Yesterday, I wrote the two sweet words you get to type after you finish the first draft of a new novel you thought would take three months but ended up taking four.
I never like to give out hints of my next novel until I’ve finished the first draft. That’s because, despite starting with a detailed outline, I’m rarely 100% sure what a new story is about until I’ve written at least one full draft. And now that I’ve typed “THE END” I can share this teaser graphic with you:
I’ll reveal more as the year unfolds, but for now let me add that, unlike my two more recent books – Chasing Salomé (about Alla Nazimova) and The Heart of the Lion (about Irving Thalberg) – this new novel is more like my Hollywood’s Garden of Allah series: 50% factual history + 50% fictional story. It’s not about the making of Casablanca, but is an original story that unfolds against the backdrop of filming one of the most-loved movies to come out of Hollywood’s golden age.
Oh, and one more thing: it’ll be the first book in a brand-new trilogy.
But that’s all you’ll get out of me. For now. Watch this space for further developments. Meanwhile, here’s looking at you kid.
Cheers,
Martin
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Also by Martin Turnbull:
The Hollywood’s Garden of Allah novels
Book 1 – The Garden on Sunset
Book 2 – The Trouble with Scarlett
Book 3 – Citizen Hollywood
Book 4 – Searchlights and Shadows
Book 5 – Reds in the Beds
Book 6 – Twisted Boulevard
Book 7 – Tinseltown Confidential
Book 8 – City of Myths
Book 9 – Closing Credits
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Excellent. Looking forward to the new trilogy.Yay! Thanks for keeping us informed. Truly, Cheri
Thanks Cheri!
Can’t wait Martin. If it’s half as enjoyable as the Garden of Allah series I hope it’s another “niner” rather than a mere trilogy. Robert Miller
—————————————–From: “Official blog of Martin Turnbull, author of the Hollywood’s Garden of Allah novels” To: ramchalice@nc.rr.com Cc: Sent: Sunday January 31 2021 2:32:33PM Subject: [New post] Teasing the stuff that dreams are made of because this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
Martin Turnbull posted: ” Yesterday, I wrote the two sweet words you get to type after you finish the first draft of a new novel you thought would take three months but ended up taking four. I never like to give out hints of my next novel until I’ve finished the first draf”
Thanks, Robert. Right now it’s a trilogy, but never say never, right???
You are such a tease! I’m waiting (not so patiently) for this first book of another wonderful series.
If you feel well and truly teased then my work here is done!
Can’t wait Martin. If it’s half as enjoyable as the Garden of Allah series I hope it’s another “niner” rather than a mere trilogy. Robert Miller
Thanks, Robert. Well….right now my core idea is a trilogy but one never knows one’s noodle might be cooking in the basement!