On Tuesday, August 12th, 2025, Jemima Pett is releasing The Quest for Orichalcum, her fourth novel in The Viridian System series. Except this is the first. How come? Chronology is key. Read on to discover why and more. The Viridian System series #viridianseries It started with a chase around the alpha quadrant, looking for pieces … Continue reading
Another month has passed, so it’s time for another Insecure Writer’s Support Group post, and an opportunity to tweak my writing strategy. First, it’s been over three months since I submitted my Snowdon Shadows police procedural, Fevered Fuse, to London-based publisher Joffe Books. As expected last month, I never received an answer, so that is … Continue reading
Episode 40 of Freedom Flights features a crucial annual event in the Night Witches’ and Chayka Air’s calendar. Or rather, the clear up before the event. The episode was becoming too long to add more scenes. Can you tell what will happen next, or do you need a Part 2 before Episode 41, which will … Continue reading
Episode 39 of Freedom Flights picks up on a key discussion in the last episode. I will continue trying to foreshadow future incidents without making my characters react as if they know what will happen in 2025… even if they fear what could happen. Also, I want each episode to tackle just crucial incidents in … Continue reading
Another month has passed, so it’s time for another Insecure Writer’s Support Group post, and an opportunity to plan another writing adventure. First, it’s almost two months since I submitted my Snowdon Shadows police procedural, Fevered Fuse, to London-based publisher Joffe Books, and I’m still waiting for an answer. I’m beginning to suspect a rejection … Continue reading
Episode 38 of Freedom Flights sees the return to Chayka Field of an unexpected supporter with some new recruits, and who is met by a character who will remain forever. There’s also a hint or two about events in the next episode. I will continue trying to foreshadow future incidents without making my characters react … Continue reading
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