Building a Mystery
It’s been an intense fortnight in the pond. When you’re in the ‘zone’ with a particular story, it can feel everthing els fade into the background. That has certainly been the case lately as I’ve been living almost exclusively within the world of Memory Letters.
Round Two: Qualified!
I am absolutely thrilled to share that Memory Letters has officially qualified for Round 2 of Wattpad's Open Novella Contest!
I've had a number of posts on Wattpad from readers too, with amazing feedback.
The requirements for this next stage are to reach the 8,000-word mark and submit before the end of March. Because of the ‘sprint’ I’ve been on, I’m currently sitting at over 18,000 words with nine chapters fully drafted. It feels brilliant to be heading into this deadline with so much momentum. Jane’s discovery of the ‘stranger’ she buried is taking some dark, claustrophobic turns, and I’m finding the techno-thriller elements are really clicking into place.
I've updated the cover with the 2K sticker Wattpad have created and sent to all qualifiers. (Attached here is the new cover)
First Look: The Renth Trilogy (HFY)
In my last post, I hinted at a new project inspired by the "Humanity First" (HFY) stories I’ve been reading and consuming via audio stories. Now that I’ve spent some time in the planning phase, I have a few more details to share about this upcoming trilogy.
The story centres on the first contact between humanity and The Renth.
The Renth Empire is an ancient, sprawling civilisation that views itself as the pinnacle of galactic evolution. The Renth are tall and many limbed with four arms and four legs. When they stumble upon our solar system, they expect to find a primitive race ripe for "uplifting" (or, more accurately, subjugation). However, they’ve made a catastrophic error in judgement. They’ve mistaken our lack of interstellar presence for a lack of capability.
The trilogy will explore what happens when an empire built on superiority meets a species that doesn't just refuse to bow—but possesses technology and a "never-say-die" spirit that defies every Renth law of physics and sociology.
Seeking a Home for Horror
While the novels are moving forward, I haven’t forgotten my shorter works. I’m currently looking for the right options for my sci-fi horror short story, Only Three Pills Left.
It’s a dark, punchy piece that I’m really proud of, and I’m now on the hunt for the right anthology or literary magazine that caters to that specific blend of speculative fiction and dread.
If anyone has recommendations for markets that are currently open for submissions, do let me know!
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