Before Death Blossoms released!

 That novella I was working on?  It's a little later than I expected, but it's done and up at Smashwords!  I'm quite satisfied with the result.  It's a longer work using the character Lawrence G. Samson from Old Forests and Older Things Within.  It's very pulpy.  Basically, he's trying to chase down a parasitic plant that uses people to spread its pollen, thorns, and seeds.  It's a bit of action, a bit of sci-fi, and a bit of detective work.  Plus, I had an idea for how to expand that universe and add some more characters, which will help me make more complex and interesting stories in the setting from here on out.

Samson novella first draft done!

 Just finished the first draft of that Samson novella.  I like the flow of the plot but I think the phrasing is going to need some tweaking before it's ready for prime time.  Came out at about 20000 words.  And of course I need to source a cover, and I'm having real trouble even figuring out what I think a good cover for this would be.  The main story elements don't really jump out at me as suitable for a cover that will not be terribly misleading.  Hmmm...