One of the best things about writing a short story collection is that the process naturally lends itself to editing. Let me explain. Many writers finish a draft, set it aside, and move on to something else. When they return to it a month (or more) later, they come back with fresh eyes. They can… Continue reading May 21 update
I am finished writing. I have line editing to do and the last story I wrote -- The Preminger Curse -- has to go out to some beta readers. I think it's the best story in the collection, but what the hell do I know? It came in at a whopping 20,703 words. I took… Continue reading Update May 9th
The last story of It's About Impossible Crime (2025) is coming along and I'm making notes for the final edits on the other four. I like this short story process, i.e. writing a story and then putting it aside to work on another one. It's good to step away and return with fresh eyes. There's… Continue reading Early cover thoughts
Writing is going well on the last story. It's turned out a bit more complicated than originally planned, so I've to map out the family history and the mansion's rooms. This sort of thing takes time. Maybe in one or two months, I'll announce a publication date. I have a date in mind, but I've… Continue reading April 2025 update
I've been working my ass off. I'm down to the last story. I'm plotting it out. It's going to be very Goodnight Ireneish but in short story form. In the meantime, here are some blurbs. It's About Impossible Crime (2025) 1. Silent Steps of Murder In the dead of a Chicago winter, Detective Rowan Manory… Continue reading One more Story to go.
James Scott Byrnside 