The sequel is coming along.

Yes, I know Howl isn't out yet.

Just another three weeks until release, but it feels like it's been a lifetime.

In the meantime, I was messing around with various other stories, and then, suddenly, I knew which story I had to tell next.

It's Tiffy's story.

She's sixteen in Howl, so this is a little later, after the events in Howl.

It'll be just as dramatic, if not more so.

Tiffy is quirky, she rebels against Zalin, who is trying to keep her safe. She wants her freedom, and when she runs into Keric, it is love at first sight.

It doesn't go well.

Keric rejects her, because he's not about to go anywhere near jailbait.

But time passes and people — even young girls — grow up.

If you thought her problems were over once Keric accepts her, you'd be wrong.

She might love him, but there is more to him than meets the eye.

I guess you'll have to wait to find out.

I'm 13k in now. I'm aiming for 20k by Monday, with a possible final wordcount of around 30-40k.

I'll keep you updated.