Quick Updates

Hi, everyone.

It’s been a pretty good week, by and large.  I finished the first draft of The Lady Heiress (Zero 7) and did the first set of edits for Oathkeeper (SIM20).  The planned publication date is early August, but we might manage to get it formatted and out sooner.  We’ll see.  The cover is great, as you can see:

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We’ve also managed to publish the first volume of Fantastic Schools (see links on that post here.)  There’s a collection of stories by various authors, including Gennady’s Tale (a Schooled in Magic novella).  It adds a certain something to the universe (just don’t ask me to say what).  Reviews are, of course, very welcome. 

My current plan is to write The Lion and the Unicorn  (Ark 15) next, followed by The Right Side of History (SIM21).  I need to work out the plot, as – ideally – I want to get everything lined up for the final three books (and get Oathkeeper finalised) before I start putting hand to keyboard.

I’ve also been sketching out ideas for a new Empire’s Corps trilogy, following Prince Roland in the post-empire universe.  What do you think?

The bad news is that the COVID-19 recession is starting to bite.  Sales are down everywhere (it’s not just me).  If you’ve read a recent book – not just mine – please take the time to review it.  Every little helps.

In other news, I’ve been thinking about an article on the ongoing breakdown on the other side of the pond.  But I get depressed every time I think about it.

Sigh.

Chris