The first writing update blog in quite some time. Welcome! Below you’ll get a glimpse into what’s been going on behind the scenes and see what madness I’m attempting to accomplish while surrounded by three kids, two cats, and one lovely wife (all talking at the same time… all the time… literally, all the time…).
Writing Update
DSA Season Two
All six books are DONE! They have been for a bit. Last month though, I sent them out to some trusted alpha readers and they seem to be digging the new installments. (Phew.) I’m hoping to be able to show off some covers in the coming months, once I wrap my head around the design elements.
DSA Season Three
Say what? Take a nap, Lou! (Ha. Yeah, right…)
Season Three is now outlined! If you’ve been following the blog this month, which you should be since you’re reading these words right now, you’ll know some of this latest batch were a struggle. I’m sure 99% of the issue was the cloud that tends to hang over my head during the winter months.
But I stuck with it. Each time I hit a wall, I stepped back to figure out exactly where I veered off course to get on track again. It was quite the learning experience, and I think the season is stronger because of it. There are some genuine shocking moments in Season Three. Twists and additions to my original plans that really surprised me at how well they fit into the larger narrative.
It’s going to be a blast to write… in 2025…
Reading List
The Hanging Garden by Ian Rankin
I loved this installment of the Rebus series. Everything about it was spot on, from the humor to the plot connections that always come together seamlessly somehow. It was also quite enjoyable to follow a completely sober Rebus through a case. If only it lasted…
Can you tell I’m working my way through the Rebus series? Well, I was at any rate. This one threw me right off track. There isn’t anything wrong with the book itself. It’s the same quality Rankin writing and everything works together flawlessly, but it wasn’t for me. Probably the subject matter and nothing more. Hoping the next one wins me back over.
Amazing Spider-Man by Len Wein
This was my third time through Mr. Wein’s run on Amazing Spider-Man which ran from issues 151 through 180. My first visit went poorly. I was a huge Gerry Conway fan and I didn’t think Wein continued the stellar work Conway brought to the title. The second time went a little better. I was reading with my oldest at the time and her enthusiasm for the title (especially when Spidey messed with J. Jonah Jameson) brought a better appreciation to the run.
This time was the most fun yet. I don’t know why that was the case. I adored all the subplots throughout the run. Wein’s takes on the various villains during the run was also stronger than I remember them being. All-in-all, this was a blast to revisit and if you haven’t had the pleasure you should give this run a read.
That’s it for me this month!
Next month: GREYSTONE!
