WIP Wednesday

This week I’m stalled on writing due to second round edits for the Nefarious Madam. I’m pleased with how they’re going. Alexi is shaping up to be quit more ruthless than I’d planned, but I think the story is staying true to the vision I had for the character originally. 

I wanted to portray both the dark human and the animal sides of Alexi. I thought and still think it’s important to show that darkness in her as she moves deeper into the series since she’s going from just a madam to a crime figure. 

I also wanted to portray Alexi as a loving woman who’s kind and generous. 

For Tatiana, I didn’t want her to just jump into Alexi’s world without reservation. Who could do that unless it’s a world they’re used to and aware of growing up in? Tatiana wasn’t aware of what kind of world she was apart of thanks to her mother. So, having her embrace the violence and death with easy acceptance would have been unrealistic.

She is still adjusting, but she’s more at ease with the life she’s chosen. However, this Tatiana is like the calm before the storm of the woman she will become.

Anyway, the edits are almost done and I signed a contract for Assassins Core 4 yesterday. A tentative release date is next. for The Nefarious Madam.