The Z'astra Is Here! (And the vote for a name in my next book)
Apr 20, 2023 3:13 am
The Z'astra (book 2 in the Determiner series) is HERE! You can order it in ebook, paperback, or hardback.
(You should all buy it because it's really good and it would make me happy... You want me to be happy, right?...)
Finding an ancient alien relic might save the world, but will it tear Henry and Lucy’s friendship apart?
Henry is on his last nerve. The Appalachian Trail isn’t exactly a picnic, at least not when you’re trying to hide and survive. Lucy is grumpy all the time. Keikiki won’t even let him try to get better with the language and Henry’s stuck doing the same exercises day in and day out. When what he really needs to do is master the language and find the Guide, undoing the disaster he set in motion at the White House. Otherwise, Earth is toast. You know, no biggie.
Which means that it’s not at all Henry’s fault when one night he sneaks out to practice the language. And possibly awakens an ancient power within an even more ancient mountain. But, hey, it’s cool. He’s the most powerful kid on earth, right?
And he knows if he just practices hard enough, long enough, desperately enough, that everything he’s done wrong will be made right. Never mind if he ignores his best friend, or puts his mentor in danger. Never mind if he pushes away the people he values, even if it hurts him more than he dares to admit.
After all, if he can just save the world, it will be worth it in the end.
Won’t it?
Join Henry and Lucy in the second book of The Determiner series!
In other news...
With this release in the books (and the other 4 Determiner books drafted out!), I'm working on a completely new story.
It's a Hansel and Gretel retelling. The title is still in the works. I really wanted to call it 'Gretl' but it's a little too German and I think it will confuse Amazon (among other problems). So for now I'm calling it 'Every Thirteen Years.'
Anyway, I'm choosing character names. I've got just about everyone chosen, except for the twin brother of the love interest. He's a little slouchy and slumpy and less popular than the love interest, but when everyone gets stuck in the woods, he proves to be the most level-headed, brave, and practical. I've got names narrowed down to two:
- Finn
- Gideon
If you have a preference, reply to this email (or hop over to my FB page or group and vote).
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