After long consideration, I've decided to conclude The Arrow of Asterius and mark it complete. A sequel novel, The Wings of Daedalus, is currently in progress and picks up right where Arrow left off. Wings introduces several new characters and a host of threats and challenges, both internal and external, for our heroes to deal with as they make preparations to leave Scirewood in search of a new home.
Several factors contributed to this decision. First, as written, Arrow more than stands on its own as a complete novel. It's 225k words long, with a definitive beginning, middle, and climactic ending, plus has several hooks set for a sequel. Second, I want to take my time with Wings, and didn't want to leave Arrow standing incomplete for an interminable period of time. Finally, I wanted to stretch my creative legs for a while and work on a few smaller projects.
I just posted a fun little short story titled Rhiannon's Rectal Rigmarole, which I hope you'll enjoy. Up next is a romantic novella titled Annie Girl. Following that will be a short novel titled The Facility, which has just a few chapters left to complete.
After that, I may (I haven't decided yet) wrap up Forbidden Fruit and The Protégé before I start posting Wings. It doesn't sit well with me that these two stories have languished, incomplete, for more than a year, and I think it's long past time to finally put them to bed.
Look for Annie Girl to post mid Feb and the first chapters of The Facility to post sometime in late Feb or early March.
Until next time.