Hugh Howey's Blog, page 108

Let's go back a couple of months, back before I had any idea this Middling Success was barreling down on me. It's 11:00 at night on October 31st, and I'm in bed, blogging. In one hour, National Novel Writing Month 2011 will begin, and tens of thousands of kooks all around the world will join me in attempting [...]

It happened in late October as I was organizing my thoughts for another NaNo book (this one was to be about a boy who runs away with the galactic circus). Just a week out from commencing the ludicrous endeavor of writing a 50,000 word novel in 30 days, I ran out of my usual circle [...]

After a monster morning of burying myself in the awesomeness that is WOOL 4, I have surfaced to bring news. The latest in this exciting series should be complete right around the first of the year. That doesn't mean all you random readers should stop emailing to pester me for a release date; in truth, [...]

I had a curious revelation this weekend. It occurred between a four-hour session of processing ballet photos and the publication of WOOL 3. I realized, damnit, that I've become an artist. And I don't mean that in the sense of someone with talent, or someone who makes beautiful things, but just in the economic and [...]

I know, I know, you haven't even finished WOOL 2 yet. But it's never too early to get the cover art out of the way. It might just be me, but I think this is the most outstanding cover I've ever made. Feedback is welcomed.

WOOL just hit 50 Amazon reviews! That's a crazy milestone, something the first Molly book is still a few shy from reaching (and it's been out for over two years!) To celebrate, I'm compiling a few of my favorite reviews for you to enjoy. The first one is probably my favorite (it's actually for WOOL [...]

The second story in the WOOL series is now available on the Kindle store, and people seem to be gobbling it up already. There's a hint here of where the overall tale is heading, and let me tell you, it's hard to stay mum about all that I have planned. Yes, I have a plan. [...]

Well, this is a blow to my author's platform. Not to mention my every notion of book promotion/success. You see, and I blush in shame to admit this, but the work experiencing the most success right now is the one I have failed to mention anywhere! That's right. No publicity, no option to buy a [...]

It's 11:00 P.M. on the eve of NaNoWriMo. At this time, in each of the last two years, I was blissfully asleep, dreaming of plot points, laugh-snoring at those who choose to stay up until midnight to get a "head start" on their novels. I was the sleeping tortoise; they were the jumpity hares. I [...]

Just received the yearly kick-off email from NaNo's director. Thought I'd post it up here so those of you who have never participated can get an idea of what we go through and what our schedule is like. ______________________________________ Greetings, writer! Whether this is your first, fifth, or thirteenth NaNoWriMo, it's always helpful to have [...]