Seeing as it’s a new year, I thought it would be the ideal opportunity to provide a quick update on my progress with my latest book, The Fourth Clause. As many of you will be aware, I had a few issues with my creative flow in the last quarter of 2024, and that’s primarily the reason behind the delay. However, life has been a bit up and down over the last month.
On New Year’s Eve, we sadly lost our dad, Dave Pearson, at the age of 84. Although he’d been unwell for several years, his passing still hit hard. The funeral and all the associated bureaucracy only added to the stress of our bereavement, and it’s a relief that the worst is now behind us.
Then, on the 9th of January, my son and his wife welcomed their first little one to the world – my first grandchild, Emily Jean Pearson (her middle name chosen in honour of my mum). Twelve days on, little Emily is doing really well and seems a contented baby. I warned my son that her good behaviour is unlikely to last.
Despite the lows and highs over the last month, I’m back on course with The Fourth Clause and closing in on those immortal words: The End. The plan is to have the first draft completed within the next ten days, and then there’s just the editing phase to complete. It’s been my most challenging book to write by a mile, but I’m so pleased with the way the story has panned out. All being well, you’ll be able to judge for yourselves in March.
Beyond the release of The Fourth Clause, I’m keeping my options open on what to write and release over the course of 2025. One thing is for sure – I desperately need to refill my creative tanks so I’m hoping to escape my writing dungeon a lot more this year. On that note, I have an idea for a non-fiction book that’s been floating around in my head for some years. I really want 2025 to be the year I finally write that book, and I’ll let you know more details in due course.
That’s about it from me, but I will use this opportunity to wish you all a belated happy New Year. As always, thank you for your ongoing support and patience – both are massively appreciated.
With best wishes
Keith x
