creative-writing – James Scott Byrnside

Book 8 will be a novel

April 22, 2026April 22, 2026 jamesscottbyrnside

The Sapphire Veil is the working title. You need a working title to give a project some permanence in your mind. Without giving any hints or spoilers, I can tell you it’s about a young, strapping lad who falls for the wrong kind of dame. Which femme fatale conventions I adhere to—and which I subvert—are… Continue reading Book 8 will be a novel

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May 21 update

May 21, 2025May 21, 2025 jamesscottbyrnside

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