PROGRESS REPORT: WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 12, 2022

 I'm on Chapter 15 and 22,000+ words into SOLITAIRE 2: THE AGENDA.

Granted, that may not seem like much, especially to those of you who are here each and ever week. But you have to understand that besides writing; my day also consists of cooking, cleaning, other household chores and everything else that a 60 year old man with a heart condition can and must do on a daily basis.

There is no cook, maid, valet or other members of any household staff with me.

It's just me, myself and I.

So I'll take my progress where I can get it.

Besides, it also takes time to do research in regards to places I've never been, like New York City, Tokyo Japan and the Australian Outback that all appeared in the first SOLITAIRE novel, which I am estimating will be published sometime in the latter half of 2023.

While I am writing works of fiction, there must be at least some locale accuracy in every setting or else you run the risk of throwing readers completely out of the adventure.

In any event, I better get back to writing now.

Take care.

STAY SAFE!😷

And I'll see you around the Internet.

Lee Houston, Junior

13 November, 2022

PROGRESS REPORT: WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 5, 2022

Afraid it hasn't been a good week writing wise. 😕

A lot of (mostly unplanned) stuff happened that I had to deal with.

But hey, that's life.

It sure beats the alternative. 😉 

Hopefully this coming week will be better because while I did get a few minutes of actual writing time here and there, I'm still on Chapter 14 of SOLITAIRE 2: THE AGENDA.

Was hoping to be further into the manuscript by the time I posted this, but I'm only human.

In any event, I better get back to writing now.

Take care.

STAY SAFE! 😷

And I'll see you around the Internet.

Lee Houston, Junior

6 November, 2022

PROGRESS REPORT: WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 29, 2022

 Considering tomorrow is Halloween🎃, can you believe that there is only two months left in 2022?

Well, at least the sign is orange.

Anyway, I am deep into Chapter 14 of SOLITAIRE 2: THE AGENDA while breaking the 21,000 word
mark.

That may not seem like a heck of a lot from last week's Progress Report, but considering the research and plot development I've done—besides laundry and other various and assorted household chores 😉—this book will be not only a real page turner but a roller coaster ride of dramatic action once it's published.

Without giving away more than I should, Solitaire is getting ready to board a plane from Cancun back to the United States under the belief that the current mission is about over, but the Secret Samaritan will soon discover otherwise.

Sorry. Can't say anything else right now without getting Professor River Song mad at me about spoilers. 😉

In any event, I've got to get back to writing now.

Be nice to all the Trick or Treaters tomorrow night.👻👽

Take care.

STAY SAFE! 😷

And I'll see you around the Internet.

Lee Houston, Junior

30 October, 2022.

PROGRESS REPORT: WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 22, 2022

I have been able to do some serious writing this past week! 😁

Am now on Chapter 14 and over 20,000+ words into SOLITAIRE 2: THE AGENDA.

If that doesn't seem like a lot, please take into consideration that my average chapter so far is about 1,400 words. Some are longer, some are shorter, but in the end it all equals out considering the book will be somewhere between 60 to 65,000 words so I have many more chapters to go in this adventurous page turner.

With that in mind take care.

STAY SAFE! 😷

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD! 🎂🎉🥳 (This coming week)

And I'll see you around the Internet.

Lee Houston, Junior

23 October, 2022

PROGRESS REPORT: WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 15, 2022

I will be the first to admit that I unfortunately haven't gotten much writing done this past week but other priorities in life arose, including trying to get the Power Steering Fluid line fixed on my car.

Despite some serious help from some very important people in my life, alas that task has yet to be accomplished so hopefully I will get some writing done this coming week as we regroup in preparation for trying again next weekend.

Until then, take care.

STAY SAFE! 😷

And I'll see you around the Internet.

Lee Houston, Junior

16 October, 2022

PROGRESS REPORT: WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 8, 2022

 Despite the fact I didn't post one between Honoring Banned Books Week and letting those interested know that Airship 27 needs artists, there HAS been progress on the writing front over the past month!

Due to researching because I've never been outside of the Continental United States in my life, I'm on Chapter 13 of SOLITAIRE 2: THE AGENDA and approaching 20,000+ words in the manuscript.

The title character is still in Cancun at the moment while events elsewhere will be adding to this thrilling action adventure soon.

NO SPOILERS!

Wish I could say more without spilling any beans, but I'm not about to activate any SPOILER ALERTS.

After all, Professor River Song isn't the only one who hates spoilers.

Anyway, I can tell you that the first SOLITAIRE novel DOES have a publisher😀, although it will probably be a 2023 release.

In any event, I better get back to writing now.

Take care.

STAY SAFE! 😷

And I'll see you around the Internet.

Lee Houston, Junior

9 October, 2022

AIRSHIP 27 NEEDS ARTISTS

 Sorry for the delay posting today/tonight. Was without power for awhile which resulted in a technical computer issue when electricity was restored because my system was on when the lights went out. Anyway...

AIRSHIP 27, operated by Ron Fortier and Rob Davis, is a New Pulp Publisher of modern adventures told in the classic style. This includes having dynamic covers and exciting interior illustrations to accompany the stories/novels ala the original pulp publishers of the late 1920s through early 1950s.

Every Airship 27 book has up to nine interior illustrations plus the cover.

But to have illustrations you need artists.

If interested, you can contact Ron Fortier through either Facebook or the company's website to find out page rates and other specifics.

Regular Progress Reports will return next week. Right now it's late and I need my sleep. Night!