Shadows and Reflections

The calendar year ends, and as is customary rumination abounds.

Was it all it should have been?

The appalling cliché surfaces ‘were lessons learnt’?

World domination didn’t materialise.

Output wasn’t what we wanted.

Tales were told, but stumbles outnumbered pages.

Rejections continued.

Aspiration remains.

We will cogitate, and we will continue.

Adjustments will be made.

Maybe we’ll succeed?

Maybe.

Whatever happens we’ll keep trying, keep typing.

Keep the faith, stay safe & remain sane.

Pick me (Nigel).

If ever there was a pop reference to age me, maybe that one is it!

Still scribbling away, still casting my bait into the deep dark waters without attracting a bite.

Fishing is a game of patience. 

Even when standing shoulder to shoulder along a crowded bank, I still have faith that my hook is more than worthy of a nibble (or two).

Amy is a strong character, she’s interesting, fully rounded, not dependent upon anyone else for validation – she looks at both Bechdel and Mako Mori, nods in acknowledgement and moves ever onwards.

The tale is a wonderful blend of fast paced adventure, revenge, and the struggle to recover, all mixed with the subtle spice of steampunk and Irish mythology.  

The first book is a true standalone project that starts and stops with questions answered, and loose ends tied up nice and neat.  Yet, for those with a taste for this mix the adventure continues for another four volumes… 

As grand as they are (and they are) all those finely crafted words are for naught if they are never read.

Would you pick Amy?

Will Nigel pick me? 

I’m casting my line, loading my bait, and hoping for a bite.

While I patiently wait, stay safe and remain sane.