What I'm up to...
I haven't posted in awhile, so I thought I would offer an update. Against the Current (formally Ridicule) was a silver medalist in the 2013 Reader's Favorite contest for thrillers. That was the original Ridicule format, and before I completely revamped the beginning and cut nearly 60 pages from the book. Those who beta read it after the over-haul thought it was much better. The pace is definitely quicker, though I did give up some better back-story details.
I look to have it published in the early summer and begin working the marketing plan. Meanwhile, my next novel Isolation is about halfway done. This one is tricky, and it seems to take me longer to move it along. If I had to give you a clue, which I can't, because you need to read this one as it unfolds. I can tell you that it has the romantic elements of Nicolas Sparks, the deep questions of Mitch Albom, and the supernatural presence of Dean Koontz.
After Isolation, I'll be flipping the mental coin on 3-4 other projects that keep hammering around in my brain. One of my favorite authors is Dean Koontz, and one of my favorite characters is Odd Thomas. I'm waiting in great anticipation to see the movie. I finished reading his recent novel Innocence and I have mixed feelings. I really thought he was setting up a new character to write future novels around, but he ended it straight away. I really liked the character of Addison Goodheart (I find him similar to Odd Thomas.) I wasn't thrilled with the ending, but I did guess right on the direction the book was going.
I recently finished the sequel to the Shinning, Dr. Sleep, by Stephen King. I'm not sure if there is another author that has such a mastery of words and the ability to tell a good story. I've only ever had to force myself to finish one novel of his and that was Gerald's Game. A few others of his left me feeling disappointed, but there are so many that are in my top reads. I look forward to seeing the Gunslinger made into a movie series.
Feel free to drop me a note and connect with me on FaceBook and twitter. https://www.facebook.com/authorBrianM... BrianMacLearn@brianmaclearn
I look to have it published in the early summer and begin working the marketing plan. Meanwhile, my next novel Isolation is about halfway done. This one is tricky, and it seems to take me longer to move it along. If I had to give you a clue, which I can't, because you need to read this one as it unfolds. I can tell you that it has the romantic elements of Nicolas Sparks, the deep questions of Mitch Albom, and the supernatural presence of Dean Koontz.
After Isolation, I'll be flipping the mental coin on 3-4 other projects that keep hammering around in my brain. One of my favorite authors is Dean Koontz, and one of my favorite characters is Odd Thomas. I'm waiting in great anticipation to see the movie. I finished reading his recent novel Innocence and I have mixed feelings. I really thought he was setting up a new character to write future novels around, but he ended it straight away. I really liked the character of Addison Goodheart (I find him similar to Odd Thomas.) I wasn't thrilled with the ending, but I did guess right on the direction the book was going.
I recently finished the sequel to the Shinning, Dr. Sleep, by Stephen King. I'm not sure if there is another author that has such a mastery of words and the ability to tell a good story. I've only ever had to force myself to finish one novel of his and that was Gerald's Game. A few others of his left me feeling disappointed, but there are so many that are in my top reads. I look forward to seeing the Gunslinger made into a movie series.
Feel free to drop me a note and connect with me on FaceBook and twitter. https://www.facebook.com/authorBrianM... BrianMacLearn@brianmaclearn
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