So I realize that less than a week ago I said I had no plans for a new podcast episode and that was true, but today I had a bit of time and I wanted to tell a story. I think that wrapping up the latest book in the FLEE series has me feeling sentimental. (I'm not too proud to say that while writing a recent section this week, I had to take a bit of a break for some fresh air because I was getting too emotional to continue–it's hard to write a novel when you can't see the screen clearly!)
In any case, I hope you like this podcast. It's a bit shorter and there aren't many drawings, but I hope that helps to slow the pace down a bit and let things sink in for you, just as they're sinking in for me. Please enjoy.
Saturday, June 15, 2019
Monday, June 10, 2019
Checking in...
Hi all, hope you're doing well! Just a little post to say that I'm still alive and kicking and things are going well. I don't currently have any podcasts episodes in production as I've been trying to put as much of my free time into finishing STAND. That said, it's proceeding as planned and is still on track for a late August release.
As that deadline nears, I'm gradually beginning to dread finally putting an end to this saga. As I mentioned in a recent podcast about developing characters, penning the final chapter in any book is always a bittersweet moment. On the one hand, finishing a novel is an exhilarating accomplishment and feels simply wonderful. On the other hand, it means saying goodbye to characters I've become close with, and it's safe to say this trilogy more than any previous book has resulted in a a cast of characters I'll truly miss being around. In spite of that, I am excited to bring this series to a conclusion and can't wait to share the finale with all of you. (And I sincerely hope it lives up to your expectations!) When I first set about writing a trilogy back in 2016 I knew I was leaping into an ambitious project, but I'm relieved to know that I stuck with it through the ups and downs and am so close to the finish line.
So, what's next? I know many of you have requested another foray into paradise territory, while others have hoped for more modern-day adventures à la The Bloom of Youth. While I'm not opposed to either idea, nothing solid in either vein is currently in the works.
What is in the works, however, is a new project I plan to announce more as soon as STAND is finished and on the shelves. What I can say is that it's something I've had on the back burner for a while now, and the pieces have finally fallen in place to proceed. It's still in its early stages of development, but what's beginning to take form is incredibly exciting to me, and I can't wait to share.
So stay tuned!
As that deadline nears, I'm gradually beginning to dread finally putting an end to this saga. As I mentioned in a recent podcast about developing characters, penning the final chapter in any book is always a bittersweet moment. On the one hand, finishing a novel is an exhilarating accomplishment and feels simply wonderful. On the other hand, it means saying goodbye to characters I've become close with, and it's safe to say this trilogy more than any previous book has resulted in a a cast of characters I'll truly miss being around. In spite of that, I am excited to bring this series to a conclusion and can't wait to share the finale with all of you. (And I sincerely hope it lives up to your expectations!) When I first set about writing a trilogy back in 2016 I knew I was leaping into an ambitious project, but I'm relieved to know that I stuck with it through the ups and downs and am so close to the finish line.
So, what's next? I know many of you have requested another foray into paradise territory, while others have hoped for more modern-day adventures à la The Bloom of Youth. While I'm not opposed to either idea, nothing solid in either vein is currently in the works.
What is in the works, however, is a new project I plan to announce more as soon as STAND is finished and on the shelves. What I can say is that it's something I've had on the back burner for a while now, and the pieces have finally fallen in place to proceed. It's still in its early stages of development, but what's beginning to take form is incredibly exciting to me, and I can't wait to share.
So stay tuned!
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