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  • State of Play: January 2026

    State of Play: January 2026

    In this January 2026 State of Play, I review recent progress and set out my plans for the next quarter. Ray of Light is nearing the end of its third draft and heading to beta readers, The Thaw has moved into professional copyediting, and the first book in my Disaster Series is well underway, with…

    Richard Holliday

    January 1, 2026
    Announcements, Writing
    project update, State of Play, website update, writing about writing
  • Ray of Light: Letting neurodivergence show without telling

    Ray of Light: Letting neurodivergence show without telling

    While revising the midpoint of Ray of Light, I found myself unexpectedly proud of a quiet scene that allowed a character’s neurodivergent response to stress to surface naturally. It’s a moment shaped by pauses, small actions, and gentle support, and one that reflects experiences I recognise myself.

    Richard Holliday

    December 24, 2025
    Articles, Writing
    project update, Ray of Light, writing about writing
  • My Thoughts on Amazon’s New KDP EPUB & PDF Download Option

    My Thoughts on Amazon’s New KDP EPUB & PDF Download Option

    Amazon is introducing an optional KDP feature that allows DRM-free eBooks to be downloaded in EPUB and PDF formats. Some authors have raised concerns about piracy. In this post, I explain why I am not concerned and why I believe this change is a positive one for readers.

    Richard Holliday

    December 20, 2025
    Articles
    Amazon, KDP, kindle, publishing, writing about writing
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