Author. Imaginist. Creator of Worlds.
Welcome to the Nexus!
David Earl Whitaker is a multi-genre author whose first book, "Flight of the Nosoi," is currently in search of an agent or publisher. He has several other works in progress.
From this Nexus, you can visit the world of Nosoi, or you can catch a glimpse though the portals to several others. Many ways are barred to mere mortals, but, in time, the barriers will break down so exploration can begin.
News:
Drafting
I’m almost out of ready content for the writing groups this week. Lorithal Book A part 1 will be out to readers next week, so it’s probably time to draft part 2. I have an outline done, and it should be a good ride. Here we go!
Prom and Finals
My favorite first son comes home for the summer this week. Just in time to see his brother go to prom. So many rights of spring all in one place. Oh, and starting on the outline for part 2, while we’re at it.
Revisions
Getting lots of good feedback on Book A, and it’s almost time to implement some of it. I’m about to cycle back to my longest running group with the first chapters of book A, while the newer groups are still speeding ahead. It’s a little backwards, but it is what it is. Looking forward to starting on the polish.
Minicon!
This week is Minicon, a smallish con hosted by the Minnesota Science-Fiction Society. It’s a great little community the family and I go to every year. This year’s Guests of Honor are Patricia C Wrede (author of the Dark Lord’s Daughter and several other books) and Matt Leacock (creator of Pandemic and Forbidden Island). Looking forward to connecting with other writers and meeting up with people I only see once year.
The Revolving Door
The sons are in and out a lot, this month. My favorite first son was just home for Spring break, and went back to school yesterday. Meanwhile, my favorite second son is procrastinating packing for his school band trip to Spain next week. Full house to empty house in a few days time. Only my favorite third son to keep us company.
It’s #RevPit Time!
Once a year, the people over at #RevPit organize a submission event where they gather a number of editors from the industry and invite open submissions. Each Editor pics one winner to work with on revising the work with the prospect of getting signed to a deal. I’ll be submitting this year, for the first time, so we’ll see where it goes. It’s time to do some research. Wish me luck!
Wilderness First Aid
So, here’s a thing. This coming weekend I’m taking a Red Cross/Scouting America course on Wilderness First Aid. CPR certification and basic knowledge about what to do what things go wrong away from civilization. Looking forward to learning, but because of the practical applications, and also because it’s good research!
Ski Season
Finally got a combination of descent weather, good snow, and a time that works. It’s good to get on the slopes, and I wish my family enjoyed, but it’s great to catch up with friends, too. One day at Afton last week, and Welch this week. Hopefully this isn’t the last outing of the year.
New Computer Time
Finally pulling the trigger on upgrading the desktop computer. Sure, I’ll use it for writing, when I’m home, but also gotta keep up on those gaming pixels, too. Best part, though, is convincing my favorite second son to do the builds. Awesome project for a highschooler — researching, buying components, and then putting them all together.
Back to Work!
Wow, it’s been a full month, but it’s finally done. I have wrangled the hobby jobs back into their places, and I again have time to write. Despite the busyness, I was able to get half way through chapter 2 of Book A in my revisions. So now, full speed ahead — at least until Christmas lands upon us. . .