Dawnthief
My first published novel and the first in The Chronicles of The Raven. The writing process was lengthy. It was in production for five years before being accepted for publication. I submitted it all over the place and have the rejection letters to prove it. I guess the lesson is, if you believe in what you’re doing, don’t let anyone put you off.
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Noonshade
The sequel to Dawnthief and, I was warned, the ‘traditionally difficult second book’. Not only that, from being able to tinker to my heart’s content with the Dawnthief text, I was now under contract and due to deliver a finished manuscript in 15 months. At the same time, as is reasonably well documented, I had a full time job.
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Nightchild
This novel, the last in the Chronicles series, caused me the most problems. 2000 was a difficult year, with the sad break up of a long-term relationship and the tragic death of a close friend and writing partner. I’m not looking for sympathy, but mention this because bad times are a double edged sword. On the one hand, they rob you of concentration and sometimes the desire to write (which is profoundly worrying). On the other hand, I found they acted as reminder of the depths of emotion, both positive and negative.
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