4-Part Writing Special Part 2: Current Projects
by
R.F. Gammon
- April 12, 2019
Hello, and welcome to week 2 of the Four-Part Writing Special! This time I'm talking about my other projects that I'm working on right now that AREN'T The Winter's Chill (although they're still Pentegreen-related because let's be honest does my writing exist about anything else)
The Questions
(any pics I don't claim are from Pinterest; all rights to the owners)
What projects are you working on besides Camp NaNo in April?
-Hopefully pretty much finishing The General's Children Draft 2? (It is TIME, people. Time. XD)
-Editing part 1 of draft FOUR (whattt???!!!!) of The King's Daughter based on beta feedback
Hopefully that's it? Good gracious, I hope that's it. I also have a million beta reading projects *sighs*
Give us some more info on these other projects--maybe an aesthetic or synopsis.
*cackles evilly* Well, you asked for it...
Since I just recently shared a blurb for book 1, I'll pass on that. But here is a newly updated blurb for The General's Children!
“Are you asking for death?”
“Only if it’s a worthy one.”
Rishatta Woods knew the cost of the choices he made in the forest near the Pentegreens’ city, but now that it’s time for him to pay up, he’s wondering: did he make the right choice after all?
His failure made known to Lord Dauthang, General Burashna turns once again to the conquest of his lifelong enemies the Pentegreens, striking them with a paralyzing blow that leaves the city of Misue reeling. Backed by his loyal daughter, his success seems assured.
Princess Esma Pentegreen has never seen herself as much more than a pawn. But when she finds herself isolated and surrounded by enemies, one thing is clear to her: They will not get her without a fight.
As the simmering pot prepares to boil, it becomes obvious that only one man can win this fight. But the question is: Who?
Also, aesthetics.
(If you wanna know how the dynamic of a certain family is working in this book, listen to The Riddle. It's 100% accurate.)
(If you wanna know how the dynamic of a certain family is working in this book, listen to The Riddle. It's 100% accurate.)

I know I did the right thing. But does it have to be so hard?

Not in love? Oh, please, if you don't see it, you're even more foolish than I thought.

He has eyes like the sky...and I thought I was strong until I saw them

What you wanted wasn't love. It was destruction.

She has chosen her loyalty, just as you chose yours. The only difference is that your sister chose our family. You chose the enemy.

You were worth it

Which project is grabbing at your attention the most?
The fourth-draft edits of TKD! I think I've figured out how to fix some annoying little plotholes, my worldbuilding stuff is focused and I know how to better work on that, and I have a Plan for one single scene somewhere in the story that will focus the personalities of two characters in particular. Also, give motivation and depth to a villain who is currently, erm, lacking. xD
Do you have any plans for how you're going to finish these projects on the side?
Imma wing it! *grins* That's how I always do it and success is assured. 11/10 recommend.
If you had to set all projects aside and work on only one, which would it be?
Honestly, probably draft 4 of TKD, just because I really really really wanna get it polished up! And because I actually know what to do with it, whilst books 2 and 3 are both messy problem children full of a lot of really annoying characters and plot holes and too much world building and excuse me while I go cry in a corner.
What is the next step for each of these projects?
For TKD 4, once it's edited, I'm going to have to send it to AN ACTUAL EDITOR *screams*
For TGC 2 it's off to the alpha reader(s) for a first terrifying preliminary run. Time for a secret about Faith: by the time the book is ready for beta readers, I'm not really scared of it anymore. But it's usually still largely in brain dump mode when I send it to my alpha readers, and so that's a pretty terrifying thing for me. :/ (Although! My main alpha reader is possibly the sweetest person EVER and is so kind to my work and I appreciate her more than I can say. <3 *hugs* You know who you are, and you're the best.)
For TWC, my actual Camp project: ONCE IT'S DONE I DON'T HAVE TO LOOK AT IT AGAIN FOR A LONG TIME LIKE AT LEAST A FEW MONTHS YUCK
Share a snippet from these projects.
From TGC [2]:
"Lord Dauthang will not be pleased with either of us if he does not get her in a timely fashion.” [name redacted b/c spoiler] gestured to Esma’s left side. “Frankly, he will already not be at all pleased with the… situation… regarding her arm.”
Esma’s heart stuttered, but she finally managed, “Would you stop talking about me like I’m some sort of good to barter for at a marketplace?”
What's your favorite thing about each of these other projects?
In TGC, it's the fact that everyone except the characters involved sees that a certain ship is a thing. Like, the two people being shipped are 100% oblivious, but they're the only ones. Even the villains are aware of it. It's hilarious.
In TKD it's probably just getting to revisit this story and beat up my smol beans again? I mean, not that I LIKE beating them up, but finally figuring out how to make the whole story make sense is a very good thing indeed. And if that comes in the form of more conflict, I'LL TAKE IT. xD
Do you have any non-writing goals to complete during Camp NaNo?
Yep! Studying for my (very quickly) upcoming AP US history exam (someone send help) as well as my other, perhaps slightly less pressing, finals in the middle of May. I'm also taking a whirlwind trip to visit the final two contenders for my college (which I'm currently on the day this post goes up, whoops.) That should be pretty fun. ^_^ (Also, not a goal, but it's my birthday in April...so I'm excited for that too! I'll be SO OLD holy cow.)
Do these non-writing goals come before or after Camp in importance?
Well, probably before, if I'm being honest. The truth hurts sometimes, but I really need to be in shape for these tests, in particular, and I'm well aware of that. Oh well. :/
Chat with me! Are you going to kill me for that blurb and those aesthetics? I'm really sorry, I swear it...revenge is coming, I promise! XD What are you working on this month? I'd love to hear from you in the comments!
Chat with me! Are you going to kill me for that blurb and those aesthetics? I'm really sorry, I swear it...revenge is coming, I promise! XD What are you working on this month? I'd love to hear from you in the comments!
































