#2weeknovelchallenge

​I’m writing again.  This time its proper writing, like a real life new story.
 
The last time I did this was, um, over a year ago.  I think in September 2022 I was putting the finishing touches onto The Prince’s Nephew – the sixth book in my Gallantrian Legacy series.  Since then its been editing, editing and more editing.  I’m sick of editing.  I want to write something new!  So I am.
 
It’s a brand new story.  It’s not a sequel in the Gallantrian Legacy.  It’s not even set in the Gallantrian Universe (although, I suppose, conceivably it could be).
 
It’s a standalone (with series potential).  It has new characters, it's set in a brand new world.  It does have portals though, and it does have a character from the British Army that goes to a magical world…yawn.  Don’t yawn!  This is new and exciting.  My main character isn’t an officer, she’s a recruit in basic soldier training.  This book is single POV!  It should be really easy to follow for even the most casual reader.  There’s not even a dash of sci-fi in this one, either.  Its total fantasy.  It’s different, I tell you!
 
Great, so now we’ve established that…
 
I’m writing it right now.  Not literally right now, I’m clearly blogging instead.  But I’m kinda in the middle of a bit of a writing binge.  I’m on holiday, or vacation if you happen to live on the wrong side of the pond.  I’m away for two weeks in an all-inclusive place with food, drinks, sunshine and not much else to do besides read – or in my case, write.
 
I’m using this time to hammer out my first draft.  I aim to get the whole thing smashed in the 14 day’s I’m here.  It’s day 4.  I’ve written 25,000 words so far as part of my #2weeknovelchallenge.  Yep, I made a hash tag, how cool am I!
 
In the past I’ve tried to sell books by um, just selling books.  Amazon must make shed loads from Author vanity, I have recently concluded.  Authors on the other hand…
 
Anyway, let’s just say selling books ain't gonna work for me without a massive marketing budget or a miracle.  So I’m trying to market myself instead. 
 
Throwing spaghetti at the wall and hoping some sticks has been a bit of a lifetime passion of mine.  So don’t expect me to stop anytime soon.
 
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