Well, finally I've managed to produce something good in my writing since this entire pandemic began. I'll admit it has not been easy to write these past couple of years, but I'm glad I persevered, because now I have a new manuscript to share!
It's entitled Skullduggery, and is a piece of historical fiction set in the 17th century Caribbean during the "golden" era of piracy.
I've started putting out my manuscript with several trusted CPs, but I'm always open to new crit partners (and always willing to gladly reciprocate). If any of you are interested in reading my latest and greatest novel-to-be, check out the blub below and drop me a line in the comments. I'm always happy to share, whether someone wants to read just a few chapters or the entire book. This one definitely feels special. I hope you enjoy your day, as I know I will:)
Thanks!
Skullduggery
1686. The Caribbean. Dante is a young, idealistic conquistador when he falls for the beautiful Isabella, mistress of the powerful, ruthless Hidalgo of the Yucatan. The jealous Hidalgo sends Dante on a suicide mission against local pirates, but the pirates capture Dante instead and force him to join their crew. The buccaneers take Dante to the pirate port of Petit Goave, full of adventurous cutthroats and alluring courtesans, but he never forgets his love for Isabella nor his hatred for the Hidalgo. When Dante purloins a map of the Hidalgo's treasure fortress of Las Marinas, the Hidalgo learns that Dante is still alive and puts a price on his head. Dante convinces the pirates to raid the Hidalgo's fortress using a secret entrance revealed on the stolen map. The race is on to reach Las Marinas, get the treasure, and rescue Isabella before the Hidalgo and his soldiers try to kill Dante and his newfound pirate friends first.
Sounds like an adventure, all right! Well done.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Alex:) Even though I'm proud of it, it's probably the slowest I've written in a long time.
DeleteThe excerpt sounds great, Mark. It definitely isn't an overdone theme. Best of luck with this.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the encouragement! I'll take it :)
DeleteOh. I do love history and historicals. I'm beta reading one now, but I'd love to read this when I'm done.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!!
Thanks, Elizabeth! I'll reach out to you via email. Thanks for the kind offer:)
ReplyDeleteIt certainly has been tough to creature during these past couple of years, but I am really happy that you completed a new manuscript during all that and are able to share it now. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Chrys! I'm just happy to be moving in the right direction :)
DeleteHi, Mark, glad to see you are productive again. I can't wait to read this, and thanks for including me as a CP.
ReplyDeleteOf course, Mitty! I always value your opinion:)
DeleteThis sounds like a fun story. And I get what you mean. The last two years have been tough on so many levels.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I'll take any return to "normalcy" I can get :)
DeleteYay! This sounds like a fantastic story. I will read it as soon as it's published. Congrats for completing the manuscript!
ReplyDeleteSounds good, Sherry:) Thanks! :)
DeleteHere, in Portugal, people are standing with Ukraine, too. Organizations are collecting necessary goods and supplies to send, and cities (includiing Braga) are taking in refugees. My heart breaks daily for these brave souls and for the courageous Russians who risk prison or worse for daring to speak the truth.
ReplyDeleteOn another note, thanks for letting me read your manuscript. Skullduggery is a terrific book!