Hey everyone, Brian here.
A while back I wrote an earworm of a song I wrote that I kept sharing with friends, who kept responding that they couldn't get the damn thing out of their heads.
Like, they were practically mad about it.
So, that meant that I had to record it on a trip to visit Russ.
On the plane ride back, I thought it would be fun to write a short story for our blog to go along with the song. A story about a new kid who wishes he could write a song to impress a girl and fit into his new surroundings, only to have that wish go painfully awry, et cetera, et cetera, you know the deal.
Now, you may ask, why would you write a short story?
Because I also write books, go check out Ghost Bully by Brian Corley on Amazon or wherever you read things.
The short story got out of hand and tens of thousands of words later, I have a story bordering a word count between novella and novel. Cool right? Whatever.
Anyway, I’ve sent my draft over to my editor for the new project, and I’m simultaneously pleased and dissatisfied with the result. Which, believe it or not, is a good sign.
I love the premise of the story, but I'm frustrated with my inability to tell it in a way that measures up to the standard I'd like to put out there in the world.
Why is that good news? Well, I think it's good news because I'm still not done with the story, and I don't want to be done with the story--which may just mean that I have a good story to tell.
Alright, is everyone happy with this sloppy insight into my unhealthy mind?
Good.
So, to wrap up. The new book is in its finishing phases to be complete by September for a 2024 release with a corresponding single by The Mars McClanes.
Stay tuned for more details.