Slight Delay & Unforseen Changes
I've finished the edits on the two Central Series novels, but a rather capable editor offered to give the new versions a quick pass through before publication, so they will go up this weekend, as opposed to last.
Thanks for your patience - hopefully, the new versions will help alleviate some of the editing issues that have bothered some folks.
In other news, my attempt to write a young adult novel failed in spectacular fashion. Now, I don't mean the book failed - I actually think it is really good, and about 60% completed. It's just not going to be appropriate for an audience whose parents still double-check what they are reading. I tried, but it just feels so unnatural.
Don't get me wrong, I have truly loved some YA fiction. It is the constraints that the writer has to operate under - basically, pretending people don't have sex or swear - seem so unnatural to me. I liked The Hunger Games, but the entire time I was reading it, I couldn't help but think how much better it could have been if it wasn't a YA book. Obviously, that's just my opinion, and not a widely held one. The only conclusion I can draw is that I am simply not cut out for it as a writer.
Anyway, back to work. I will have something new for you guys this spring, and then The Central Series short stories (for which I still need a title) this summer. Take care!
Thanks for your patience - hopefully, the new versions will help alleviate some of the editing issues that have bothered some folks.
In other news, my attempt to write a young adult novel failed in spectacular fashion. Now, I don't mean the book failed - I actually think it is really good, and about 60% completed. It's just not going to be appropriate for an audience whose parents still double-check what they are reading. I tried, but it just feels so unnatural.
Don't get me wrong, I have truly loved some YA fiction. It is the constraints that the writer has to operate under - basically, pretending people don't have sex or swear - seem so unnatural to me. I liked The Hunger Games, but the entire time I was reading it, I couldn't help but think how much better it could have been if it wasn't a YA book. Obviously, that's just my opinion, and not a widely held one. The only conclusion I can draw is that I am simply not cut out for it as a writer.
Anyway, back to work. I will have something new for you guys this spring, and then The Central Series short stories (for which I still need a title) this summer. Take care!
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