Sigurd: the Turning Point
December 22nd, 2009
I’ve uploaded a new section of the unabridged version of William Morris’ Sigurd the Volsung:
Book III, part 6. Of the Cup of evil drink that Grimhild the Wise-wife gave to Sigurd.
‘Tis the story’s dreadful turning-point.
Downtime because of hack
December 19th, 2009
I got on today to find out that the page was down because of a hacking attempt. Quick action by my hosting service, Inmotion Hosting (whom I recommend), prevented any serious damage. I’ve now restored my files from local backup and updated Wordpress, as well as receiving an update from Adobe. With any luck, this will take care of the problem.
It’s just started to snow. We’re going to have a blizzard, it seems. I hope everyone is having good holidays.
Another New Sigurd Section
December 18th, 2009
Another new section of William Morris’ Sigurd the Volsung.
The flu doesn’t want to let go. I’ll be posting more when I’m not so exhausted.
New Section of Sigurd
December 8th, 2009
I’ve uploaded a new section of William Morris’ The Story of Sigurd the Volsung and the Fall of the Nibelungs. This is the unabridged verse version.
Still Working on The Winds of Winter
December 3rd, 2009
Sooner or later, fatigue is going to catch up to me, and I’ll have to take a break. But right now I’m still working on The Winds of Winter.I’ve one more scene left to go in the first draft — the end. (OK, probably one more scene. I won’t swear there aren’t two, but I think one will wrap it up.)
I haven’t started it yet, though. I’ve begun revisions on an early scene, with an eye to improving the story setup. I’m working this way partly because I happen to have the ideas for the revisions now and don’t see any point in waiting, and partly because restructuring the beginning might inform my treatment of the end.
I’ve been planning a First Draft Cake — after so many years, writing the last word of the last scene deserves a celebration. (I started writing this story in 1999.) And I’m beginning to contemplate what it will be like not to be writing Winter.
There are more stories to be told about some of Winter’s characters, but I don’t know what form they’ll take yet. And my next fictional project will probably be something unrelated.
The Winds of Winter
December 1st, 2009
I’ve sent three new scenes of The Winds of Winter to my first readers. That, probably, means I have only the last scene left to go in the first draft.
I thought I was going to take a break, but I’m going to second draft right away, because I think I’ve seen how the I can improve the structure of the beginning. If that works, then I’ll take a break between the second draft and the polish draft.
Bestselling Author Lynn Viehl posts another statement
November 28th, 2009
Over at Genreality, Lynn Viehl has posted another royalty statement for her top-20 New York Times bestseller, Twilight Fall. Well worth a look if you’re planning to sell fiction to a traditional publisher. To date, she’s received a $50,000 advance, but no royalties.
New section of Sigurd
November 27th, 2009
Back to updating. Tonight I’ve added a new section of William Morris’ epic fantasy poem Sigurd the Volsung.In this scene, Sigurd meets Brynhild at Lymdale.
And now I’m going to work on Winter for a bit.
I’m back, sort of
November 27th, 2009
The last month has included multiple root canals and other major dental work to deal with infected teeth, influenza threatening to become bronchitis, and a sinus infection. Presently I’m dealing with the tag end of the flu, and the sinus infection.
I haven’t had the flu in any way worth mentioning since contracting the Hong Kong flu in 1968. With any luck, this bout will set me up with effective immunity for the next forty years.
My goal this weekend is to get back to working on The Winds of Winter, and to resume adding sections of Sigurd the Volsung.
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.
Computer Vacation
November 18th, 2009
Hi, everyone. I haven’t abandoned the blog. I got the flu, and I’ve been taking a vacation from the computer for the first time in more than a decade. I’ll probably be back next week.
