(5/27/22)
Quitting for the day approximately 12,000 words away!
I’m over 101K, but alas, no more in the month of May.
I previewed my synopsis (draft) at my most recent speaking engagement. If you missed it, here it is. Feel free to tell me what you think.
In an empire that never was, in a land strangely familiar, a young bounty hunting swordsman meets a curious Elf maid. She’s on a pilgrimage, while he only seeks adventure, yet they join forces when they happen to discover the seeds of a sinister plot.
An evil prince whose house has seethed for centuries against the crown has finally decided to disturb the peace.
Noble Galan, the tall handsome swordsman, and Ivy, a slip of an Elf, will rise to the occasion. But will they be enough against the prince’s many allies? Thick as thieves, his sorcerers, spies, and fixers abound. Yet the Empress has supporters of her own, among them a man of certain skills named Birk. Hey! Wasn’t that rogue working for the prince? And Eloise—you’ve heard of her, haven’t you? She’s only the second most powerful woman in the entire land—an action duchess who’ll never take “no” for an answer.
Add to the mix a cute little fox, and the recipe is complete. A SOUTHERN FRIED FANTASY ADVENTURE STORY [WORKING TITLE] is an adventure so big, a bite so much, that even mighty Galan might not be able to chew it!
Particulars: This is a self-contained novel currently in pre-beta written with sequel potential. I have a couple of people already lined up to read the manuscript, and will be looking for a few more soon closer to when the thing’s ready. Based on early impressions, I might even put it out on query.