What are you writing?

[Jeanette]

Keep up the good work all you Nano writers!

Thanks for the brief,Kodai,your novel sounds intense and intriguing.

And Tim, The hero always goes back for the girl doesn't he?
Haha - I write romance :)

[[deleted user]]

Thanks for this thread, Jeanette. I'm halfway through a detective novel set in Cornwall.

My first 2 novels are set in Australia. One in Melbourne and the other in the Queensland outback.

My third novel is about a female serial killer and is set in London.

[A.G.]

I'm just ending the first draft of "The Black Ships". It presents our species as the main character, exploring what would happen on Earth with the threat of a hostile outside force looming over us. The first half is with my editor right now.
I wanted to take a break after Prometheus Bound came out and give myself time to think of where that series would go next and I had wanted to write this kind of story for a long time.

[Rachel]

I'm working on a YA novel "Paisley Tines: Grade Nine." It's been my NaNoWriMo project. Unfortunately my professors have been piling on the homework this month, so I'm not as far as I'd like.

The book is in the form of a diary and follows Paisley through the year. It's the first of four books as we follow Paisley through her high school journey.

[Rachel]

JamesMarinero wrote: "Fiction is my forte (ha!), but recently a friend approached me and said she knew someone with an interesting story to tell...

'Susan's Brother' is about an abused dyslexic boy who was put in an ad..."

James, this book sounds great! Rather, I should say, it looks like a good read. I'm excited for it to come out.

[Michelle]

A.G. Black Ships sounds interesting! I'll be sure to check out Prometheus Bound.
As of now, I'm working on a psychological thriller titled Storyteller, and a screenplay that takes place in a world of steampunk. I have three fully written books, one is The Warning, published via kindle, another one about to go into editing titled, Atlantic Pyramid, which is a science fiction/fantasy about people trapped in the Bermuda Triangle, and a nonfictional, The Cherished Thief,the only book written about the legendary 17th century highwayman, Claude Du Vall. Busy, busy, busy.

[Jeanette]

James, sounds like an intense read. Please share when your novel is released.

I have just recommended a young man's novel which is available from my website:

http://www.jeanettehornby.com.au/

'Emotional Warfare' is a story of a young man's inner turmoil and how he overcomes his problems.

[J.S.]

Need to forge ahead with second novel set in the Atlantic Bronze Age, after the promo with the first:
Bending the Boyne: A novel of ancient Ireland. Pleased to say that it won the Next Generation Award 2011 (historical fiction), a judged nonprofit competition.

Both titles explore the new paradigm for Gaelic culture and language as having begun far earlier than when any Iron Age "Celts" reached the Isles, and along the Atlantic coasts rather than from the Continent.

[Jennifer]

I've just been hired as a ghostwriter to write a memoir. My client has a form of Ataxia and is unable to do the writing bit. This should be an interesting piece to add to my resume! :)

[Martin]

I'm finishing a mystery, and preparing my notes for the second set of books in the Socialite series (Scifi/fantasy). It's hard to finish one project when thoughts of the next one keep intruding. Since the Socialite books include music, I find that as a scene for one of the next books comes to mind, I get inspired by a musical idea and sidetracked into finishing that song, instead of working on my current project.

[William]

I'm putting a collection of previously published short stories together that will be titled Scraping the Bone. Most of the magazines and anthologies they were first seen in have been out of print for a while now, so I thought it was time to collect everything in one place to make it easier on those that enjoy my writing. I would like to add one or two new stories into the collection as well, and hopefully will begin working on something next week.

[Lee]

I am currently, as in right this moment, writing a short story about a side-character who realizes that the story he's in is not his own, gets upset, and tries to leave. The narration follows him, threatening him to come back.

And I'm also working on a novel, for which I received a grant for in the spring, about the silviculture industry in canada. *Systematic Rube,* which I sold as *treeplanting as rite of passage in canada.* Really need to get back to that and pass in my grant report.

[Nola]

Working on the fourth chapter of faerie novella (Paranormal YA genre). First attempt at publishing my work. Still working out the kinks of the main storyline. Not ready to divulge too much about it but still got that lovin' feeling about the original premise for writing it. So we'll see.

Happy writing, everyone!

[Jeanette]

Some interesting Works In Progress there. I'm impressed! Rather intrigued with the ghostwriting, Jennifer. Please share your experience.

[Barbara]

I'm working on edits for a novel set in the Hill Country in Texas in the aftermath of a flood, which is a rare event in that part of the state. A woman's family has gone missing and she's told they're presumed drowned. Unable to accept it, she goes there to find them and what she uncovers alters everything she ever believed about herself and the life she shared with her husband and children.

