Hello, fellow book readers and coffee fans! Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving!
I’m updating you today to announce that I’ll be out of the country for the next few weeks, as I embark on a voyage to the Kingdom of Morocco in Northern Africa.
Along the way, I’ll be stopping in the Netherlands. Looking forward to the trip, and if I get a chance to access some wifi I’ll update you guys with pictures.
In the meantime, before I head out, let me update you on the latest Pale Highway happenings:
I was lucky enough to be interviewed by Michael S. Fedison of The Eye-Dancers, who asked me several fascinating questions about the book’s title, the inspiration behind it, and how much research went into its science fiction themes. Thanks for the great questions, Mike!
5. The novel is wonderfully written and beautifully layered. It flows so well. How long did it take to write, from beginning (first-draft stage) to end (ready for publication)?
Thank you, it’s amazing to hear that. After putting so much work into it for such a long time, that sort of comment makes my day!
I started coming up with the story ideas that would lead to Pale Highway back in 2012, even before The Cage Legacy came out. These concepts went through a lot of transformation after that point, but as a whole, Pale Highway was something that I worked on for the better part of three years. I’ve been anticipating its entry into the world for a long, long time.
The storytelling is done in a manner to slowly show the reader both the sad and joyous sides of life. To take this journey with Gabriel felt like living portions of his life. Gabriel Schist and all the residents of the Bright New Day facility left me with a profound desire to call my aging family members and remind them how much I love them and to sit and listen to as many stories of their youth as they care to tell.
BigAl’s Books & Pals also offered their 5-star review of Pale Highway, and said the following:
As Gabriel’s condition worsened, I often found myself uncertain what was hallucination and what was science fiction.
Wow! What a great idea. Have fun and I hope you will share your pictures when you return.
Planning on it! Between Marrakech and the Sahara desert, there should be some amazing photography opportunities.
Bon voyage Nicholas!
Thanks Sara, talk to you again soon!
Morocco ! Evokes in me something really exotic, like belly dancers . Have a happy, productive and fun trip and most especially, a very safe one.
Yeah, it should be a fascinating trip! And thank you, I plan on it.
Have a great trip, enjoy your time in Morocco
Thanks Paul!
Wow, wow, wow, great stuff here, Nicholas! Your insight into the origins of Pale Highways is especially fascinating! And of course, your trip sounds super exciting!
Thanks Dustin! And yes, I’m excited to see Morocco!
You are most welcome! Have a fantastic trip, and I can’t wait to hear all about it!
Have a awesome trip. Waiting for updates. Cheerio.
Thanks Maria! Currently in the Netherlands until tomorrow, will update more fully when I get the chance. Can’t wait!
Have loads of fun…xoxo
Please, describe how an open air market/ bazaar smells, because that’s something that a picture doesn’t convey, and it will probably be a long time before I see one myself. Safe travels.
I will! Currently stopping by in the Netherlands until tomorrow, but I will make a point to describe the smell when I get there.
Thanks!
Safe journey Nicholas.
Thanks David!
Enjoy your trip, that’s a varied pair of countries, Amsterdam is definitely worth a visit but then again anywhere new is always great. Have a good ‘un!
Will do, sir! Enjoying the Netherlands enormously, and flying down to Morocco tomorrow morning.
Have safe travels and enjoy the international adventure. 🙂
I plan on it, thank you!