Neil Young Submits Manuscript for Science Fiction Novel Titled "Canary"

Neil Young, Nils Lofgren & Clive Cussler
Photo by Amy Lofgren via NYA

 

In 2020 we reported that Neil Young had submitted a manuscript to a publisher for a fiction novel titled "Canary". At the time, Neil had been writing the book for over four years and hoped to have published by the end of 2020.

Earlier reports were that the book was of a science fiction nature. Some time ago, word had it that Neil met with Nils Lofgren's neighbor author Clive Cussler to discuss writing fiction. (See undated photo above of  Neil Young, Nils Lofgren & Clive Cussler. Not incidentally, Clive Cussler has since passed away.)

Last week, Neil Young said that he had again "handed in" a manuscript to a publisher for a science fiction novel titled "Canary". 

So we're not entirely sure what might have happened between then and now, but we would have to speculate that the 1st manuscript needed some editorial work, as Neil mentions his editor by name as "Ed" - no kidding.

This will be the 3rd  4th book authored (or co-authored) by Neil Young.

In 2012, Neil Young published Waging Heavy Peace: A Hippie Dream.

'Waging Heavy Peace' by Neil Young
(Click photo to enlarge)

In 2014, Neil Young published Special Deluxe - A Memoir of Life & Cars.

Special Deluxe - A Memoir of Life & Cars by Neil Young - Fall 2014
Photo by rockbookshow

In 2019, Neil Young co-authored with Phil Baker To Feel the Music: A Songwriter's Mission to Save High-Quality Audio.

"To Feel the Music: A Songwriter's Mission to Save High-Quality Audio"
by Neil Young and Phil Baker
Release Date: September 9, 2019

(See  BOOK SIGNING: To Feel the Music: A Songwriter's Mission to Save High-Quality Audio)

 

Neil Young on The Colbert Report Discussing "Special Deluxe" Book

October 14, 2014

 

Patti Smith Discusses Neil Young's Memoir "Waging Heavy Peace"

@ BookExpo America - New York City, June 06, 2012

 Patti Smith & Neil Young
(See "Don’t Chase the Rabbit", Neil Young Says To Patti Smith)Photo by The Great Gray Bridge 
Conference Badge for Patti Smith & Neil Young
Photo by The Great Gray Bridge
(See LIVE BLOG: Patti Smith Interviews Neil Young at BookExpo America in New York City )

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