I'm doing this edit at the suggestion of an agent who read the ms, then called to express an interest and to give me the benefit of her editorial direction. Her advice resonated enough that I've undertaken a rewrite, always a nervewracking experience! But oh the joy should it work out!

[Lori]

I'm writing a YA contemporary about a transgendered male-to-female teen sent to an all boys school by her parents to "straighten her out." Quinn's journey will not only involve finding acceptance in the most unexpected of places, but also finding it within herself. It's definitely turning out to be one of the toughest things I've ever written, but also the most honest, which is why I love working on this one.


Smiles!
Lori

[Johnny]

I write under many names. Their rich, arrogant and know what they want --older women. The modern cougar series has three more books in it.

[Nell]

I'm editing my first collection of short stories and agonising over the title. Solstice is perfect for the theme, which is about cusps and magical changes in the lives of the characters who pass through the pages, but there are already over 200 books with that title on Amazon.

Perhaps if I design a really minimal and eyecatching cover it'll stand out among all the photos of moons and suns...

[Jeanette]

I'm nearing the end of my Work In Progress. I have enjoyed writing this story and can't wait to see it in print. But that's a long way off. I will hide it away for awhile and then read it 'fresh'.

Good to see that you're all busy :)

[G.K.]

I'm currently working on the second novel in a series that is set at the end of a fantasy empire. I'm currently trying to find an illustrator to help me with the cover and internal art for the first book and am planning to self-publish it early next year.

I've also recently been inspired by certain events in my life to start a real-world general fiction novel about a man's struggle to be part of his children's lives after marrying Mrs. Wrong and his son's struggle to grow up without a father.

[Melinda]

I'm currently working on the follow-up book to my newly released romantic suspense, SHE CAN RUN.

Secondary characters will make appearances. Do others here on the loop like bringing characters back from previous books?

[Melinda]

J.R. wrote: "Writing a sequel to my historical mystery, Fallen From Grace.
After a cave-in, a miner is found dead with another miner standing over him with a knife in his hand. But the victim died from poison a..."

This looks really interesting, JR.

[Lori]

Melinda wrote: "Secondary characters will make appearances. Do others here on the loop like bringing characters back from previous books?"

I think readers love it when their favorite characters from previous books in a series make a cameo appearance. It gives them a sense of familiarity and adds connectivity between books in a series. Plus, it's like seeing friends you haven't seen in a long time--welcoming and fun.


Smiles!
Lori

[Lana Bradstream]

I am writing the second book in my ETHEREAL INFLUENCE series. This one takes place during the Inquisition.

[Michael]

My debut novel "Harvest of the Heart" will be out in a matter of days. I've started the sequel, but sometimes ideas come unbidden, and this arrived this morning while I was waiting to have my snow tires put on. I would love opinions from people who haven't seen HotH as to whether this is a Prelude that will draw people in regardless of whether they have read the first book.

This is a link to my blogpost- http://wp.me/p1XRqv-5T

[Michael]

Tim wrote: "I'm desperately trying to start a sequel to my book "lions of the grail". A lot of my readers want a sequel, and there is definately a story to tell around the actual historical events of the Scott..."

Haven't read the book. (I'm new here :-) But I'll add it to my "to read" list. For what it is worth, my thoughts are- Does it have to be a direct sequel? Is there another character that would serve to extend the story? Or start the sequel with some future action that goads your hero into rejoining the war.

[[deleted user]]

I'm in the process of revising my first manuscript. It's a tragic romance/family saga based loosely on events that occured in my family. My 1st published novel, Snow Escape, is a murder mystery/thriller, so everyone can see I enjoy writing all types of fiction.

[H.H.]

Hello, all! I'm writing the second book in my Sensate Trilogy. My reviewers like the rogue Sensate, Ryeth. Apparently so did I for the second book is his story. I'm reaching as far back in American history as possible beginning with Native Americans and the early Spanish visit from Ponce de Leon. Should be a lot of fun!

H. H. Laura
http://www.Sensates.com

[[deleted user]]

E.S. wrote: "Right now I'm in the process of writing a novella, and then I'll be editing my Nanowrimo novel. I'd love to hunker down and start writing my next book, but I'm terrible at multi-tasking.

Anyone e..."

I also have a problem writing two books at once. Don't feel bad.

Right now, I'm also working on a novella, slated to come out in January. It's going very well! Details up soon...

[Tui]

I'm in the marketing stages of my first novel "Ripple."
It's the story of a life that changed the universe and is about a dolphin who made an enormous creative achievement inspired by love. It changed everything for everyone everywhere and ensured her name would never be forgotten. It happened 20 million years ago, but humans have never heard the story (until now) although it is the defining story of our planet.
Ripple is available as an e-book and a print book on Amazon and the kindle store.

