One thing that has complicated the writing is the added scope. I've said this before, but I'm essentially having to create a whole new civilization, with much more history than I had at the beginning of the project, as well as a plethora of new characters. Because I generally write from a basic outline with the major plot points and some minor details, most of the content is created as I write. So I go a bit slower when I suddenly have to create a bunch of new characters or add some history / exposition.
At the end of the day, though, I'm excited to finish this novel, as it's coming together nicely. Things I thought would be problems are resolving themselves as I write, so the weight gets lighter with each writing session.
Goodreads
I recently set myself up on Goodreads as an author. I've put all 3 of my current books on there, and will be updating what I'm currently reading, along with ratings for anything I've read before that I can remember well enough to rate fairly (which is a chore, as I've read a lot of books). I doubt I will do many reviews... I don't really have time for them and usually someone else has already echoed my thoughts much more succinctly.
So here's my page:
Goodreads - Brad Murgen
If you're on there, feel free to add or follow me. And if you happen to read my books and like them, please rate or review them. I don't like soliciting for ratings/reviews, but sites like that and Amazon work better for authors when they have ratings.
Oh, and Practicing is available on the site for free.
