[INDEXED]10/31: THE BUTCHER'S TALE (was Oktober Shadows)

[spookymizu]

Well, now I'm really worried.

The last time Partridge posted to his Facebook page was 2012.

The last time he posted to his blog page, was 2014.

When one attempts to go to the author's website (which is linked on Facebook and the blog), normanpartridge.com, one finds a landscaping business.

Either he isn't writing any longer or he lost the rights to his website. Neither is very encouraging.

So, what is going on for this author? He seems to have fallen off the digital map.

[Brian James Freeman]

In one more year, the initial publication can also be the 10th Anniversary Edition!

That'll be a real time saver!

[rjmyers]

Soooooooo...

It's been nearly a year since we received an update.

I'm guessing it's going to be another disappointing Halloween.

Sigh.

(I'm really trying to work it here!)

In one more year, the initial publication can also be the 10th Anniversary Edition!

[mhatchett]

Soooooooo...

It's been nearly a year since we received an update.

I'm guessing it's going to be another disappointing Halloween.

Sigh.

(I'm really trying to work it here!)

Repost from 2 years ago: This has become a test of will and character for me. I will not give in, I will not waver. Even if my children get this book instead of me, I WILL NOT CANCEL LOL!!!

[spookymizu]

Our last update from him came the other month, but we hadn't posted it yet because it isn't super definitive in terms of a timetable. Here is his message:

Soooooooo...

It's been nearly a year since we received an update.

I'm guessing it's going to be another disappointing Halloween.

Sigh.

(I'm really trying to work it here!)

[Martin]

I am even more intrigued then ever

I agree. I love the description Mr. Partridge provided.

[bookworm 1]

I am even more intrigued then ever

[Brian James Freeman]

Is Mr. Partridge still writing? I haven't heard of anything new at all from him in quite a while, let alone this project. He also used to have a website that appears to be no more. I hope he is still working on this project because I have really enjoyed some of his other work, but we're entering Year 8 and it's been awfully quiet for a very long time.

Our last update from him came the other month, but we hadn't posted it yet because it isn't super definitive in terms of a timetable. Here is his message:

Going through and revising chapter by chapter to change up some character stuff, and then I need to write the end. I figure it'll end up about 40 - 45 k. Here's what I've got right now if you want a look. It's basically a seventies horror movie (that takes place in the early eighties) mashed up with "something in the woods"--that's the Halloween train fun ride, scarecrows, etc., but really something bigger about the heart of the holiday itself. With the characters, it's about what you'd do/how you'd react if you knew you weren't going to make it out of a situation alive.

[rjmyers]

I've asked for another update from the author. There's still time to rush production for this Halloween if we have the manuscript soon.

Brian

Is Mr. Partridge still writing? I haven't heard of anything new at all from him in quite a while, let alone this project. He also used to have a website that appears to be no more. I hope he is still working on this project because I have really enjoyed some of his other work, but we're entering Year 8 and it's been awfully quiet for a very long time.

[Brian James Freeman]

I've asked for another update from the author. There's still time to rush production for this Halloween if we have the manuscript soon.

Brian

[Brian861]

This has become a test of will and character for me. I will not give in, I will not waver. Even if my children get this book instead of me, I WILL NOT CANCEL LOL!!!

Hopefully it doesn't end up in probate .

[mhatchett]

This has become a test of will and character for me. I will not give in, I will not waver. Even if my children get this book instead of me, I WILL NOT CANCEL LOL!!!

[Brian James Freeman]

Any projected release date at this point?

Thanks.

I would love to have one to share, but Norman was still working on things last time I heard from him. I had really hoped it would be out for this Halloween, but unfortunately that will not be the case. I will post news the moment I have ANYTHING I can tell folks. Thanks again for your patience on this one.

Brian

[spookymizu]

Any projected release date at this point?

Thanks.

[Brian James Freeman]

Haven't heard from him in a while, but I'll check in now and see how the news is looking!

Brian

He's working on the last second now, and then it'll be into revisions. I think he said the final word count is 30,000+.

Brian