07 November 2022

Getting closer

Maybe three chapters to go? Am aiming toward a first draft toward the end of November, and then beta readers, editors, etc. So end of year is possible (but never guaranteed!).

Also started a side project today which I'll write on and off to take mental breaks. 'Firsts' was a side project that sat on the back burner for a couple of years, until I suddenly decided to finish it. This one (working title 'Three Lives') is a system apocalypse heavily based on the Chinese webnovels I've been reading about holographic games. It'll remind people a little of 'The Starfighter Invitation', but is more traditional to the sub-genre than TSI. One of those stories I write purely because I want to read another in the style, but can't find anything that suits me. Don't expect to see it for years.
First sentence: Dying wasn't fun, but being reborn managed to be worse.

12 comments:

  1. Ooh, sort of a game isekai then? As always, interesting ^^

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  2. How exciting! Both the progress on 4 kings and the side project. Looking forward to seeing it out in the world!

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  3. Very much looking forward to Four Kings, whether it's out this year or next year!

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  4. Love your books! I'll read anything you write!

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  5. Looking forward to it!!

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  6. Feels like I've been waiting for something new for ages. Been rereading all my old favorites. Can't wait!

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  7. Yes!!! I'm so excited! Just reread the Darest books and loved them just as much this time around as the last 4 times❤️

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  8. Any hope of the next book after Pyramids?

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    1. I'll be working on and aiming to finish Tangleways in 2023.

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  9. Really enjoyed Book of Firsts and looking forward to Four Kings - is it likely to be published in Kindle format?

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    1. Yes, I generally publish on Amazon/Kindle, and a variety of other sites as epub, along with putting out a POD paperback.

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  10. Love your writing! Looking forward to the new project!

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