Update on my novel work and the publishing process

I have a brief update on the novel I've been slowly working on in recent years, as well as my previously completed novel that I'm looking to self-publish. As a result of some significant life changes, and my career in the legal industry becoming incredibly more intense as a result of a big case the firm is involved in, much of my creative writing has taken a necessary backseat over the course of the last 18 months.

As this gloriously unusual English summer draws to a close - a summer of an American work conference; a few days away in the Cotswolds; a city break to Paris last week; and a relaxing R+R holiday in the Canary Islands next week - I will hopefully be afforded more time to focus on my current novel soon. That being said, the start of the 2018/19  rugby season is fast approaching, and I have yet another week away in America in October for work to look forward to. Despite the many reasons I've been unable to focus more on my writing, I have some provisionally positive news.

I'm very pleased to report that there's a provisional avenue that has become available for me as part of the publishing process for my previous novel, as well as (perhaps) the project I'm currently working on (pending how fast I'm able to complete the same). Although nothing is set in stone, and we're talking nothing more than a few ideas floated between the parties involved, it's an avenue I'm keen to explore.

As I believe I've previously reported, there has been a significant shift in my personal circumstances over the last 18 months that has resulted in less time available to dedicate to writing, and this coupled with the case my firm is involved in has resulted in an unfortunate lack of progress.

With a potential avenue on the horizon for works of mine to be published, I will be looking to increase my productivity in terms of my writing projects.

Here's to hoping I can make the time I need to focus on my projects, and here's to hoping the potential avenue for progress in terms of publishing comes to fruition.

More to come soon.

JM