Brian MacLearn's Blog - Posts Tagged "sensitive"
The past and what's ahead
I finished the first draft on "Isolation," worked through two revisions, and sent it out for critiques. That was over a year ago. While I waited, I started working on a story idea that hit me hard. That idea turned into my latest work, which I just recently finished. Isolation received mostly positive feedback, but there is still that little something I need to work into the story. After becoming so engaged in the new work, I couldn't make myself go back to rework "Isolation." It will happen!
"Sensitive" was born from my fascination with hypnosis. A hypnotist's stage show on a night out with the girls is the catalyst that sets the rest of the story in motion. At 300 pages, it will only grow as I work through my first edit. This is by far the most intriguing story I've written, not only because the protagonist is a young female, but also by the way it touches on our humanly existence.
"Sensitive" is written in a rough style, similar to works of Gillian Flynn, and leaves all the pleasantries at the door. Part horror, part science fiction, and part thriller, along with some intense sexual situations, this story has an edge that keeps it moving. Originally, I deemed it a standalone work, but as I neared the end, it became clear that Riley Moore had battles yet to wage. I do believe that a trilogy is in order.
Recently, I've also toyed with writing the sequel to "Our Heart" and the possibility of letting Willow and Jeffrey have another crack after their escapades in "Against the Current." What I really need is that special writing partner to take all of my first drafts and make them worthy while I try to keep ahead of the hoard of ghostly characters standing behind my chair, begging to be brought to life. My book of potential story ideas is growing faster than I will ever reasonably be able to finish writing.
Take care, and read on!
Brian
"Sensitive" was born from my fascination with hypnosis. A hypnotist's stage show on a night out with the girls is the catalyst that sets the rest of the story in motion. At 300 pages, it will only grow as I work through my first edit. This is by far the most intriguing story I've written, not only because the protagonist is a young female, but also by the way it touches on our humanly existence.
"Sensitive" is written in a rough style, similar to works of Gillian Flynn, and leaves all the pleasantries at the door. Part horror, part science fiction, and part thriller, along with some intense sexual situations, this story has an edge that keeps it moving. Originally, I deemed it a standalone work, but as I neared the end, it became clear that Riley Moore had battles yet to wage. I do believe that a trilogy is in order.
Recently, I've also toyed with writing the sequel to "Our Heart" and the possibility of letting Willow and Jeffrey have another crack after their escapades in "Against the Current." What I really need is that special writing partner to take all of my first drafts and make them worthy while I try to keep ahead of the hoard of ghostly characters standing behind my chair, begging to be brought to life. My book of potential story ideas is growing faster than I will ever reasonably be able to finish writing.
Take care, and read on!
Brian
