New Book Cover

I admit I love long weekends for the extra time I get to spend writing. Today I got in another 5,400 words and crossed the 68,000 mark for The Thresher. I hope to get another 10k in the next two days and then finish up the book next weekend. 

It's pretty remarkable for me because in effect once completed that would be four books in four months and a total of 330,000 words. I've never had this much of a run with writing, but I think it has more to do with a combination of factors. For the first time in years I am in a quiet place that allows me to focus on the writing process. My entire house, not just the writing loft is comfortable. Having white boards to jot down quick notes and goals has proven a good purchase as well.

Another factor I think is not being to travel due to the pandemic. With no extra distractions or road trips on the horizon, my imagination is the preferred location. Finally, I shifted my focus and decided it was time to hunker down and write again. 

Regardless of the commercial viability of my new stories, I have enjoyed every step of the process and that has been a saving grace in this time of Covid-19.

​For those anxiously awaiting my new science fiction book, here's a glimpse at the cover below.