Update!

And we've officially entered the final round of editing!

Assuming all goes well, the *completed* version of TRX should be done in a few days, and then it's off to the races!

Some items of note:

TRX is tentatively changing its name to "Canopy Glow" -- but as I've been informed that's actually an album title, TRX might also become "Stellar Glow", which I think sounds slightly less metaphoric, but possibly more related to the story, what with it being about space and stuff :P

A sequel is also in the works. And by in the works, I mean I've got a vague idea of what may or may not possibly happen. It's tentative title is "With And Without You", referencing Varrin and Eris' classic love-hate relationship. And also the fact that they're pulling a New Moon and getting separated, except that Varrin isn't a tool like Edward, and Eris isn't a weepy pushover.

Update

And the editing begins again...

It is now mid-March, and the novel is finally on its way to completion. The final editor (whose identity must not be revealed!) is hard at work ripping apart TRX. In addition, my dear friend has just given the novel a read-through, and you will all be happy to know that the book is going to receive an injection of uber-romance. That's right, folks, no more wishy-washy attraction -- Varrin and Eris are falling in love like there's no tomorrow, and there's nothing y'all can do about it =D

Tragically the novel will take at least a few more months, as I can't do much on it due to extreme essay-writing for the next rest-of-my-life. However, we're finally hitting the home stretch! Chapters have been entered in several contests, and hopefully we'll hit paydirt there.

Other exciting news! Another project is in the works, and it's going to be an awesome fantasy series about a fisherman named Jaedan who - what else? - goes on an epic quest and saves the land from the forces of evil. The current working title is "The Shadar Assassins", but that is likely to change. Hey, for all I know, TRX might change. It's a work in progress. Meh.

Anyway, hang tight, people! TRX will be coming to a bookstore near you someday, so keep your eyes peeled! Okay, put away the peelers. Nice going, now you can't see. Honestly, must you do every little thing I tell you?

Much love!

MLP

Welcome!

Hello all those TRX fans out there - you know who you are - and welcome to the official blog, hosted by me, M L Proulx, the author of The Reluctant Xenophile.

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Anyone interested in reading the first (tentative) chapter of TRX should email me at mproulx3@uwo.ca. I'd be more than happy to hook you up with a copy, just enough to hopefully get you hooked :P

Status Update: Select individuals are currently giving the book a final read-through. Once they are done (hopefully soon!), TRX will be submitted to various literary agents. Wish me luck!