I told you to fall in love!
Oct 28, 2022 5:56 pm
The steep part of the novel
The reason Felix Liber exists is that I wanted to write a heist novel, and I needed a character who could introduce Kit to the kind of people who could and would fund a heist. "I'll introduce this character in book ten," I thought "and then once I wrap up the vampire plots, I'll do another heist story, because that was so much fun."
Only it's not working that way. I'm almost 60,000 words into KM11 (the working title of the current Kit Melbourne novel) and Felix has only appeared in one scene. In fact, I've written about 8-10 scenes that may or may not make it into the final book. This is the long and sticky middle of a novel, when I wonder how it's all going to come together.
I have to remind myself this happens almost every novel.
In Wyvern's Sigil I originally had some kind of monster in the septic tank hole. The late Joe Griffin was going to be a major character. (I considered calling the book Griffin's Ghost). Those of you who are that far along in the series will know how much I toned that down. If you haven't read it, you can get it below. If you have read it, I'd love your reviews and recommendations! And yes, Wyvern's Sigil is actually book ten, it's just a misprinted cover here.
Redneck ghosts, pet ligers, and neighborly feuds: Kit finally has more than just vampires to worry about. (Wide)
Major twists and turns are part of the process. It's just frustrating, and a little scary. From now until the final end, I'm at the steep part of the novel, and I have to keep going or risk stalling. Reply to this email to answer this week's question. There's no raffle; I just like to read your emails.
This week's question: What's your biggest half-finished project?
Vampires, demons, and undead scum haunt the dark alleys of Hope City, and it’s up to me to stop them. Well, me and the ghost inside my head. But when a new necromancer threatens to unleash his army of undead minions I have to once more face the horrors of my past. (Amazon)
Anima’s existence is about one thing––exterminating demons. Except, Torque isn’t the ruthless Princep of Bloods they declared him to be. Time is running out and Anima knows what happens to assassins who don’t satisfy their contracts. She never meant to spare him, but if what he says is true, then her entire life has been a lie. (Amazon)
Lizzie has just arrived on the idyllic Greek island of Corfu to claim back her twin brother, who was kidnapped twenty years earlier on her previous visit by an evil witch. When Lizzie sees her brother again, she learns the witch has tricked her. As if this weren't enough, Stamatis, a handsome local, steals her heart. (Amazon)
She’s a survivor of horrendous tragedy. Outside and trying to re-connect with life as a young adult, she finds herself slipping into the same kind of danger.
A serial killer is preying on young women in Minneapolis, but it’s a different stalker every time. Gina will have to use her newfound gifts and overcome her fear of the authorities to save herself. (Wide)
When the Archangel Michael captures a demon he can’t bring himself to kill, he must decide if he is willing to defy God to love her. A new drug is sweeping the streets of Los Angeles, and every evil entity searches for the demon he saved. Can Michael keep her safe, or is he blinded by a love that will betray him? (Amazon)
Special note: Due to a last-minute edit, some of you didn't get a version of the newsletter with Dreamcasters Light's link in it. I've included it again in case you wanted to click through to get a copy.
In Revera--the world of dreams--there is no balance between good, the Light Casters, and darkness, the Shadow Casters, and Chastity is caught square in the middle. Chastity must keep her secret from everyone in Revera or risk being thrown into the world of nightmares. (Free)
Gratuitous Cat Picture
My boys' hobbies: napping, and poking holes in things that don't need holes in them.
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