Work in Progress – Page 2 – Iris Carden, Author

Family Lies Chapter 3

Family Lies Chapter 3: Jack chapter of work in progress by Iris Carden Emily was signing the form assigning her proxy votes for an annual general meeting of one of the companies she invested in. “Some people who buy huge chunks of companies want to be more hands on,” Jenny said. “Some people…… Continue reading Family Lies Chapter 3

Family Lies Chapter 2

Family Lies Chapter 2: Lunch chapter of work in progress by Iris Carden Emily carried the tray into her mother’s sitting room. “I thought we might have lunch together, if that’s OK,” she said. Elsie had been watching the television. She turned her head to look at Emily, and gave a small smile. “What’s your…… Continue reading Family Lies Chapter 2

Family Lies Chapter 1

Family Lies Chapter 1: The Message chapter of work in progress by Iris Carden As promised, here’s the start of the new work in progress. If you were waiting to see what happens next in Group Meeting your choices are: to buy the book, or to wait until the next time I don’t have something…… Continue reading Family Lies Chapter 1

What Happens Now?

What Happens Now? by Iris Carden Yesterday on this blog, I published the final chapter of Colony, earlier in the year, I completed The Venomous Void (sequel to Wendy Watchitt). So what happens to these bigger works when I’ve finished writing? First, I’m leaving them alone for at least six months, maybe longer. If they’re…… Continue reading What Happens Now?

Colony Chapter Seventeen

Withdrawal chapter of work in progress by Iris Carden On the television screen Zaratins standing outside in a park, laying down weapons, as a light beam from above enveloped them and they vanished. “This is Claire Moody, reporting,” the familiar voice said. “I honestly thought she was dead, after her last broadcast,” Maria said. “Zaratins…… Continue reading Colony Chapter Seventeen

Colony Chapter Sixteen

Cats chapter of work in progress by Iris Carden There was an alert from the gate. An electronic voice said, “Zaratin official to see Angela James. Official has no weapon.” They let the official in. Edward and James didn’t bother going to hide. It did not have a weapon, the only thing on the belt…… Continue reading Colony Chapter Sixteen

Colony Chapter Fifteen

Bang! chapter of work in progress by Iris Carden Jamie’s email had one word: “Bang!” “So what are we doing while the explosives go off? Do we stay here? Do we hide in the bunker? What?” Angela asked the household. “None of you are going to work today, that’s for sure,” Adam said. “The question…… Continue reading Colony Chapter Fifteen

Colony Chapter Fourteen

Betrayed chapter of work in progress by Iris Carden Angela was anxious as she walked into work. In her bag she carried six of the bombs. Martha had another four. As the went their seperate ways, they held each other’s gaze for an extra couple of seconds. Throughout the day, Angela sought out the best…… Continue reading Colony Chapter Fourteen

Colony Chapter Thirteen

Claire chapter of work in progress by Iris Carden There was a Zaratin official at the gate. The soldiers, Edward and Mary all headed to the bunker. Angela went to greet the official at the front door. It was not one, but two Zaratins, and they were dragging a badly beaten woman. Angela recognised her…… Continue reading Colony Chapter Thirteen

Colony Chapter Twelve

Special Delivery chapter of work in progress by Iris Carden Angela and Martha picked Maria up after work, then they drove to the cruise ship terminal. The shops were empty, windows smashed where people had accessed products they needed. There were no ships in port. “I wonder what we’re looking for,” Angela said to the…… Continue reading Colony Chapter Twelve