I saw a post on a writers’ forum today that made me
do a double-take.
The writer wanted to come out of hibernation, but
didn’t know how to do it. They hadn’t even been writing during this “hibernation”,
and couldn’t figure out their motivation.
Oh, boy.
I’m in hibernation right now. But mine isn’t that
deep. I’m still writing.
I have some stories that I’ve completed during my
hibernation. I have more that are in the works. Two of them will be
Amazon-exclusive again, and I apologize. Might as well tell you what they are,
too!
One story is another entry into J. A. Konrath’s “Jack
Daniels And Associates” world. It’s a sequel to The Night Chicago Died, and features Joe’s Jack Daniels characters
and Justice Security. The title is Lido
Shuffle, and has Jack and Herb coming to Justice Security’s unnamed
Southern city. ‘Nuff said.
The other Amazon-exclusive story that I’m working
on takes place in the “Codename: Chandler” world, based on the series
co-written by J. A. Konrath and Ann Voss Peterson. The title of this story is Escape, based on the song of the same
name…you know, the “If you like pina coladas” song. It takes place after the
events of Three. Chandler needs
information from Justice Security, and…well, let’s just say that it takes off
from there.
I’m also working on I’m Your Boogie Man, the new entry in the Tales Of Sardis County series. Another story in progress is Hell’s Bells, in which Nicholas Turner
and his special daughter finally become part of the Justice Security world.
There’s also Lightning Jack, of which
I won’t tell you much about right now, but it’s the first story in a six-part
series. Black Dog is the direct
follow-up to Hell’s Bells, and Werewolves Of London follows that.
The point of all this talking is this: hibernation
means different things to different authors. To me, it means taking my sweet
time publishing, just so that I get the stories done to my liking, and having a
backlog ready to publish when I’m ready.
If, as an author, hibernation means that you aren’t
even writing during your break, well…you don’t really enjoy it, do you?
If, as an author, your motivation is to make lots
of money, well…lightning doesn’t always strike that way.
If, as an author, your motivation is anything except telling stories about
characters that you love, well…maybe you shouldn’t be writing.
Ya think?
Meanwhile, back at the ranch, most of the hired
hands just…
Keep reading!
T. M. Bilderback (But you can call me Michael)
Visit my website: www.tmbilderback.com
Follow me on Twitter: @mrtmbilderback
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