Thursday, July 10, 2008

Book Three

Sorry for the lack of updates, but I've been too busy working on Deepgate Codex III. So far I've managed to stick to my X number of words per day and, unless my brain suddenly freezes, I'm on schedule to have it finished on time.

After that comes the editing and proofs, which should be finished before the upcoming World War.

Cheers.

p.s.
I'm looking to exchange my car (which runs on petrol) for one that runs on something else, anything that doesn't have to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Vegetable oil? Steam? I'm open to offers.

p.p.s
I have working title for DCIII, but I'm not convinced its the best one. All ideas are welcome. (I realise that not having read the book might put readers at a disadvantage when it comes to suggesting a title, but that's a risk I'm prepared to take.)

21 comments:

FirePhoenix said...

I think it should have something to do with blood. Blood Dawn??

Or Dill & Pickle ;)

Seriously though, I can't wait for Book III after the cliffhanger at the end of Iron Angel. I'm just not sure I can wait that long!!

Alan Campbell said...

The pickle suggestion has been noted and filed away.

Cliffhanger?

Oh bugger... I knew there was something I forgot to resolve.

Ed S. said...

How about "Deepgate Codex III: The Return of the King"? Oh wait, no, somebody's already snagged that.

Anonymous said...

You could mix the titles of book I and II. "Scar Angel" or "Iron night"? *g*

Qugrainne said...

I have enough trouble coming up with my own titles, much less yours! Sorry!

I do, however, recommend a Toyota Prius. I do beieve they are coming out with a purely electric one soon. Mine is half gas fed, and it is saving me a ton of money. It also helps when I make my kids open their doors, stick out one foot, and push.

Swainson said...

God's Blood

That sticks to 4 letter, 5 letter format; sort of.

I'm sure Carnival will make a come back, all that power.

Keep going, I'm looking forward to the next installment.

Alan Campbell said...

The Prius sounds good, so long as I can get one with bull bars, so I don't damage the bumper if I knock anyone over.

Paul F Cockburn said...

How about: "Oh My Gawd! The F***ing Deadline's When?!"

Barney said...

Get a bike ya lazy sod :-)

Bob Lock said...

Carnival In Chains
Codex Conclusion
Bound By Chains
Deep Links
Scar Upon Scar
Strife Of Gods
The Finality Of Chains
Spine And Abyss

Derek said...

It takes more environmental resources to build a Prius than a "normal" car. Diesel has lower Co2 emissions, but releases more cancer inducing particles than petrol. (Ever wondered what that black smog spewing from the No 3 bus was?)

Stick with a man's car and give it some welly. I've just bought a Monaro VXR. F*** the environmentalists! :)

Rachael Marshall said...

Can you call it Dill is Gonna be Fine and mean it please, that would be great :)

Steve D said...

Hmm... Considering who Dill is...

How about Last Angel? or Last Archon?

Otherwise, I'd say something like
Maze Bound might work.

On another note, I hope you plan on doing more with this world. From what I've read there are a lot of spots in your history you can write about. The Rise of Callis and the Archons and the founding of Deepgate, and the revolt of the Gods are two good examples.

Cameron said...

Blood Archon
Final Archon
Angel of Blood

eh? hell it could be untitled and i'd still read the pages raw. bueno!

Clive Howlitzer said...

Hmm, I just discovered this blog. Having just finished Lye street(after Scar Night/Iron Angel). I am very glad to hear that progress on the first book is proceeding well.
I don't normally read series, I didn't know what I was getting into when I picked up Scar Night. Now the suspense is killing me.

Emma Hollick said...

Hi, I loved Scar night but am finding it hard to get Iron Angel at the momment but I don't mind waiting as it gives me something to look forward to :O) I have shook my little brains cells for a title worthy of mentioning to you and all I have come up with is :-

Dawns Dust

Archon's Agony

Angel Hour

Insomnia and Cake said...

Hour of Blood

Archon Reborn

Final Stand

Hour of the Gods

Blood Shed

Metal & Flesh

Twin Blades

~ You were right about names being difficult... especially when I've no idea what the books about. ^-^ Nevertheless, I hope one of your fan's suggestions sparks inspiration. Is there a set date for the release of this book yet?
P.S. I will be back to take up more space if I think of anything else. Ha ha.

Augie said...

When is the next book comming out???

i missed that

Alan Campbell said...

Thanks for all the comments. Some of those title suggestions were pretty good.

The book should be out early next year... fingers crossed.

Amanda said...

Haha, late comment is late. But if you're still working on that title...

Since Dill and Rachel are the heroes and can be expected to survive (in some form--s-sob, Dill) at least until the end of the last book, how about a title like "Carnival is Gonna Be Fine, Really" and mean it? She's the best thing that's happened to SFF since SFF, and I admit to abject terror over her well-being. ;__;

Anonymous said...

spose im being a bit late on this but i hope Dill comes back and like slaughters menoa but ahh well and carnival too i hope she got the best of anchor.
ok how about

end of the blooded ground

mask of hell

archons of infinite

something like that coz i love the books theyre great.
and stick with petrol for now until anyone can come up with something good.
all this from a fourteen year old