New book hurtles toward publication

Posted on July 16, 2018 (Subscribe to Blog)

It's a mad dash to the finish line as I prepare my newest book for publication!

Tortoise and Hare Race

Actually, it's more like a slow, methodical plod. If this were the fabled tortoise-and-hare race, I'm definitely the tortoise. When it comes to writing, there's no such thing as a mad dash unless it's in the story itself. Cranking out an 85,000-word novel is a long, drawn-out process fraught with anxiety, frustration, and multiple cups of tea. Anyway, I'm pleased to say that Forest of Souls (Island of Fog, Book 10) is written, edited, proofread, and ready for launch this coming Friday, July 20 -- just a few days away! "Go, Tortoise, Go!"

But is a book ever really finished? It's a bit like decorating. You complete the job and stand back to admire the work, aware that there might be a couple of small things to touch up but knowing other people probably wouldn't even notice. On the other hand, some eagle-eyed types will come in and point out a few things so you can quickly fix them up. If they're too worried about hurting your feelings, then those imperfections might remain forever. Eventually, all the touch-ups are done, and the job is truly finished. (Until a few years later when you decide it needs redoing.)

With this in mind, I'm reading the book through one more time. No doubt I'll find a few things to change, most of which will be entirely optional rather than actual errors. When the book launches, it should be as clean as a whistle, and if not, I'd like to know about it so I can make tiny tweaks for a future edition.

Not all of you reading this email are Island of Fog fans. You may be into Sleep Writer, Fractured, or Quincy's Curse. Still, maybe you'll enjoy what's below. I decided to post three chapters just to whet your appetite. Who knows, maybe all you non-Fog fans will be tempted to give the series a try. After all, the first book in the series is free, so you have nothing to lose, right?

Now, a quick word about the launch on Friday. If you plan to buy the book, then great, thank you in advance! If you do, the book price will be 20% cheaper for the first week only ($3.99 in the US and up to the regular price of $4.99 thereafter).

Okay, so in advance of the launch, enjoy this excerpt for now, and I'll see you on Friday when the book is live!

Forest of Souls (Island of Fog, Book 10)
The First Three Chapters: Exclusive Preview

Comment by KAY FORSDYKE on Wednesday, October 3, 2018...

Hi, I just want to say how much my grandson (age 10) and I enjoyed the Island of Fog series. I couldn't put the kindle down until I had read all ten books, when I then introduced my grandson to them on holiday at my caravan, he started to read the first one at 4pm and finished it at 2am (lucky we were on holiday) needless to say another totally hooked reader.

Many thanks for such a great read from both of us.

Comment by KEITH ROBINSON on Wednesday, October 3, 2018...

Thank you for your kind words, Kay! Really great to hear! :-)

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