Category Archives: The Song of Forgotten Stars

Posts about the SONG OF FORGOTTEN STARS series.

Completion!!!

Posted on March 10, 2024 by ksedinger

Yesterday I finally completed the first round of The Song of Forgotten Stars, Book Five: Embers of Future Flames. This book has taken a lot longer than I expected, but this phase is finally done. Also, even though there is … Continue reading →

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A Writing Update

Posted on December 20, 2022 by ksedinger

This weekend was Crunch Time. How did I do? Here’s yesterday’s total output: And at the end of that session, I got to type up these words: Yes, the first draft of The Song of Forgotten Stars, book five: Embers of Future … Continue reading →

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Two days of writing….

Posted on May 8, 2022 by ksedinger

The tale is in the numbers. For perspective: I count anything over 1000 words in a day as a really good day. Saturday: Sunday: I feel like I’ve finally cracked the nut that is the plot of Forgotten Stars V. This one … Continue reading →

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Advice for Pantsers

Posted on February 23, 2022 by ksedinger

I have recently finally started to unravel the plot of Forgotten Stars V: The Final Frontier (not the actual title), much to my pleasure. This one has been giving me fits, to the point that I’ve been seriously considering making the … Continue reading →

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“Oh, so THAT’s what happens!” (A writing update)

Posted on January 28, 2022 by ksedinger

“Good writers borrow from other writers. Great writers steal from them outright.” –Sam Seaborn, “Twenty Hours In America (part two)”, THE WEST WING I don’t know if I’m a great writer, but if that’s one of the qualities they need I’m … Continue reading →

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It really is like this (a writing update)

Posted on December 5, 2021 by ksedinger

Since I rededicated this space as my primary home online and the center of my blogging universe, I haven’t discussed my writing progress much! But first, a diversion. Someone shared this painting on Twitter the other day, and I found … Continue reading →

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April is here, and so am I

Posted on April 2, 2020 by ksedinger

Greetings, programs! Last time I checked in I was gearing up to do a burst of edits for The Savior Worlds, as part of my effort to get it release-worthy for launch in May. Well. As I’m sure you’re all well … Continue reading →

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February: Into the Manuscript I go

Posted on February 12, 2020 by ksedinger

  Greetings, Programs! I haven’t posted in a couple weeks–sorry!–but the reasons, as ever, are good (I hope). Having received feedback on the manuscript of The Savior Worlds (The Song of Forgotten Stars, book 4) from several trusted voices, it’s time … Continue reading →

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Plannie McPlannerson

Posted on January 22, 2020 by ksedinger

  So last week I wrote about the various issues that arise when writing not just one novel but a series of novels, and wouldn’t you know it! I am running up against those issues right now. In just a couple … Continue reading →

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Progress: I has it!

Posted on October 16, 2018 by ksedinger

Hey all! Time for a long-overdue check-in as to what’s been going on. 1. First, and most importantly, I’ve finished the first draft of The Song of Forgotten Stars, book iv: The Savior Worlds. Huzzah!!! If you’re wondering, the manuscript … Continue reading →

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