DEVASTATION IS COMING
Hello there,
Today is a pretty special, and pretty late, Quest of Fire Friday! I have a few major things to share. I’ll group them under nice big headers, so you can jump to the parts that most interest you, though I really hope you’ll stick with me to the end. So, straight to the point…
DEVASTATION IS COMING
For those who haven’t been hanging with me on the last several Quest of Fire updates, the next Quest of Fire book release, Devastation, is less than two weeks away on Tuesday, September 17th! It’s up for pre-order now, so you can go ahead and snag a copy (please do, pre-orders help the book’s exposure a ton).
For those of you who are a little more reserved about it, I’ll be sharing links to read the first three chapters of the book for free leading into the release. It’s a gripping and at times heart wrenching story that you’ll absolutely want to read if you enjoyed Desperation and need to read going into the final book in the series, which is due out next year. Here’s a quick rundown:
With the added support of Libertias, hope is renewed for young Thomas Fenwrest and those dedicated to restoring Viceroy Ecthelion and the Commonwealth to Ecthelowall. That hope is short-lived. A terrible plague called the Devastation soon ravages the Restoration’s soldiers and allied lands. The Monarchists press the advantage and attack.
At the same time, a series of betrayals within the Restoration directly threaten the lives of Thomas’s beloved, Baroness Mia Sornfold, and his cousin, Heir Apparent Gregor Fenwrest. Thomas must risk everything to keep them safe even as the Restoration crumbles around him. Hiding within the mountainous lands of Albaron, they learn of a dark secret held deep in Albaron’s Wyvares region. If this terror is unleashed by the Monarchists, it will mean the end of the Restoration and death for thousands all across the Lowlands. To stop it, Thomas must face an awful truth: he may not be able to save both those he loves and stop the great evil. But to fail at either will destroy him.
This was a challenging book to write, because the characters face such dark days and standing firm in those hardships is a monumental feat. My prayer is that anyone who reads it will be encouraged in his or her own trials to hold fast to the faith and persevere.
IN THE RUNNING
This is the first year my publisher has decided to hold a contest for the books it releases. Each of my books with them are up for an award that is voted on by you the readers. So, I’d be thrilled if you followed the link and cast your votes. It’s anonymous, free, and no registration required. Apart from feeling the love, it lets my publisher know that the books you voted for resonated with you and helps them know what kind of books you want to see in the future. Of course, I’d be thrilled if you vote for mine in any of the categories, but there are so many great books to pick from, I will totally understand if you end out picking a book by one of my fellow authors.
WHAT’S AHEAD
I never know exactly where the Lord will lead me except for nearer to Him. Right now, I’m working on Quest of Fire‘s epic finale but I also have a secret surprise project that I’m hoping I can talk about soon. Plus, a standalone sci-fi book and a sci-fantasy series I’ve been eager to write for years. It is crazy hard not rushing off and working on every story the Lord has put on my heart, and I’m very narrowly succeeding at keeping focused on what I need to, but the short of it is, there are some really cool things coming—Lord willing.
ONE MORE THING
And… I’m glad you stuck with me to the end of this post. For those of you who have, I have special offer. I have ten print copies of Devastation in need of good homes and for those who want them I only ask that you message me your mailing address to send it to and humbly request that you consider leaving a review around release day based on how you felt about the book or share a pic of your book mail. And if you’re new to the series, this is a great place to jump into and join the Quest of Fire. There’s intrigue, romance, betrayal, good vs. evil, a zoomed in look at the lands and people of Albaron, and the set up to the epic crescendo for Quest of Fire.
Above all else, thank you for reading and joining me on these treks through worlds unknown and may the Lord bless and be with you always.
