My publisher has given me an extra five days to wrap up writing Through a Screen Darkly.
It’s a 340-page book, written in three months, while I was still working a full time job. Am I tired? YOU BETCHA.
But I’m quite pleased with the result, and I’ve been working with a team of hotshot readers who aren’t afraid to tell me when something I’ve written really sucks. So thanks to their hard work and careful corrections, the thing actually feels like a book now, and I’m going to spend the weekend combing it for errors and adding last minute touches.
Then, it’s off to the publisher and I can get back to
SEEING MOVIES, WRITING REVIEWS, LISTENING TO MUSIC, and READING.
Oh, yeah, and the sequel to Auralia’s Colors is due to the publisher in November, so there’s that…
Actually, I cannot wait to get back into fiction writing. I loved working on Through a Screen Darkly, but it did feel like an 85,000-word dissertation at times. Storytelling comes much more naturally to me. So I’m anxious to get back into that groove.
Anyway, I look forward to getting back to more frequent blogging and reviewing and catching up with all of you.
Jeff, I’m really looking forward to reading your book! Now that you’re submitting it to the publisher, when will it actually be available for purchase? David
Actually, I cannot wait to get back into fiction writing. I loved working on Through a Screen Darkly, but it did feel like an 85,000-word dissertation at times. Storytelling comes much more naturally to me.
But don’t you find that non-fiction is easier to finish with? It seems like I can revise a piece of fiction forever.
Good luck with the book. I’m anxious to read it.
yep, you MUST be tired. repeating yourself is a cardinal sin of print, by the way.
not like you can get away with it on your own weblog w/o some snide comment by some jerk, like me, to laugh at your foibles.
‘cuz, in all reality, i’m jealous.
haven’t read much fiction (unless i’ve had to teach it) recently, but i’m REALLY looking forward to reading Through a Screen…
maybe over the next year i’ll check out Aurelia and her colors. i’m sure i’ll love it.
Will there be any way to get signed copies of this new book?
Congratulations Jeffrey! I look forward to reading your works and I hope that the pleasure is enormous for you as you hold each of these printed and published books in your hands.
Cheers,
cris
There’s a light at the end of the tunnel, Jeffrey! You’re almost there. Every time I visit your website I’m reminded that you’re “on hiatus” working on this book and remember to lift you up in prayer.
And as you can see, you’ve got many supporters who are anxiously awaiting publication and looking forward to getting our hands on a copy.
Hi Jefferey,
I don’t think you remember me but i asked you about your visit to the set of X-Men 3 last year.
http://lookingcloser.blogspot.com/2005/10/specials-gromit-whedon-lat-on-narnia.html#comments
Now that the movie has been released i’d love to know who you suggested to play the interrogator in X3 and can you say anything about your time on the set that you weren’t allowed to say last year?
Thanks.
Best,
Retroman
“Day-making” indeed!
O! Frabjous day! Callou! Callay!
Thanks for the head’s up!