Progress!
*UPDATE*
MORE NEWS TO FOLLOW SUMMER 2023
I can’t tell you how much I’ve been looking forward to sharing this update with you. To all my readers who have messaged and emailed to check in (or have been quietly waiting on the side-lines) these past few months, thank you for your patience.
I’m thrilled to be able to tell you that all the structural edits for my upcoming book are now complete. Aside from writing the first draft, this is the most time-consuming (and unpredictable!) chunk of work my end which is why I’ve been immersed in my writing cave up to now. There’s still a little way to go yet with line edits, copy edits and proof reads ahead, but at least the significant delay due to Covid is now a distant memory and we’re well on our way.
The fantastic team at Piatkus Fiction will now be drafting a schedule to take us through the forthcoming months in the build-up to the book’s publication. Not only does this mean I’ll finally be able to share the release date, the team will also be finalising a title and designing the cover in the interim. This will be my first book outside of my Blackthorn and Lowtown worlds so I have no idea what to expect on either front. I’m beyond excited to see what they come up with! And I certainly can’t wait to see what you think too.
And for those of you who are clinging on for your next Lowtown adventure, rest assured I am working on Rogue between edits.
I’ll share more as soon as I can! Thanks for hanging in there with me. 🤗 ❤️
Comments
Best news I have heard in a while! I am excited to peak into this new storyline and of course excited for anothe Lowtown!! 💙 Great to hear about the updates, thank you!!
Aww, that is so wonderful to hear – thank you! 💓 This new story is quite different from Blackthorn and Lowtown but I really hope you’ll enjoy it. I’m just thrilled you’re going to take a look. As for the new Lowtown… if you loved Blackthorn and Haven, I think you’ll like this one too. 😉 I’ve had SO much fun with it. Take care – and thanks so much for reading and commenting!
Fabulous news Lindsay x
Thank you so much, Karen! And thanks for your lovely messages on FB. xx
Fantastic news. I love everything Blackthorn (re-read recently) and look forward to reading what you’ve written next
Stay safe and keep well 🥰
Thank you hugely, Lin, that means a lot. 💓 I really hope you enjoyed your re-read! Stay safe and keep well too. 🤗
Oh, Lindsay, this is wonderful and very welcome news! I checked the blog week before last and here is the update! Can’t wait for Rogue as it will be a chance to return to the world of Lowtown/Blackthorn. Can you say if the events in the book take place prior to Blood Broken or has it changed now.
I am so excited to read a book with a new direction and intrigued to discover how you have set up the world in which the story takes place and, of course, learn about the new characters. It can only be superbly written as ever.💜 Can you say if it will be a stand alone or a new series. Questions, questions! So lovely to connect with you again.🌞
All my best 🌻
Hi Marie! I love how excited you are – thank you!! And don’t worry, questions are always welcome. 😁
Rogue is still set prior to Blood Broken. Any Lowtown books I write will always be based prior to Blackthorn’s finale, basically because the world changes so much after that. The urban dystopia is so integral to the characterisation and plotting in Lowtown stories it would be hard to lose that element. And like Haven, Rogue will be a standalone focusing on two new characters.
As for my upcoming book (thank you for your confidence in it! ❤️), that’s a standalone too. It’s set against a rural backdrop, is Gothic in premise and is filled with mystery and spooky occurrences. 👻😱 I won’t say too much more about it for now but will share more asap. 😉 Like Blackthorn, it was tucked away for a very long time so I’m ecstatic it’s now on the cusp of being published. I’m sure we’ll have lots of fun with it.
Thanks so much for your support and it’s fantastic to connect with you again too. Take good care. 🤗
Fantastic news about the up and coming book, can’t wait to read this, hope you and Tim are keeping ok xxx
I’m so excited about it, Dawn. It feels far too long since I’ve had a new book out. I’m chuffed to bits you’re still planning to read it – yay! We’re both well, thank you. I hope the same goes for you and Pete? xxx
This is all so exciting. Can’t wait to hear more about your new book Linds. With so much going on right now I’m sure it was crazy trying to pull all the pieces together, I know it will be fantastic though if it comes from that wonderful mind of yours. Can’t wait for Rogue also because you know I adore that special place, but no pressure 🙈🙈🤣🤣.
I’m so glad you and Tim are safe and well and can’t wait to hear more from the writing cave soon. ❤️ ❤️
Aww, thank you so very much, Niamh! 🤗 It’s wonderful to still have you there ready and waiting to read more from me. I think you’ll have a lot of fun with Rogue, and hopefully you won’t mind a touch of spookiness with the other story. 😉 I’m chuffed to see you comment and to know you’re safe and well too. Take care! ❤️
I’m so excited to hear this! I can’t wait for more books from you! I loved Blackthorn and Lowdown so much!! Yay!!!
Thank you so, SO much, Karalee! 💓 It’s lovely to see you comment and know you’re well. I can’t wait to share more stories with you either! 📖📖
I’m so so so excited to hear news of the new books. I recommend Blackthorn to anyone and everyone…they’re incredible. Thank you xx
It’s fantastic to hear your excitement, Nicola – thank you so very much! And thank you for your kind words about Blackthorn too, that means a lot. I can’t wait to share more stories with you soon! xxx
So so so excited can’t wait to read your new book.There goes the housework and possibly sleeping ,my husband will be so delighted!
Ha, your comment made me chuckle! Thank you so very much, Ann! I’m thrilled to hear how excited you are and can’t wait to share this next story with you. ❤️