Mitty Walters
Hey Dave,
Wish I had better news about 'WTH?!' for you!
Unfortunately, the COVID thing has squashed my writing. I was down in Costa Rica with my youngest son when Italy shut down. A couple days later, a 'State of Emergency' was declared in the US and everybody rushed out to buy toilette paper. By the time we made it back to Florida, schools had been canceled.
Therein lies the problem. I have three sons, ages 10, 12, and 15. And my wife is a teacher. So my house has become crowded and noisy, affording nary a moment of peace for me.
Though my writing has suffered, I've actually quite enjoyed all the bonus time with my gang!
That said, I have recently begun writing on WTH again (that name will change, btw). I just started chapter 6, and my books are typically around 20 chapters... so, if I go the normal length on this one, then I'm a quarter of the way done and should be able to publish before the end of the year (early November?).
I am, however, considering doing something a little different in response to reader reviews that I've received. One consistent theme I've noticed (even among my 5 star reviews) are that my stories are too short.
As much fun as I've been having with WTH, it wouldn't be hard to address that complaint. With this particular story, it would be very easy to just run with the adventure and let it keep going... turning it into a bit of an epic novel. If that happens, it might add a month or two of work for me.
Anyway, wish I had a more solid answer for you! But thank you for asking!
Cheers,
Mitty
Wish I had better news about 'WTH?!' for you!
Unfortunately, the COVID thing has squashed my writing. I was down in Costa Rica with my youngest son when Italy shut down. A couple days later, a 'State of Emergency' was declared in the US and everybody rushed out to buy toilette paper. By the time we made it back to Florida, schools had been canceled.
Therein lies the problem. I have three sons, ages 10, 12, and 15. And my wife is a teacher. So my house has become crowded and noisy, affording nary a moment of peace for me.
Though my writing has suffered, I've actually quite enjoyed all the bonus time with my gang!
That said, I have recently begun writing on WTH again (that name will change, btw). I just started chapter 6, and my books are typically around 20 chapters... so, if I go the normal length on this one, then I'm a quarter of the way done and should be able to publish before the end of the year (early November?).
I am, however, considering doing something a little different in response to reader reviews that I've received. One consistent theme I've noticed (even among my 5 star reviews) are that my stories are too short.
As much fun as I've been having with WTH, it wouldn't be hard to address that complaint. With this particular story, it would be very easy to just run with the adventure and let it keep going... turning it into a bit of an epic novel. If that happens, it might add a month or two of work for me.
Anyway, wish I had a more solid answer for you! But thank you for asking!
Cheers,
Mitty
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Just wanted you to know how much I enjoyed reading your book Breaking Gravity! No questions except don't you wish we could really come up with antigravity? What a fun ride! I'm retired now so I have a lot more time for reading and this one kept me up till almost midnight! Congrats!!!
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