First, a quick plug. The Kindle edition of my novella The Great Rock & Roll Time Trip Tour will be on sale for 99 cents one day only, November 6 — my wedding anniversary, so consider it a gift to you.

In past years I’d say welcome to National Novel Writing Month, but the organization behind that initiative is gone, which is for the better IMO. The people behind NaNoWriMo had been cozying up to the generative AI pushers, which rightfully angered a lot of writers, and rather than drop its support of the controversial tech, the organization simply took its ball and went home, leaving aspiring authors with no guiding light.

A less official initiative has surfaced this year, going by variations on “Novel November,” but the core objective is similar to NaNoWriMo in that people who’ve long thought about tackling a novel project are being encouraged to do so. There’s no word count goal this time around, or a firm “finish your project by the end of November” deadline, or a purely symbolic prize/participation trophy at the end, which are all good things.

There’s also no organized guidance for writers struggling with their projects, which isn’t good. That was one of the big pluses of NaNoWriMo, having mentors available to cheerlead and offer advice when needed, and several experienced writers have stepped in to fill the gap by making themselves available on their social media platforms.

You may have guessed where this is all leading, but to make it clear: I am one such writer. If you’re taking part in this new Novel November (or whatever it’s called now) and you’re looking for someone to coach and encourage you, I’m available. The best place to touch base with me is on my Bluesky account, or, if you’re not on that platform, by commenting on this post.

WRITING PROJECTS

Action Figures – Legacies 2 – Finished, waiting on cover art. Tentative release date: early 2026.

The Adventures of Strongarm & Lightfoot – A Wanton Criminal: Edited, awaiting cover art. Tentatively set for late 2025 release.

The Adventures of Strongarm & Lightfoot – untitled book nine: First draft underway.

APPEARANCES & EVENTS

Nothing currently scheduled.

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