The author discussed the scope and creation process of their latest book, “The Basin,” comparing its length to a significant physical distance. The author noted that the book exceeds 40,000 words, a length they estimated would be sufficient to circle the Earth at the equator with thousands of miles remaining. When questioned about the effort required to bring the book to fruition—from initial concept to final draft—the author offered a comparative perspective.
They stated that “The Basin” was completed more rapidly than their preceding work, “The Lease,” which required a decade to write. However, the author clarified that the extended timeline for “The Lease” was due to procrastination rather than the actual writing time. The development of “The Basin,” conversely, took approximately three years.
The author maintained a consistent writing schedule of at least once every two weeks, punctuated by an intensive ten-day period where writing occurred daily. The genesis of the novel, the author revealed, stemmed from a specific visual—the initial scene set in the pool—and centered around the main heroine. This discussion provided insight into the creative journey, contrasting the perceived difficulty of the writing process with the actual disciplined effort required to complete the substantial book.
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That’s quite a monumental length; I’m looking forward to the deep dive into the culture.