Artifice of Power Saga Update: Book 2

Hi all! I said in my last post that I was going to give a weekly update on the status of book 2, and here it is. I’m happy to report that I have almost 25k words in my current draft, which almost 60k of additional material from previous drafts that is likely to inform or be re-integrated into the book.

Since I don’t want to drop spoilers about the book, I’m going to document my progress in quick, one-to-two sentence chapter commentary below. I know it isn’t the book, but you’ll be able to see how things are moving, where I’m struggling, and how quickly this draft of the book is coming together.

Prologue: This one needs some edits. It’s from a unique PoV (as in, one you’ll likely only get here) and it’s been tough to get the feel right. It’s a work in progress.

Chapter 1: I’m really happy with this one. It’s from Arkaen and I think it does a great job of bringing him back to the world after the injury and loss he suffered in book 1

Chapter 2: Saylina is really coming into her own, building her own base of power instead of relying on that of her family and supporters. I’m excited to see where she goes in this book.

Chapter 3: Niamsha’s first real chapter, and man, that woman needs to stop running off and start listening to the plot I have set out. Why are you hanging out with the blacksmith? That was NOT the plan!

Chapter 4: Kilasha’s first chapter. He’s, uh…not doing well. But at least he’s easier to write than Niamsha. It’s a low bar, but I’m happy to have crossed it.

Chapter 5: Kaen, Kaen, Kaen. I promise, it’s okay to enjoy your birthday, man!

Chapter 6: Now we’re getting somewhere, Sayli. Time to make some plans to fix this mess Arkaen left you.

Chapter 7: Dammit, Niamsha! I said follow the plotline, woman! Not that you’ve done anything wrong, but what, precisely, are you even up to!

Chapter 8: Uh-oh, Lasha. That dead townsperson is probably gonna come back to bite you…