Yes I am still writing stories! You could be forgiven for thinking I’d stopped. Between a PhD and a new job, life has changed a lot. So here’s an update! Recently I started as Content Creator at a company called Performance Frontiers. They are an inspiring leadership development business grounded in the ideals of natural capitalism and whole systems thinking. I’m so enjoying this role, and the people I am working with, despite being on a steep learning curve. And I’m getting to write articles in the areas of positive psychology, and case studies about inspiring transformations in life and business. This is pretty much full time, and you can find out more here: https://performancefrontiers.com/aboutus/.
Since beginning my PhD back in 2005, my fiction writing has been reduced. Life got in the way and forced me to make some practical decisions around income and lifestyle. I am still creating fiction and wanted to let you know where that sits at the moment.
I have a completed a YA novel that has only recently gone out to publishers, and a very quirky SF novel that I need to try and connect with the right person. My works in progress are Tara Sharp 5, and the monograph about Colonel Thorn, plus my first ever fantasy novel The Water Dragon Queen.
The research for Colonel Thorn has been so engrossing that I feel I could/will pen a fiction about the early nineteenth century in the future. And as soon as Isobelle has submitted her PhD, we are going to collaborate on a graphic novel.
Writing fiction is still my joy and my first love, but because of some traumatic personal events, I felt myself untethered from my true purpose. I’m finding my way back to it the best way I know how, by working in a job that is meaningful to me, and I thank you for your continued interest in my work. I hope I can honour that loyalty going forward with stories that are meaningful to you.
Love and light and stay healthy. Marianne
