Writing, writing and more writing
The momentum from the Open Novella Contest hasn't slowed down; if anything, it has branched out into half a dozen new directions. It is a busy time in the pond, but a very rewarding one.
Memory Letters Properly Moves to Audio
Now that Memory Letters has been through its rigorous editing phases, I have officially sent the full manuscript over to the Voice Artist who will be bringing Jane Newton’s story to life. Seeing the final word count settle and handing it off for the audio version feels like a massive milestone. I can’t wait to hear how the claustrophobic tension of the setting translates into a performance.
Refreshing the Veil
With the bulk of the ONC heavy lifting behind me and the long wait for results stretches ahead, I’ve returned to Sanctorum’s Veil.
Before the ONC I'd already written over 15,000 words, in 12 chapters. Therefore, to get my head back in the game I've decided to give the existing chapters a total refresh. It’s amazing how much your perspective changes after a sprint like the ONC; I’m finding new ways to sharpen the world-building and the stakes before I push forward into new territory.
A "Hypewriter" Hopeful
I’ve also sent my short story, Only Three Pills Left, over to the team at the Failing Writers Podcast (https://www.failingwriterspodcast.com/). They suggested sending along the story so they could either review or use it in one of their regular features. I’m hoping they might consider it for their "Hypewriter" feature. However, it does exceed their usual word limit guidelines, so it’s a bit of a long shot. They've given me positive feedback when I've sent them contest entries so I thought it was well worth a try!
Introducing: The Voidborne Saga
The HFY project I’ve been teasing now has a name: The Voidborne Saga. This is planned as a three-book series exploring a unique human edge. They have the ability to perceive and navigate "the void" through telekinetic and psychic means.
The story kicks off when the human ship, the Sol Explorer, crosses paths with a scout patrol from the Renth Hegemony. I’m still toying with the perfect title for Book One, but the "Humanity First" themes are already feeling very strong and chapter one has already been drafted.
From the Archives: Forever Jupiter
Finally, I’ve decided to reach back in time to 2022 and revive a novella called Forever Jupiter. The original is around 22,000 words long and I want to now expand this into a full-length novel (and I'm already thinking of a sequel).
It follows James Hamlin, a man who was once a Roman Senator during the signing of the Pax Romana in 27BCE. Fast forward to the modern day, and Hamlin is forced into action when another former senator from his past begins targeting his loved ones. It’s a blend of historical legacy and modern-day thriller that I’m really excited to rework.
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