There are a handful of authors still in the process of reviewing the second draft of Severed Dreams, but the early reviews have come in. Overall, the critiques have been insightful and very positive. Here’s a book blurb-ish sample of early response to the novel…
“Smart and complex.”
“Highly imaginative and visual.”
“Addictive.”
“Very Satisfying.”
“Exciting, touching, and inspirational.”
“Brilliant!”
I have 2-3 month’s worth of work ahead of me as I shape the second draft into final form, but Severed Dreams is close to being a finished project.
The second draft of Severed Dreams has been released to my writing group. Over the next two months, I’ll be working with a circle of talented authors to refine and strengthen the novel prior to submission. The whole process is a bit like tearing a car engine apart and looking for ways to make it run better. Early reaction has been very positive.
I closed out the last chapter of Severed Dreams this morning.
I still have a month or so worth of nips and tucks ahead of me, but I have to say that I’m very satisfied with how the ending played out. I think I found the right emotional note to leave the characters.
There are continuing adventures to be written, but I still found it hard drawing the novel to a close. I’ve struggled alongside these characters for longer than I care to admit. The story evolved over a period of years before I could put myself in the position to sit down and write it. So, now that the final words are on the page, I’m really feeling the journey.
