I am hoping to get these short blogs out every Tuesday so I can keep everyone on the same page as me, well at least know what page I’m on. So, that being said, I am hard at work on three different projects right now.
The first project is "Character is in the Details". This is my third non-fiction work for writers, game masters, etc. Character is in the Details is a comprehensive guide on creating characters for RPGs, movies, books, and other mediums. Presently, I am about a quarter of the way into this undertaking, which, if I say so myself, is pretty huge considering I am planning this to be a beast of a book well over 100,000 words.
The second project is the second book in the Dark Matter Delivery shared universe. This is "Cosmic Courier". I am including some concept art below and the synopsis. I am still working on editing "Shadow Freight", but the writing portion is complete, and I am still on track for the August 2023 release.
Synopsis: In the far reaches of the galaxy, a perilous journey unfolds in “Cosmic Courier.” Astrid Orion, a young woman with a dark legacy, and Max Sallie, an interstellar mailman with a steadfast dedication to his duty, find themselves entangled in a high-stakes adventure. As they traverse the cosmos, a formidable antagonist emerges in the form of Donovan Glass, a cunning associate of the notorious pirate and crime lord, Gortham Vega.
Astrid seeks to escape the clutches of her father’s criminal empire, while Max is determined to uphold the sacred duty of delivering mail. Their paths collide when Astrid becomes the focus of Donovan’s dangerous obsession, fueled by a pining desire and his criminal ties to Gortham Vega's syndicate. As Donovan’s relentless pursuit threatens to unravel their lives, Astrid and Max must navigate treacherous alliances, shifting loyalties, and their own inner demons.
Concept Art:
From left to right: Max Sallie, Donovan Glass, Astrid Orion
The third project is for one of my existing releases, but it is the Audiobook for Worldbuilding: A Comprehensive guide.
As I mentioned before, I am working with the illustrious Max Newman, who was the amazing Narrator for The Art of Writing for TTRPGs. He is super professional and has a great tone of voice that works for these non-fiction titles. I fully intend to work with him again on Character is in the Details once it is completed.
As always, thank you for visiting and I’ll see you in the stars…
David J Morand
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