Updates!

Updates!

It’s been a bit since I’ve updated everyone on my progress, and there’s quite a bit to cover.

First, as of yesterday, I’ve finished the 1st draft for The Shadow of the Necromancer, a full-fledged novel for our very own murderous psychopathic elf, Chakal! It takes place in the same timeline and world of the Orcblood Legacy series, but is also completely able to stand on its own. So if elves are more your style over orcs, feel free to jump in with TSotN!

My cover artist is booked until September, so I’m eagerly counting down the days until we can get started. I’ve got some cool ideas that I’m dying to see.

Normally, I’d go straight into the editing phase. However, I have another task I want to get knocked out first – editing the first Skirmishes Collection.

If you’ve been around for a while, you’ve probably seen me post Skirmishes in the past. These ‘shorts’ are actual background events that take place in the timeline of the series but are not in the books. They’re packed full of character depth, action, and emotion and will be released as soon as I’m done editing them in a collection – free of charge (eBook only).

The first to be released is the Orcs collection, which features Fangdarr and Bitrayuul. I’ve set my goal to try to get them fully edited and published by the first week of August, so about three weeks. That’s going to be a steep hill to climb, but I think we can make it.

After the Skirmishes are released, I’m circling back to edit The Shadow of the Necromancer, with a goal of publishing on November 15th, 2020 – the same day I released Honor in 2018 and Madness in 2019. Another difficult trek ahead, but I have faith. Why? Because this tale is JUICY!

Seriously. My wife has been raving about it. Now, me being my paranoid self, I still hold my doubts that she isn’t blowing steam up my little writer butt. But even I have to say that this one may be my favorite so far. Which is odd, as it doesn’t include Fangdarr. If you haven’t yet, check out the Prologue for a sneak peek at what’s in store. It’s going to be overflowing with drama, intrigue, and a whole lot of pain.

After I release TSotN, my current expectation is to finally, FINALLY get around to doing a round of edits on Honor. I’ve been meaning to since its release but have been getting caught up, ya know, writing.

After that – or in its stead – I’ll be jumping back into Book 3 of the Orcblood Legacy series, Ravaged. Again with the tentative release date of November 15th, 2021.

Overall, I’ve got over 700 pages worth of editing to do, then more and more of the dark and epic fantasy to write.

Busy, busy.

Until next time! See you on the battlefield in the darkened forest of Y’thirya!