Vernice
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Scott Hawkins:
I'm so bummed that The Library at Mount Char didn't make it through to the finals! I absolutely loved it and can't wait for your next book! Any hints on when we can expect the next one?
Scott Hawkins
Thanks Vernice!
Honestly, I really was pretty happy just to make the semi-finals. I mean...who places as a write-in? That was cool, and completely unexpected.
As far as new stuff, as of today (11/20/2015) here's where I'm at. I've got a very rough draft of a new book. I'm working on it non-stop, and I'm planning to show it to my agent in January. That's good, but there's quite a bit that has to happen before it shows up in stores, assuming someone even buys it. If I had to guess, I'd say Christmas 2016, but keep in mind that my experience in the publication process is limited to one book.
In case you're wondering, the new book isn't related to Mount Char. It's in the vein of a noir detective story, along the lines of "Mike Hammer investigates a school shooting committed by Peter Pan."
Honestly, I really was pretty happy just to make the semi-finals. I mean...who places as a write-in? That was cool, and completely unexpected.
As far as new stuff, as of today (11/20/2015) here's where I'm at. I've got a very rough draft of a new book. I'm working on it non-stop, and I'm planning to show it to my agent in January. That's good, but there's quite a bit that has to happen before it shows up in stores, assuming someone even buys it. If I had to guess, I'd say Christmas 2016, but keep in mind that my experience in the publication process is limited to one book.
In case you're wondering, the new book isn't related to Mount Char. It's in the vein of a noir detective story, along the lines of "Mike Hammer investigates a school shooting committed by Peter Pan."
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Lukasz
asked
Scott Hawkins:
Hi Scott, Is there a chance short story in Mount Char world that you mentioned on few occasions will see daylight any time soon? I've just finished Library and I'm in awe. And I need some fix. Sure, I can get your Linux book but I would prefer Mount Char based one ;) Best and thank you for crafting such a marvelous lecture.
Deborah
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Scott Hawkins:
Ooh, ooh, ooh! I just checked out shawkins.net and saw from your bio that you grew up in South Carolina. Where? I grew up in Columbia and went to Hammond Academy. I'm seven years older than you are, so it's unlikely, but not impossible, that we have some friends or acquaintances in common.
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