Welcome to the writing update for this month! It’s been two months since the last one. I can hardly believe how fast this year is flying by, yet feels like it’s lasted a decade…
Writing Update
For the last month I’ve been picking at a new series bible I’ve been putting together. This was a lesson I had to learn over the course of the Greystone series and the DSA Season One. With the amount of details, the cast of characters involved, and so many plotlines involved the bible has absolutely been crucial to making to sure the series stays consistent throughout.
My plan is to build a bible for each series going forward, plotting out each and every book in the series before Book One launches.
So right now, I am three books into a new series. They are outlined and the world building is set for the fourth. I’m loving it. Building story is my favorite thing in the world. It is also the least time consuming part of the process, if you can believe that.
Am I going to spill the beans on the new series? Not yet.
The Sad Truth
I’d love to tell you my next book is set for release. 2020, unfortunately, has not been kind to my writing schedule. 2021 will no doubt hold the fewest releases from me since 2016.
Why, you ask?
I’m playing teacher dad for my kiddos three days per week. It’s a learning curve, for me especially, and I’m focusing most of my energy to giving them the education they deserve.
So I’m dedicated to not drafting a book until I can put all my efforts into the task. I will continue to outline (I’ve outlined 10 books this year so far…) and to script new projects, but drafts will have to wait until the schedule clears.
That’s just the reality of the situation. I’ve tried to keep going, to push through, but it isn’t sustainable and rather than push out a subpar novel I want you to have the best experience possible with the books.
More Greystone and DSA is coming, I promise you this. Greystone is completely outlined. DSA Season Two is scripted and the first book is drafted. These are coming, as well as a whole lot more.
Army in the Obelisk
As for Army in the Obelisk? It’s pretty much set. But I want to wait until the second half of Greystone is closer to a realization. It makes sense for a better reading experience. When we get closer to that point, you will be the first to know.
I hope that makes sense. Part of me feels like this is a huge letdown, but really, it’s for the best. For you as a reader and for me as a writer. This year has been insane. Hopefully we can get back to normal sooner rather than later.
