Writers notes: A fairy tale, not a hero's journey

To kill a little darling. Or not.

I realise I’ve reached a point with this book where the front-loaded momentum (of the first 10 or so chapters of this Book Serialisation) is popping out “bits” that I’m feeling forced to publish before I really know where they should be placed.

I normally write a book much like I cook. I start with what I have. I throw ingredients on a page (or in a pot)…