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Tuesday, March 6, 2007

Progress Update for "Offspring" Sequel

Sometimes in writing it is necessary to do the hard thing and today I decided that it was necessary. I had planned out my second novel quite precisely and thus far have almost 100 pages of a first draft. But I struck upon a grander scheme for the novel that will give it a lot more depth and more room for my imagination to play! I may still use the original plot too, but only as a secondary and not as the main storyline. Take note that I have changed the book's title to "Sword of the Dragon: The Key of Living Fire."

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hey Scott, I've enjoyed reading your blog. And I think this new title sounds great!

The chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. Amen!

Author Scott Appleton said...

Thanks, Shayna! There is something to be said for a willingness to throw away your work if you can do better, and this was one of those times. *Sniffles*

Anonymous said...

Oh--don't whine. It's not becoming! he he Really though, a side novelette is a great idea! Some imagination.....

Jennifer

Author Scott Appleton said...

Yes, I like that idea, Jennifer! Since the original idea still fits into the plot I just might do that--if the publisher agrees to it.

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"Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones." -Proverbs 16:24

In a world where morality is forsaken and Christ neglected, wholesome books are uncommon. The themes of my writing are love, self-sacrifice, and honor.

I see my generation turning from God to the gods of this world. I see homes torn apart in the pursuit of pleasure and self-gratification. Children are murdered by the millions every year . . . without ever seeing the world outside their mothers' wombs. Through fiction I strive to encourage those who are willing, to stand against these things and be heroes and heroines; chivalrous, gentle, full of righteous indignation, and the fear and love of their Creator.