I have a working title of Peacemaker for the cowpunk, named after the 1873 Peacemaker pistol – the gun that won the west. My two main characters are named (Virgin Jackson and Nate Sixkiller), the premise is in place and I’ve written several pages. It’s a go-go!
There’s something equally exhilarating and terrifying about starting a new novel. Strange thoughts run through your head. Can I do this?What will it be like? Countered by the sense of liberation at creating something from scratch. Freefall into the page. For the first time since I began writing full time, I’m thinking of writing about the novel journey. Join me if you like. It could be slow and painful or not?
I like the idea of following you through the journey of creating this novel. It will be interesting to see glimpses of your personal style.
Thanks Paul, I’ll try not to bore you and it may be a little slow, as I will be co-writing it with other novels in progress. OTH it will also give me impetus to make regular reflection.
It’s good to know that other people write more than one novel at a time. Sean Williams talked at Au Contraire about writing six at once (mostly due to contractual obligations). I keep telling myself I have to finish my current story before starting another, but I have all these ideas that just won’t go away.