December 12, 2020
2020 Writing Roundup
Due to COVID restrictions, I was able - until recently - to spend a majority of 2020 year at my desk writing.
Publishing-wise, I released four stories and a fifth on Reddit (as a sort of experiment),
Working with some amazing publishers, including Lethe Press and Independent Legions, I released reissue editions of my collection, BEHOLD THE VOID, and two novellas (SHILOH and SACCULINA), all in print and ebook formats.
Writing-wise, I started the year by completing the second half of my novel GOTHIC, which is currently being shopped by my agent.
I wrote a large novella called COMMODORE, which sold (and is coming soon!).
I wrote an additional nine short stories, five of which are under consideration and four of which sold. Two of those four have already been published.
I spent a bulk of the summer writing and editing another novel called BOYS IN THE VALLEY, which sold.
In 2021 (as of today), I'll be releasing a novella, a story collection (BENEATH A PALE SKY), a novel, and seven short stories in various places, including audio. I'd love to add to that total, but we'll see.
In addition, 2021 will see the release of two deluxe limited editions (including ALTAR, below), and two foreign-language editions of my work.
I'm currently negotiating a contract for the publication of another novel (A CHILD ALONE WITH STRANGERS) for a spring 2022 release. Fingers crossed we come to terms.
Lastly, I managed to option two short stories for film adaption, and am hoping to confirm a third in the upcoming weeks.
Overall, pure output was just over 210k words, which is pretty decent for me. Especially with the heavy rewrites of the two novels.
I'm thankful for all the readers, my Patrons, the publishers and editors who picked up my work, my agent and agent friends on the film side, my beta-readers and community friends, and family. It's the support of all the above that gives me the fuel to keep pushing forward. So thank you.
See you around the bend.
- PF
(For more info on any of my releases, you can visit my BOOKS page, or click here to see a full list of my STORIES with links.)
*Header artwork by Adrian Borda