Homecoming and Looking Ahead
I’m drafting this update while traveling back home after a transformational sojourn to the land that inspired Jamroq. The trip has been full of impartation and inspiration, connecting to people and a land we love.
Even better, before leaving home, I was able to send out draft two of Win We Shall to my beta readers. It was a great milestone to hit, and it allowed me to use the trip to start outlining and thinking about the next set of stories I want to write.
I’m also happy to share that during the trip, my developmental editor, a.k.a. Gordon, finished a full read-through of Win We Shall. Here’s a picture of him reading on the beach. His vote for my next project is to continue the K’Luma series, but we shall see…
THE JOURNEY
I’m not sure there is a more appropriate phrase for these first two books than Fight we must, but win we shall! From my very first blog post, I described the process of writing and publishing as a journey, and it’s true. A harrowing and challenging trek on the hardest days, but a journey full of Light, hope, joy, and most importantly community.
I’ll give a little spoiler to say that my dedication for book two will be for my writing family – Mosaic. There is a core of us, all in various stages of our author and creative journey, who meet weekly to progress our stories, hold each other accountable, and most of all, encourage each other. Their fingerprints are all over my books.
WIN WE SHALL
As things progress, I am anticipating a release for Win We Shall in early 2024 – where the heart-pounding adventures of Charlotte and Sonos will continue. No spoilers here, but Charlotte still has two sisters to save amid an Empire thrown into chaos with the Emperor’s curse.
Over and over, the best feedback I’ve received on Fight We Must, and also from those who have been tracking Win We Shall through the early drafts, has been the excitement around seeing eternal values brought to life through a story.
“This is one of those rare books that you can feel confident handing off to your children and know it will enrich, encourage and build them.”
Amazon review for Fight We Must
I can’t wait to share this exciting sequel with you.
Onwards, upwards
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