As if I’m not behind enough in getting my fourth in series out, I’ve had to take even more time off to get over a bout of raging flu!
Interesting, though. As it completely knocked me out – another blow for my ailing concentration span – all I could conceivably face on eventually leaving my bed was to watch telly. Haven’t binged like this in decades. Watched the very splendid ‘3 Body Problem’ on Netflix and, to my utter surprise, even enjoyed the Disneyesque ‘Nautilus’ on Prime. Found it quite exciting, actually. A
And also this…
Time out alone – again – was, in the end quite pleasant. A kind of capitulation, which I suppose is always the case when one is forced to go with the flow. So I feel rested and ready, now, for the next push to get the book out. And, more …
I’ve decided to publish the ten short stories created around the cursed village of Flammark, the setting for the series. I think I’m going to put my mind to it tomorrow. At least do the proofing and then bomb’s away! The stories are still here for paid subscribers to read, to be augmented by completing their audio versions (self read but serviceably so, on my BeanPod – or PodBean or somesuch app.) Will let you know they’re up as they get done.
But maybe be warned… They do not contain any of the main characters, they standalone as genuinely weird spookiness. I’m especially proud of ‘Spatchcock.’
It’s horrible.
Anyhoodles, hoping to actually get the anthology out for HALLOWEEEEEN! That will then give me a full six weeks to get the end of the series to you.
For CHRISTMASSSS! It’s been so bloody long in the writing!
Happy reading!
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