Linda Nagata: the blog at Hahví.net


The second draft of The Red: Trials

January 16th, 2014

…is done.

For certain, generous definitions of “done.” The story is missing a two to three page epilogue, which I’m putting off until I have a better idea of what else, if anything, I’ll do in this story world.

For some reason, I don’t write in classic trilogies. Episodic novels are more my style, which explains the duologies of Deception Well/Vast, The Dread Hammer/Hepen The Watcher, and now The Red: First Light/Trials.

At any rate, this is a solid draft. I’m printing it out now, will read it over again and revise in that form, then send it off to beta readers, hopefully by the end of the month — with an epilogue attached.

Posted on: Thursday, January 16th, 2014 at 4:03 pm
Categories: Writing.
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6 Responses to “The second draft of The Red: Trials

  1. William Baum Says:

    If not a trilogy, how about a quadrilogy or dual duology? 🙂

  2. Linda Says:

    Actually, a dual duology feels most likely at this point, I just don’t have the fortitude yet to make that commitment. *tired*

  3. Ron Says:

    I really enjoyed First Light and am looking forward to this one!

  4. Linda Says:

    Thanks Ron! And thanks for stopping by. 🙂

  5. Trey Says:

    Looking forward to the finished work.
    I found Red: First Light to be very enjoyable and hope the sequel is available soon.

  6. Linda Says:

    Thanks Trey! The sequel is tentatively scheduled for May, if all goes well. I’m really glad you enjoyed The Red: First Light and thanks for stopping by.