Writing Update: Games, Trains and Editing

I’m just popping in with a quick update tonight, usually, I’d try and get some fiction work or similar posted over the weekend, unfortunately, I’ve not had time to sift through my documents folder this week – it’s been busy, busy, busy!

After a quick break, I’m back to working on our regional talking newspaper. For me, that means reading through all the local stories, selecting articles for the upcoming week’s edition, editing them for our audience and recording.

What with lock-down still (mostly) in effect across the UK, the actual recording part has become somewhat more challenging, mainly due to the increased level of traffic through my kitchen/studio. Note; curious pets and teenage boys perpetually on the hunt for snacks do not for ambient background noises make. I’ve had to start recording in the shed just to get some peace, which seemed like a good idea right up until I realised that our cats thoroughly enjoy tap dancing on the roof first thing in the morning. I usually try to get all my editing done before 8.30 am, which appears to be prime feline chorus line time.

‘We Men of Ash and Shadow’ is back with the editor for final checks. I’m still on schedule for an ARC copy release to advance viewers in August, I’m hoping to do an official cover reveal at around the same time.

I’m also very excited to be returning as a blogger for Australian-owned games, merch and collectables company Dicebox. The business has undergone an online makeover since I last wrote for them, but they’re relaunching in the next few days. I’m looking forward to diving into the world of pop culture once again. Between now and November, I’ll be looking at Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Cyberpunk 2077, movies, and more. I’ll be posting links and further information here as and when I’m able.

Lastly, for anyone in need of a little light and positivity before the start of the new week, every Sunday evening from 6 pm I am now running a positivity train on Twitter.

From Sunday evening until Monday morning my Twitter feed will be dedicated to digging out and sharing only good news stories, positive thoughts, and uplifting content from the depths of the internet. Feel free to follow, join in, or just read through for a little end-of-the-weekend-boost.

Happy Sunday night all. I’ll be back tomorrow with another ‘Dark Thoughts’ entry.