chapter done for Justice Rides In Leather until tomorrow, since Garrett is being a bit troublesome, but I do have a five-chapter preview of the new Desperado novel, Rollin' Thunder! It's not quite ready for serialization, but I wanted to share what I have, so far, with you! I hope you enjoy it.

I also did new art for the new story, which is on the page with the first chapter. But I will post it, here, as well!


Left to right: Colton Nash, age 16; Joshua Love, age 16; Ricky Celis, age 14. I think this is one of the best illustrations I have done for the characters, yet. (^-^)

Today, in Rollin' Thunder, Josh and Ricky run into an old "friend" of Joshua's, Colton Nash.

Today's Updates:


Rollin' Thunder preview

Rollin' Thunder (Desperado novel)





Three Ways To Buy "Three Ways From Sunday"! :: 26 January, 2009

Finally back on track, with Justice Rides In Leather! With any luck, I'll have updates every day, this week, and I won't have any more catastrophes to derail my storytelling! Wish me luck, y'all!

I'm also gonna take a minute to pimp my new book, again. Three Ways From Sunday is out in paperback form, and there are three ways to get a copy! You can either order it from Amazon.com, order it through my bookstore with CreateSpace, or order an autographed copy directly from me! Through Amazon or CreateSpace, the price is $16 plus shipping and handling, but through me, the price is $20, postage and handling included! Also, if you buy a signed copy through me, you'll get some little extras along with it, which are not available any other way. Here are the three links, for your convenience:



***PayPal for autographed copies

*Remember, if you buy a signed copy through my PayPal account, please indicate how you would like the book(s) signed in the message to seller box, and include your current mailing address!

***CreateSpace e-store (unsigned copies)

***Amazon (unsigned copies)

Whichever way you choose, I appreciate your purchase! Thank you for supporting my nefarious writing habit. I promise to write lots more stories for you!

Today, in Justice Rides In Leather, Garrett and Molly find a sympathetic host in the stagedriver's brother, when they make it into Midway.

Today's Updates:


Justice Rides In Leather

Justice Rides In Leather, chapter 47 (Desperado novel)