[Priya]

I'm writing another historical fiction novel set in India and spanning the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.

[Lori]

Just got my second round of edits back from my publisher for my first YA, Bite Me, so I'm paused on the transgender YA project until I can work through these edits and send them back to my editor.


For anyone curious, my current blurb looks like this:

This summer at Hedgehill University: take one totally screwed werewolf, a vegetarian vampire, and the psycho who wants to slay them both.

Surfer-boy Talbot Osbourne is under pressure to get a summer job, find an apartment, and make up for the classes he failed last semester. The fur flies when Talbot is forced to partner up with Julian St. George on a school assignment. Unfortunately, the vegetarian vampire brings more than just a set of fangs to the table when a stalker takes special interest in the unlikely duo.

Time is running out for the ParaNorms of New York as they’re picked off, one by one. Talbot and Julian will have to work together catch the so-called 'Slayer’ before the psycho finds them. If they don’t kill each other first, that is.

Throw in a shapeshifter with ferret envy, a wizard who makes people’s clothes disappear, and an apartment with cannibalistic furniture and zombie squirrels, and these boys are in for the summer of their lives. Or deaths.

[[deleted user]]

I've written my first book, 96 Rocks. While it's a murder mystery, it's also a book about the changes in the workplace due to non-compete agreements. Hope you'll take a look at it.

[Jeanette]

Some great books in the making. I'm nearing the end of my current WIP. Keep up the good work everyone.

[Claude]

I'm done with my fantasy (in revision), so I started on a paranormal romance :)

[R.E.]

I'm working on a YA paranormal romance/mystery. It's fun.

[Michael]

Story about a man visited by Death and told he has six months to live. He decides to quit his job (lawyer) and paint self portraits. Along the way he does some pretty wild stuff. (Can you say "A Man Called Horse?")

I post bits of it once in a while on my blog. Just remember that what you see is generally rough, unedited copy.

http://hendersonworksinprogress.blogs...

Michael E. Henderson

[Sheila]

I'm working on historical fiction, set in 17th century England, Morocco and the Caribbean, called "Slavery in Black and White: My Life as a Kept Woman and Most Peculiar Pirate".
It was great fun to research, and it's even kind of fun to write.

[Teresa]

Sheila wrote: "I'm working on historical fiction, set in 17th century England, Morocco and the Caribbean, called "Slavery in Black and White: My Life as a Kept Woman and Most Peculiar Pirate".
It was great fun to..."

The last part of that even sounds like the title of a 17th century novel.

I'm working on the third book of my pseudonymous trilogy.

[Gladys]

I have just started on my 3rd book in the Dreams series.
book 1
Book 2

[Michael]

H.H. wrote: "Hello, all! I'm writing the second book in my Sensate Trilogy. My reviewers like the rogue Sensate, Ryeth. Apparently so did I for the second book is his story. I'm reaching as far back in Amer..."

Roberta wrote: "I'm in the process of revising my first manuscript. It's a tragic romance/family saga based loosely on events that occured in my family. My 1st published novel, Snow Escape, is a murder mystery/thr..."

I think you should put links to your books on your site. As it is, if I wanted to go to Amazon, for example, and look at your book, I have to go do a search. Make it easy. Put a link there.

You could also become an affiliate, so you get more for each book, and a percentage of whatever else the person my buy.

Good luck.


Michael E. Henderson

[Michael]

Thanks for the opportunity to share new project info...I have 2 works under research at the moment;
1. fiction 'DOWN IN THE KAMPUNG' set in urban Jakarta's working class neighborhoods, the story of an international aid worker's journey of self discovery

2. non fiction (but Ill give it a plug here!) CONFESSIONS FROM THE RAGTRADE; HOW FASHION FEEDS POVERTY & ENVIRONMENTAL DESTRUCTION, an insider's view of the global apparel industry with a self described focus, based on my 18 years in the industry working for some of the world's biggest brands and retailers.

Always happy to hear from agents and publishers! ;) hey ARE there any groups here for agents/pubs who may be looking for new talent?-MAL

[Suzanne]

Hi,
I'm writing my third thriller/suspense, although none are published at present. I have contemporary romance and romantic suspense published.

I am enjoying the writing although being December and close to Christmas I'm now having a break.

I'm not too sure Michael about opportunites for publication on Goodreads. Sorry. :)

[John]

Currently working on the second book in the Wolf Dasher series, RED DRAGON FIVE, a fantasy-thriller mashup. This time, Wolf has to operate behind enemy lines on an unauthorized mission to find out who stole the prototype for the Red Dragon Project, a magical weapon that allows a person to transform into a dragon. Wolf has to go undercover, posing as a terrorist to infiltrate the sinister Sons of Frey and stop them from using the weapon to devastating effect.

