Highs and Lows

This winter has been odd, and I’m not just referring to the weather. I’ve had incredible highs coupled with tragic lows.

Let’s start on a positive note.

The Root of Infinity:
My editor (Oren Roberts) did a thorough job of finessing the language and the story of my 4th novel. He didn’t allow me to get away with anything--lol. It’s one of the first lessons I’ve learned upon launching my writing career--find a good editor that calls you out when things aren’t clear. I’m taking the time to do some re-writes and smooth out the story. I’m also going to take Oren’s sound advice and split the behemoth of a novel into books one and two. There will likely be a four-novel arc to the story. Not to fear. Books one and two will come out in quick succession.
Stay tuned for a realistic timeline. That is another lesson learned--don’t overpromise and underdeliver when setting book release timelines.

The Mage’s Cradle (Book Three Audible Version):
Also, for any The Mage’s Cradle fans, my narrator (Zac Katz-Stein) will complete the Audible version of book three, A Sister’s Sacrifice, by the end of this month. It should be available on Audible--roughly around the middle of March--just in time for spring.

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Okay, the tragic lows …

I don’t have the right words … not really. I sit powerless as life creeps to an end for a dear family member whom I’ve known since the day I was born. Even as we all cling to hope, we cannot help but weep at the probability of a life that will be cut away from us way too soon. All we can do is wait. All I can do is wish, in vain, that I could create a different ending to her story.

As the other insanities of the world crash against our mental walls, give those you love a comforting hug. They may need one just as much as you.