Just a quick update that now I’ve finished the first draft of ‘A New Jerusalem,’ I’m going to set it aside for a few weeks and focus on finishing ‘Bomb Girl,’ the short story I had been serialising on WordPress. ‘Bomb Girl,’ as many stories do, has developed a life of its own and developed into a much longer piece. I still have to write the final three chapters which I hope to do this month.
‘Bomb Girl,’ exists within the Kirkwood Scott universe and some of its characters will feature in ‘A New Jerusalem.’ In some ways it is the link between the latter novel and ‘Skelly’s Square.’ The plan is to publish ‘Bomb Girl,’ and then dive into the editing process for ‘A New Jerusalem.’ It’s a lot of work but Fionnuala and I are confident we can progress both books to publication in 2020. Patience is the key.
I tend to rush around at a million miles an hour when it comes to writing but I’m going to take my time with ‘A New Jerusalem.’ I’m going to pitch it at some bigger agents and publishers, and showcase it a a number of Irish book conferences and fairs throughout the year. Thank you, as ever, to those who read, enjoyed and supported ‘Skelly’s Square.’ You are the people who motivate me to keep going.
Black Thoughts 
I’m sure the blogging community will be supporting you all the way. 😊
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I hope so.
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Patience?? Ah, ok! Looking forward to hearing how bomb girl fares!!
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Thank you. Hope to update again before end of month.
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Can’t wait to read more of your work!
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Thank you. Have you read ‘Skelly’s Square’ yet?
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Yes it was a gripping story I believe I reviewed it but would thoroughly recommend it!
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Thank you very much 😊
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Do it, man! Make us proud!
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I shall 🙂
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I’m so glad you’re really going for it. You’re gonna do great, Stephen, I know it.
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Thank you, Amy. It’s a tough road but I’m not giving up yet.
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I received Skelly’s Square as a gift and I am in the midst of reading it. I wish you all the best with your present projects and every success.
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I received Skelly’s Square as a gift and I am in the midst of reading it. I wish you all the best with your present projects and every success.
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Stephen! I’m sorry I’ve been absent for so long. I hope you’ve all been well! Congratulations on finishing the second book. Amazing achievement. All the best with the writing projects, as well as the joys and pangs of life. ☀️🌸
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Oh, don’t be silly. Good to see you back and thank you 😊
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Definitely better to take your time and turn out a quality product instead of bum rushing a bad one. 🙂
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Yes, definitely. Thank you 😊
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