I’m delighted (and hugely relieved) to announce that I’ve just completed the first draft of Tom and George.
Many different factors have come together to get in the way of the much earlier completion I’d have wished for, so it’s very satisfying to have reached this point at last. There’s still a good deal of work, and several more drafts, to get the book into a state fit for publication, but this a major milestone, and certainly reflects the vast bulk of the time the project is likely to consume.
One of the reasons it’s taken such a time is that the book has turned out to be much longer than I’d originally expected. I now look back on my early concerns that I might have barely enough material for even a short book with a mixture of disbelief and amusement. I’m sure that the second draft will be somewhat shorter, but this is still going to be a substantial volume. And I feel that these boys—Tom in particular—deserve nothing less.
Now on to the next draft!
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Yea!!! Cannot Wait! I am in love with all of these characters and re-read them often!
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I’m still checking back periodically to see if there are new books. I’m so excited to see there is one getting closer to being published!!! THANK YOU!
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Just popped back in to check for update and say Hello 🙂
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I’m patiently waiting for daisy and Eddie but I will love Tom and George as well
I’ll keep checking. I’ve loved all of them
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Looking forward to your new book Shayne!
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I have just completed the series for the second time. I loved it more this time. I am quite excited to see a new book is in the making. I, too, am quite curious about Daisy and Eddie, but look forward to enjoying the family soon.
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Shayne, I have just discovered your books and binged all 6! Your style is so easy and story telling so compelling. I love these characters so much and look forward to the next release. Well done!!
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Whew…I’ve been practicing waiting these 6 long years since After The Roses was released! I cannot wait for more and hope to read the conclusion of Daisy’s story when Tom and George is out. Thank you for these beautiful stories. They are my comfort reads when the world feels like too much.
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So sorry to read about your broken wrist. I am looking forward to your next book about Tom and George! I may just re-read the other books while waiting so all will be fresh in my mind.
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I love your books can’t wait to find more
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I’ve read the books several times. I start to miss the characters and have to reread. Great job.
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Loved Tom and George. Was glad to hear more their stories. Am longing to learn how The story of Daisy and Eddie concludes and how the rest of the family is. I really hope another book will be coming soon. I have reread the series twice, something I rarely do and have found it more enjoyable each time. Truly a classic.