Simmering on the back burner is something I’ve been working on for over a year. It’s relatively complete. It’s got a beginning, a middle, and (in my opinion) a pretty cracking end. I’ve gotten people to look it over and agree it’s at least decent. And yet it sits there. It simmers. It waits. Because… Continue reading Self-Publishing Self-Critique
Tag: Godslayer
Writer Report: Something Old, Something New
It isn’t easy for a writer to realize, completely and utterly, that an idea of theirs isn’t going to work. This is especially the case if it’s an idea they’ve had for years. You can make a good story out of just about anything, it’s true. But if too many characters are in need of… Continue reading Writer Report: Something Old, Something New
Writer Report: Another Year
I’m crossing my fingers and knocking on wood (ow) in the hope that the worst of 2013 is behind me, and that the new year will not open with bad news. Cold Streets is still getting tested, and I’ve got a decent idea of what to shore up, what to cut, and what to expand.… Continue reading Writer Report: Another Year
Writer Report: Winter's Here
We had our first snowfall here this past week. Temperatures have dropped and winds have picked up. Clearly, winter is on a little bit of a warpath this year. I’ve been trying to muster up similar motivation and dive further into Godslayer. It’s something of an experiment, I realized, as I looked over my outline… Continue reading Writer Report: Winter's Here
Writer Report: Calling Test Readers!
I’ll keep this short and somewhat to the point – the draft of Cold Streets is ready for test readers! As I work on Godslayer, outlining and possibly doing a world/character bible, I’ll be interested to hear what people have to say about my next novella. I want to hit as broad an audience as… Continue reading Writer Report: Calling Test Readers!
A Peek at Godslayer
I may not be participating in NaNoWriMo to its letters, but with Cold Streets rewritten to the point of demanding test readers (more on Friday), it’s time to turn my attention to my un-rewritten fantasy novel Godslayer. It doesn’t count as NaNoWriMo because (1) technically parts of it were already written before November, and (2)… Continue reading A Peek at Godslayer
Writer Report: Looming Quarter
Much like some malevolent giant peering over the wall of a nearly defenseless settlement, the dreaded Q4 is upon me at the dayjob. Expectations are high. Work is sure to come fast and furious (and without the benefits of Michelle Rodriguez or Jordana Brewster). I’m going to have to take extra steps to stay on… Continue reading Writer Report: Looming Quarter
Writer Report: Seasons Change
Unfortunately, I don’t have a great deal to report from the past week. I’m not sure why it’s been difficult to get myself out of bed this past week. Either it’s the change of the seasons, or a side effect of the medication I’m on. Which is more complex than whiskey, before that gets mentioned.… Continue reading Writer Report: Seasons Change
Writer Report: Hard Part's Over
Courtesy Floating Robes Cold Streets is done. Well, the first draft is done, anyway. The sequel to Cold Iron (which, as a friendly reminder, you can buy here or here) was born out of a desire to lay a foundation for future, full-length projects. Once I take up the editing hat and really get down… Continue reading Writer Report: Hard Part's Over
Writer Report: Home Stretch
Here we are, within striking distance of the end of Cold Streets. I have three more scenes to do, and all of them are well laid out in my head. I think a week, two at the most, will be all I need to wrap this puppy up. Then I start editing and getting feedback.… Continue reading Writer Report: Home Stretch
