Death in Douglas Glade: August progress update

Last week I hit THE END for the very first time with Death in Douglas Glade! Yaaay! Wooo! Celebration!

This draft took much longer than for the previous Milverton Mysteries, but it was a relief to find (upon reading back through it) that the draft was already in much better shape than my books usually are at this point.

I started this book with a stronger picture of the mystery (and the romance!) so was able to plan more beforehand, instead of having to chop and change quite as much in the edits afterwards. Both are valid approaches and I seem to flip-flop between the two, depending on what each story needs. I often wish I could pin down one process, but I’m coming to accept I need to embrace the chaos!

Anyway, since finishing that draft I’ve addressed a bunch of edits I’d self-identified, and quickly found I’d reached that point where I couldn’t see the forest for the trees. Time for fresh sets of eyes! On the weekend, I sent out Draft C to my wonderful beta readers for their thoughts, and so they could point out all the things I’ve stuffed up. I’m excited to hear what they have to say!

Book writing and publication timeline

Death in Douglas Glade book status update

What’s happened so far?

September 2023: Starting jotting down notes for the next book, Death in Douglas Glade, as I was finalising the previous book in the series, Poison at Penshaw Hall.
October 2023: Pulled together notes, selected the book title, organised the cover design, drafted a blurb, setup pre-order.
November 2023: Started plotting and outlining in earnest.
December 2023: First draft started.
August 2024: First draft finished, addressed notes, initial self-edit, sent out to beta readers.

What’s coming up next?

September 2024: Address beta reader feedback, line edits, copy edits, proof read, file preparation, submission (for ebook delivery, paperback printing, and audiobook narration).
October 2024: Ebook and paperback release, and making sure everyone knows the book is out there! (Note audiobook release timeline TBC.)

Is it still available for pre-order?

Yes! The Death in Douglas Glade ebook is available to pre-order from Amazon at a discounted pre-order/launch price. Even better, pre-ordering the ebook means you’ll get it on release day!

Death in Douglas Glade (The Milverton Mysteries #3) by G B Ralph. Book cover image and blurb.

Buy Death in Douglas Glade

Kindle / ebook

Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon DE | Amazon AU (NZ)

Also available in Kindle Unlimited.

Paperback

Order online or browse in store:
Bruce McKenzie Booksellers (Palmerston North, NZ)
Wardini Books (Hawke’s Bay, NZ)
Huck & Puck Books (Los Angeles, USA)

Can’t find your preferred store? Ask your local bookseller to order a copy for you.

Audiobook

Audible US | Audible UK | Audible CA | Audible DE | Audible AU (NZ)