Update Spring 2024
Writing Update:
Having spent the first quarter of 2024 working on music, I’ve reached a point where I have handed it over to vocalist Stevie for her input. While she is working on the tunes, I’ve decided to challenge both myself and my dog, Marley, during April for Stand Up To Cancer with the ‘All The 9s’ challenge. It all starts on April 1st.
1, Walk 99 miles with Marley during April
2, Write 999 words on average a day during April
3, Raise at least £99
Thank you to the wonderful people who have already donated, point 3 has been smashed already! If you want to throw a coins towards this excellent cause, my donation page link is below. Updates as we go.
From a writing perspective, my starting number is 26,130 and by the end of April, I aim to have at least 56,130 under my belt. It’s a hardcore challenge but I just need to sit down and write. I have a feeling the new book will be around the 90k to 100k mark but you never know how these things will go, so, we'll see. I'm pumped up for the challenge though.
Music Update:
I have spent the first quarter working on the next The Spectre Beneath album. I wanted to ensure the songs were in the best shape possible before Consta recorded the drums. The good news is, the drums are all recorded and most of the guitars are in the can. At this moment, Stevie is working on the vocals, practicing, working on the melodies, that sort of thing. While she is working on the vocals, I have had a chance to come up with some artwork both for the new album and The Ashen Child as I am in a position to bring out The Ashen Child on CD with two possible bonus tracks, Days Without Number’ and the original version of ‘As Far As The Eye Can See’. More news when Stevie begins to record the vocals. If you want to listen to The Spectre Beneath, please follow the links below.