How is this year drawing to a close? I've been so busy, but the clock is running down. By the end of it I should have a big living breathing mess of a novel draft to work on, and lots of seeds of things for the years ahead. I've written hundreds of thousands of words this year, followed dead ends, found new things, hollowed stories out of the word mines, it's been great for everything but my eyes.
It never feels like enough, but I've been working steadily all year, and hopefully that will bear some fruit, but even if it doesn't, it has (if that makes sense). A year to devote to writing without having to worry about a day job has been an absolute privilege, and has also given me more time with my children, to watch them grow and be there for them. Time passes so swiftly, but this time was a gift.
It's also taught me that if I am given a year to write I suddenly become the least social person on the planet.
Next year is already looking to be much busier. Not least with a new release for kids coming out in March. You can check it out here. It also means that I will actually start catching up with all the people I have neglected this year. Sorry, I didn't mean to forget that world outside my study existed.
I've an interview over at Meridian Australis, which was a lot of fun. Pop over and check it out.
Also, I'll be helping launch Chris McMahon's next novel Tower of the Mountain King: The Wildness at Books at Stones on the 2nd of November. You can book here. It's an absolute cracker of a fantasy novel and I can't wait to discuss it with him. Come along for the chat, some wine and grab yourself a copy.
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