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Post by geneoneill on Jun 13, 2012 11:23:40 GMT -6
Hope to have this one in to 1st readers before I head south to do battle with the two ragamuffins in a week. Long novella--maybe 32K words. Of course there is a story-line, but the major focus is similar to HEART OF DARKNESS, where Conrad gave us a *sense* of the Belgian Congo before most folks even knew where it was located. I'm trying to give the reader the *feel* of Borneo at this time. Each of the major sections has a Joseph Conrad epigram that sets the stage for that section. If I'm successful eventually with readers, the extra time I've put in will be worth it to me (ofc the money won't justify it).
So it goes,
Gene
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Post by vampduster on Jun 14, 2012 5:52:39 GMT -6
Looking forward to reading it, Gene.
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Post by geneoneill on Jun 14, 2012 10:35:51 GMT -6
Thanks, Bob, appreciate your continuing interest and support of my work.
Gene
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Post by geneoneill on Jun 15, 2012 19:49:07 GMT -6
Okay got 32K words all down on ORH. Now 3 or 4 days polishing, then off to the 1st readers. Two weeks should be the hands of an interested publisher. Also sent off a very edgy short story solicited by an anthology. "Transformations at the Inn of the Golden Pheasant." think I got the narrative voice down pretty well on this--and in this kind of piece, narrative voice is critical. So, we'll see.
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Post by sdkdmd on Jun 23, 2012 13:54:00 GMT -6
Sounds good Gene. I'll be waiting.
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Post by ausleigh on Jun 23, 2012 22:52:30 GMT -6
I just finished the bonus story in the deluxe Tenderloin this morning...more good stuff, Gene, Looking forward to Heron, and now ORH, too!
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Post by geneoneill on Jun 27, 2012 11:51:18 GMT -6
Good for you, John. I know I can count on you for support.
Leigh: Great to hear you pop up again, and with nice things to say about my work. Thanks, ah...mate (that's still difficult for us Americans to say).
Gene
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Post by ausleigh on Jun 28, 2012 3:06:10 GMT -6
Hi Gene - yes, been absent with lots of things on my plate. Only going to stop by infrequently, but I do needs to keep up with what's happening. I use mate so much these days, I may get myself in trouble next time I am over there  |
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Post by vampduster on Jun 28, 2012 5:19:09 GMT -6
Hi Gene - yes, been absent with lots of things on my plate. Only going to stop by infrequently, but I do needs to keep up with what's happening. I use mate so much these days, I may get myself in trouble next time I am over there As long as you use it with your accent, you'll be okay.  |
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Post by geneoneill on Jun 28, 2012 11:27:55 GMT -6
Leigh, as always Bob is right on. I think most of us American writers take "mate" as a compliment from our Aussie, Kiwi, or Brit pals.
Gene
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Post by geneoneill on Jul 3, 2012 11:25:07 GMT -6
OPERATION RHINOCEROS HORNBILL--33K words, in to publisher. 1st readers liked it. We wait.
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Post by geneoneill on Jul 5, 2012 11:49:10 GMT -6
Acceptance editor for publisher gave it a "huge approval." More details after this weekend.
Stoked!
Gene
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Post by geneoneill on Aug 5, 2012 12:13:52 GMT -6
OPERATION RHINOCEROS HORNBILL may be out as early as October, with a cover by my
pal, GAK. S/L hardback and a Deluxe. I'm anxious to see how this one strikes readers--attempt
to combine a real adventure story with a kind of literary emulation of Conrad's HEART OF DARKNESS.
If that works for anyone here, you might get in your pre-order when they open. I notice THUNDERSTORM books sell out quickly.
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Post by sdkdmd on Aug 6, 2012 17:39:22 GMT -6
Thunderstorm book are pretty much sold out pre production due to their master membership.
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Post by geneoneill on Aug 14, 2012 16:58:03 GMT -6
ORH is on schedule for an October release.
Gene
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