Alright, confession time: I’d no idea sharing my naughty wird-skribblz would still be a thing three years later. However, you’ve all been so kind, supportive, and engaging that, if anything, my writing tempo has increased even further. How so, you may ask? To date, besides the ongoing serialized story of Jim in “The Immortal,” fifteen novels, four novellas, and twenty-nine short stories have been completed and shared. Six novels are in the queue, pending release, while eleven others are in The Yards, awaiting edits, with eight additional ones ready for drafting once I scrounge the time. Add to that, numerous short stories scheduled for 2025, and there’s enough content to last well into the end of the decade. Weeeee.
The first of the new releases is “Solace from Power,” a steamy romance, chronicling a successful gigolo and his narcissistic neighbor, a well-known (name changed), conservative congresswoman. It remains on pre-order, going on sale, 1 October, with free weekly chapters on SOL beginning 2 November.
So much has changed in a year; although SOL/Bookapy remains central to my efforts, success has led to the above title being the latest to launch wide, feeding a broader audience of which I was unaware until last fall. However, other things remain constant; my manifesto is still a daily touchstone, reminding me to improve my craft, seek new challenges, and hungrily slurp ever greater enjoyment from bringing complex characters to life.
Once more, I find myself humbled by those of you following my saga, reading my works, and providing kind words, guidance, and feedback. Don’t think for a second that I forget readers owe me nothing; every response is appreciated. Furthermore, a very special “thank you” to those who’ve purchased my books. Although the bourbon intake has lessened, the kindness of your hard-earned doubloons aids both the muses and their ever-grateful herder.
Humongous hugs.
Ivey