Once more inspired by other, more prolific writers, I offer the latest update on my various writing-related stuff:
- The Genesis Protocol - Editorial revisions complete. Revised manuscript delivered to editor on September 1st. Waiting to see if any further revisions are required.
- Summon the Thunder - Currently writing this with Kevin. Manuscript due November 1st.
- S.C.E. #64: Distant Early Warning - Received licensor's approval of our proposal on August 19th. Manuscript is due January 15th, 2006.
- Corps of Engineers #1: Old Soldiers (working title only) - Developing proposal to send to editor. Anticipate delivering this on November 15th.
- Original nonSF short story - Sent to market editor on September 17th. Waiting to see if it's accepted or rejected.
- Original short story - Outlined and began writing a bit on this, but there's no market picked out, so no deadline. Other stuff with deadlines are taking priority :)
- Counterstrike: The Last World War, Book II - Proposal still being shopped to publishers.
- Untitled Trek project - Developing proposal with editor, expect to deliver this mid-to-late November.
- Trek novel solo project - Awaiting editor feedback on proposal.
- Trek novel project with Kevin - Awaiting editor feedback on proposal.
- Tie-in project with Kevin - Working to complete proposal.
- Tie-in project with Kevin - Sample chapter completed; working to complete proposal.
- Two articles for Star Trek Communicator magazine with Kevin - Conducting research and performing other prep work. These are on hold pending word on direction of the magazine.
- Non-fiction/non-genre article (or series of articles) for local/regional magazine or newspaper - Researching material for the article(s), researching best markets to place it.
- Short Screenplay - submitted to open-call contest on August 26th. Awaiting feedback from the contest judges.
I also scribbled a dirty limerick on a truck stop restroom wall. I hear it's up for an award.