Recent Updates from Mr. Andy!

March 17, 2012

Hi, All

I know it’s been forever and a day since I’ve posted–if you haven’t figured out by now, I’m not the most diligent blogger. Though, I have a number of things I plan on addressing soon.

For those who haven’t kept up with me, I’ve made two major short story sales, have visited New Zealand, have cured my own olives, and have just about completed the third draft of my novel-in-progress, All the Night a Song!

This last bit of news is the reason I’m posting today. Since I’ll soon be shopping ATNAS around to agents, I’ve taken down all of the serialized chapters from my site. I’m not sure if this would be much of a conflict, especially since so much of the novel has changed throughout the various drafts. But still, it’s a sign of good faith I think.

The good news is that I’ll begin serializing the second volume, The Lonely Ember, in June! I’ve got some great stuff planned, and am excited to get working on a new book.

I’ll have some fun new posts soon in which I talk about some of my recent publications, and also interview fellow writer and friend, Tony Bonds, regarding his recently released book, The Moonflower King.

More soon!

Best,

A

The First Draft of ATNAS is Complete!

November 17, 2011

Hello, dear friends

The epilogue is posted! The first draft is finally done. What started over a year ago as a percocet-fueled fever dream (which was a perfectly legit wisdom teeth related use of pharmaceuticals, by the way) has finally come to an end. Though, not really to an end. As many of you will soon find out, this novel doesn’t quite have the closure one might expect. That’s because this story ballooned on me.

A few months ago, as I was mapping out the direction of my various characters, their motivations, etc, I realized that I had more than one book on my hands. So, here’s my announcement for what you can expect in the new year here at Mr-Andy.com: I’ll be serializing the second volume of All the Night a Song, which I’m tentatively naming The Lonely Ember. At this point I’m not anticipating the storyline to be a trilogy; just two volumes that might symbolize a bit of the duality between my two main characters, Romaigne and Willamette.

Some might wonder what’s in store for ATNAS during the revision process I’m soon to embark upon. Quite a lot, actually. I’m planning a few major changes early on in the book to better establish some of the events that occur later in the book. There’s also the typical continuity issues that need to be addressed, character motivation, and just a good ol’ line-by-line polish. The biggest addition will be the inclusion of what I’m calling “Conductor’s Notes” threaded throughout the storyline, which I hope will help to expand the mythology of the world I’ve created.

So, in sum, the last year has been quite a ride. I want to thank you all for reading along, and for your support, suggestions, and kind words. Immediately after the revision (and some feedback from beta readers) I’m planning on putting ATNAS out on the market for agents/editors. I’m sure you’ll get an ear-full from me about that harrowing process in the coming months!

So, as always, Happy Reading, and Happier Writing

 

Andy