Its been a good year for the most part. I started the year strong with the finishing of book three of my "Make the Cut" trilogy.
After that milestone was completed I took a break from writing. My excuse was that I had outside chores to do for the spring and summer. The real reason was that coming up with a worthy story and committing to write it down was a hard and scary prospect.
Finally, after nearly three months off I started writing book four. The story came fairly easily during the early summer and reached final editing in August. The timeline in the book advanced the story nearly two centuries which was a gamble for anyone expecting a direct continuation.
I did it so as to not be predictable. I also shook up the expected plotlines a bit to keep a sense of mystery. Did it work? Yes and no.
I've gotten a lot of positive feedback but the total numbers reading the story continue to decline. I suspect is due to narrow genre'd nature of the subject matter along with many growing tired of the story and my style of writing. It is what it is and I can deal with the outcome.
Book four sold fair on Bookapy and I thank those of you who shed coin for the story. The previous books still surprise me with their continued interest and sales. I take their sales as a form of thanks from my readers and I sincerely appreciate that thanks.
Onward into 2022 I am continuing to write the continuation of the plot lines started in book four. Book five will be a direct sequel and continues onward from the minor cliff hang ending of book four.
I'm more than half way through the story. Depending on how the second half of the book goes we will see the story wrap up again at five books. Could it go six and form a second trilogy... I'm not sure yet.
When can we expect book five? I wish I could say 'soon' but it will likely take until summer before something is published. Real Life is hitting my muse hard. Nothing like switching careers after three decades following my first one.
Look for more updates in the coming months. Thank you readers! have a good and safe New Year.