I’m considering returning to what I call “The Impossible Scenario” as the foundation for a new science fiction novel. This would be an ambitious, sweeping narrative—ideally coming in around 100,000 words—that circles back to the very first science fiction concept I developed when I began this writing journey years ago.
The timing feels right. While I’m currently juggling a mystery thriller and another science fiction project, this third novel represents something deeper: a homecoming to my original creative vision. There’s something compelling about revisiting that initial spark of imagination with the experience and perspective I’ve gained since then.
I can sense my creative energy returning after an extended period of inactivity. The familiar itch to write is building again, though I suspect it may take a few more days before I’m fully back in the groove. The reality is that my extended hiatus has pushed any querying timeline well into next year—a frustrating consequence of months spent in what I can only describe as creative limbo.
It’s a harsh reminder of how precious creative momentum truly is. Those months of recognizing I was wasting time while continuing to do exactly that have taught me something valuable about the cost of creative procrastination. But perhaps that’s part of the process too—sometimes we need to drift before we can find our direction again.
The pull toward “The Impossible Scenario” feels different this time. More urgent. More necessary. Maybe it’s the awareness of time’s passage, or maybe it’s simply that I’m finally ready to tackle the story that started it all.
