Tag: project update

• The Story of The Thaw

  

  An overview of the eleven-year development of The Thaw, covering its origins, evolution through multiple drafts, why it remained unpublished for so long, and the work involved in preparing it for release.

  Richard Holliday

  August 7, 2026

  Articles, Writing

  post-apocalyptic, project update, The Thaw, writing about writing

• State of Play: April 2026

  

  In this April 2026 update, I reflect on a quarter that didn’t quite go to plan but still delivered solid progress. Ray of Light enters its final edit under deadline pressure, The Thaw moves toward professional editing, and Boat Party nears draft completion, while Legacy of Iron remains patiently on the bench.

  Richard Holliday

  April 3, 2026

  Articles

  Boat Party, Disaster Series, Legacy of Iron, project update, Ray of Light, State of Play, The Thaw, writing about writing

• 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