You have done an amazingly, scarily good job of making this real, so real in fact, that it has to be based on someone's reality.
First, let me start by saying that #Draftfest seems to be kicking along very nicely, and is a ton of fun. If you haven’t taken part in the reading, commenting, and critiquing... well, you’re missing out. Not only is it a great chance to find good stories and new authors, there are also lots of prizes to be had! Here’s the link to the thread with all the info: Quit stalling and be part of this amazing event!
Now for some Clockwork Charlie updates:
I’m writing and editing daily, then editing and writing some more. It’s going really well, and I am happily surprised pretty much every day at where the story is leading me. I think readers will certainly enjoy it as well. Gods and Goddesses, immortals, life consuming monsters, Robotic golems, heroes and villains galore...
I can’t wait to share it all with the world, and you early believers most of all. Thanks for being a part in these oh so early stages of Clockwork Charlie’s life. There are thirty-one of you as I write this, and I am amazed. Each and every one of you is my hero today!
The novel is nearly finished drafting (well, first-drafting I suppose) and will wind up being well over 100,000 words in it’s first-draft form. I’m not going to start pre-orders until the first draft is totally finished, and has begun the editing (or really the hacking and slashing) stage. Even then, I might hold off until the project has a certain number of followers. Haven’t quite decided yet, in all honesty.
In my next update, I’ll be introducing a couple of key characters. Until then, I encourage you to check out the Clockwork Charlie Pinterest Page to get an idea of what the world in the novel looks like. It will be updated randomly as things progress and I find images I like.
That’s it for this week. Don’t forget to take part in #Draftfest!
-Ken
Holy Crap! I got my first review - and it’s a good one! I’ve revised the synopsis and ‘About the Book’ sections. And the first two chapters are up for critique as a part of DraftShares. So please have a look and share your thoughts. If you don’t, the Men in Black might show up at your door… with pie. But is the pie a lie?
Hello Friends
As I told you a couple of days ago, I joined a talented group of writers working on video games themed Anthology, called Too Many Controllers.
The tittle of my short story is Paragon Falling. The story follows a day in the life of a character who knows his world will end at the end of that day, and there is nothing he can do about that. It is clearly a departure from my horror/fantasy premises, but I’m looking forward to exploring deeper existentialist themes through this short story.
Besides my short story, there are 14 other stories going from the funny to the macabre.From some of the most talented authors currently on Inkshares. I can assure you; you’ll love it.
Please consider supporting this project and help us make the first All Stars Inkshares Anthology a reality. Click here to pre-order
Thank you!
Hey everyone! I hope you enjoyed your Memorial Day weekends. I was hoping to put a chapter out but was very occupied with my lovely daughter all weekend.
However, I was able to upload chapter 8 tonight. Our protagonist recently made a friend in Zac but will Zac stick around? Is our protagonist too much for Zac’s seemingly laid-back way of life?
Spend some time in the head of our young protagonist trying to find a purpose. All while developing an identity shaped by drug use and small town life. Read it now and pre-order your copy!
https://www.inkshares.com/books/dirt-face