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Craig Priestley

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Genre
Science Fiction, Dystopian, Post Apocalyptic

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Neil Gaiman, Stephen King, Russel Andrews, Blake Crouch, Terry Pratche ...more

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September 2013

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UK sci-fi writer, building apocalyptic and dystopian worlds.

His debut novel, Watchers, was released in January 2020.

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Get writing Craig, eager for your next novel. Any ETA yet?
Craig Priestley Hey David, thanks for the question.

I'm currently writing a three-part series called The United World. The first book is likely to launch in January - …moreHey David, thanks for the question.

I'm currently writing a three-part series called The United World. The first book is likely to launch in January - with an aim to release all three within the year.

After that I might write a few shorts, or work on a sequel to Watchers.(less)
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What are you currently working on?
Craig Priestley I'm currently working on my second novel, which will be the start of a sci-fi thriller series.

Depending on the feedback for WATCHERS, I may work on a…moreI'm currently working on my second novel, which will be the start of a sci-fi thriller series.

Depending on the feedback for WATCHERS, I may work on a sequel for that as well.(less)
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The United World: The Unite...
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Novels vs Novellas

Hey everyone,

I'm just trying out this Goodreads blog thing as a space to put my thoughts, and hopefully gain some feedback.

This one is on whether, as a new author, I (and others) should consider writing novellas, or stick to novels.

I released Watchers in January of this year. That was my first release, and was a standalone novel. For my next release, I'm working on a series of novels, which I'm ex Read more of this blog post »
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Published on June 16, 2020 09:04 • Tags: benefits-of-novellas, novella, novellas, short-novels, writing-novellas

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