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The process of developing this book alone was a massive learning experience. The research took a lot of time because it's set in the real world, in a real (but fictionalised) place, during a real time in our history.
Many of the rules of the real world have big influences on the occult content too, which required even more research into law enforcement and medicine.
I couldn't start writing until I had finished five different outlines, and I had to online again three times while work was underway. This is a process that shortens the whole process of writing a book by doing drafts in point form that encompass all but the finer points of the work. It really tightens up the story, but it's one of those processes that really works well if you stick to it all the way though.
Writing the book involved taking a journey that was sometimes ill-fated for characters that became favourites of mine, but there was no room for favouritism. I also used a style of writing and storytelling overall that I started developing as a teen, but didn't continue into my thirties, so the book doesn't resemble anything I've ever written. I didn't feel out of place writing in that style either, and I learned a lot by changing things up.
I enjoy dipping into other genres, I learn a great deal every time I do, and that makes me a better writer regardless of what genre I'm working in. I'm pleased with the story that's delivered in this book, and hope you enjoy it.
The test readers who took this journey with me were a massive help as well, there is one plot hole in particular that I didn't see, and they reported back with its exact location and measurements so I could plug it up. I have to thank them for taking this ride with me, it was a good experience.
Watch for this to appear at your favourite EBook retailer, I think it'll be a good read for Halloween!
RL
4 comments:
I can hardly wait to get my hands on the Dark Arts novel, as the novella was really enjoyable and left me wanting to know so much more about Maxwell's life.
I'm not going to be popular with the neighbourhood kids when I don't ohh and ahh over their costumes because I'll have my nose buried in this book.
FYI: barnes & nobles has this up already.
Got it on my nook now. One more for the win. The signed printed copy will complete the circle.
A very enjoyable read RL. Bravo on a job well done!
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