The first book in the series, STATE OF GRACE, is available now (check out my author profile for links). I'm 13 chapters into the sequel, but Christmas season is definitely slowing me down.

[Michael]

John wrote: "Currently working on the second book in the Wolf Dasher series, RED DRAGON FIVE, a fantasy-thriller mashup. This time, Wolf has to operate behind enemy lines on an unauthorized mission to find out ..."

You can add a link to your book and author page when you make a comment. Look at the top of the box where it says "add book/author." Makes us easier for those of us interested in seeing what you're doing.

See?:

The Ghost of Caroline Wald; a Ghost Story and Horror Novel

Michael E. Henderson

[Gabriel]

I'm putting the finishing touches on my second poetry collection, Ventricle, Atrium, although at this point, it's most just approving cover art and working with my publisher to approve the typesetting.

I haven't yet decided on my next big writing project. I have a few ideas in the works, but nothing I've settled on yet.

[John]

Aaaahhh. Thank you, Michael!


John Phythyon

State of Grace

Best,
John

[Michael]

Chapter 13

Margold woke to the smell of breakfast being cooked, as usual. He lay in bed for a few minutes before getting up. He could see out the windows that it was going to be a clear sunny day, and could tell by the motion of the boat that the weather was calm. He got up and went to the head, not really looking at whoever stood at the stove, although they exchanged the usual “good morning.”

When he left the head the person cooking had his back to him. He could tell it was not Jeffrey because he didn’t see the pony tail. Must be the captain. The captain did not normally cook breakfast, but who knows? Maybe they switched jobs for the morning. As Margold approached to get a cup of coffee, the cook turned around. It was Death.

“Mr. James,” Death said. “Good morning, how are you feeling?”

“What are you doing here?” Margold snarled. “And where is Jeffrey?”

Death flipped an egg. “You like your eggs over easy, don’t you?”

“Captain!” Margold shouted.

“No need to shout, they can’t hear you.”

“Where are they?” Margold screamed.

“Oh, they’re in a better place. Isn’t that how you people say it?”

Margold ran up on deck. It was deserted. He walked forward and aft, finding no sign of the crew. He jumped back into the cabin.

“Be careful of that arm,” Death said.

Margold reached for Death’s neck. He came up with a handful of nothing. Death stood behind him.

“I’ve made you some toast the way you like it,” Death said.

“Where are they?” Margold bellowed.

“Don’t trouble yourself with them. I told you, they’re not here.”

Margold went to the emergency kit an got the flare gun, loaded it, and pointed it at Death.

“Now, don’t do anything rash,” Death said. “Remember the shotgun.”

“You have five seconds. Where are they?”

“You’ll burn the place down, and you know you can’t kill me. You want to swim back to dry land?”

Margold put the gun down and sat on the bench. The activity caused his arm to ache. Clearly the captain and Jeffrey were dead, probably thrown over the side. Now what to do? Who was going to sail the boat?

“Well,” Margold said, “it seems you have put me in a bit of a bind.”

Death put a plate of eggs and toast on the table. “Here’s your breakfast. How have I put you in a bind?”

“You are probably aware that I don’t know how to sail.”

“You’ve been out here for weeks and you haven’t learned how to sail?”

“No, I’m a passenger. And I don’t want your stinkin’ eggs.”

“Well, dear boy, you are at least a week from the nearest land. An that’s if you knew how to sail, and if a storm doesn’t get you. Should make for an interesting next few days. You won’t mind if I hang around and watch, will you?”

“Yes, I do mind. I want you to leave.”

“And you should eat, you’re gonna need your strength.”

“Fuck you.”

“Now, that’s a creative response.”

Margold lay back on the bench and put his hands behind his head. “Think I’m gonna just lay here and die.”

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You can read more on my blog:
http://hendersonworksinprogress.blogs...

[Mike]

I'm currently working on my second thriller, tentatively entitled THE DEADLY EYES OF ST. CROIX, but it is months from being completed. I taught for four years on the St. Croix campus of the University of the Virgin Islands, so I am really getting into this thing. I can't wait to see where it ends up, the thrill of writing.
Michael

[Gladys]

Shadowstorm wrote: "Hello everyone,

I'm working on my second book Blood Ties a Erotica/Paranormal romance for my series The Sisterhood of Darkness and I'm also starting on a new series called Warriors of the Earth wh..."

I agree, wish mine was selling a little better but have had so much fun being my own boss and doing everything how I want:)