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James Mace
Thanks, Kevin. The title is actually 'Crucible of Honour', although I rather dig your title as well! ;) I'm about 2/3 finished with the raw draft, and hope to have a working copy completed before I head to South Africa in three weeks. Yes, I will be embarking on a tour of the Zulu War battlefields. :) The book itself still needs a lot of work, plus I will be having my historian beta-readers give it a going over, like I did with Brutal Valour. It is also a more complicated work, as it is telling both the story of Rorke's Drift, as well as the Siege of Eshowe (which introduces a whole new cast). So to answer your question, I would say mid-May at the earliest. I apologise for any delays, but I'm certain you understand my desire to get this one right.
James Mace
Finish what you start! I cannot tell you how many aspiring authors have come to me for advice on publishing, etc, only to never bother finishing a single work. It's a shame too, because some of the sample chapters new writers have sent me were actually quite good.
My other advise is, write for yourself, not anyone else. Once you have a completed story, then decide whether or not to share it with the world. But when doing the actual writing, tell the story that you want to read.
My other advise is, write for yourself, not anyone else. Once you have a completed story, then decide whether or not to share it with the world. But when doing the actual writing, tell the story that you want to read.
James Mace
I find going on a short holiday, or simply taking a break from writing, will help reset the creative mind. Think of it as taking a break from working out, when one has been over-training.
James Mace
Being able to share my stories with a large audience. It is extremely difficult to make a living as an independent author; however, I am ever grateful to count myself among the fortunate few who has.
James Mace
I was first inspired by the film 'Zulu', starring Sir Michael Caine. I feel that the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 is an important piece of history, both of South Africa and the British Empire. It was time to revisit and introduce it to a new generation.
James Mace
'Crucible of Honour: Rorke's Drift and the Crisis of Eshowe'. It is the second book in my series about the Anglo-Zulu War.
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