The Science Fiction Project
The science fiction project is well under way. The first draft is about halfway done. The original goal was to have it done by November 30. However, it looks like a more realistic end date will be between December 8 and December 15. The story itself is progressing quicker than expected. My total word count goal had been 65,000, but it will most likely be closer to 60,000. For comparison, The Red Flag book finished at 64,000. There may be opportunity for expansion to hit the goal after all. We’ll just have to wait and see how it progresses naturally.
Once the first draft is complete, it will have to go through several rounds of revision. I don’t expect to have a completed manuscript until early 2019. It’s too soon to be more specific as there’s no telling how much revision the draft will have to go through. I will, of course, keep you all updated.
The Historical Romance Project
I have lately been thinking about the historical romance project that I have planned to start once the science fiction one is done. Random scenes have been popping into my head and I’ve been writing them all down. I really only have a general sense of the plot and it wouldn’t do well to start planning it while I’m still working on something else. Still, I can’t help but feel eager to begin as the characters and story have slowly begun to take shape. The same thing happened while I wrote The Red Flag book. When I was halfway through with that draft, ideas about the science fiction project continually came to me.
The Red Flag Book: Updates to Come
So, there is a lot to look forward to. Right now my focus is on finishing the first draft of the science fiction project. There are a couple of other developments relating to The Red Flag that I think will be cause for excitement, both of which I will announce within the month. Although this site will always be the first place to have new announcements, you can always check my Amazon author profile for official updates.
As always, thank you for the continued support. My aim has always been to please.
-Julia