CB’s Blog: What I’m Working On (Updated 1-20-15)

I write multiple projects at once. It’s a fractured internal existence but, hey, it’s home.
Here’s what I’m working on now:

SPOILER ALERT

Hey, did I mention that there would be spoilers in here? Well, there are.

ON ANGELBOUND

I’ve been flipping between writing books 3-8 for a while now. For me, it’s the only way I can set everything up properly. I plan to take a break after Book #5, which I consider the Prophecy Cycle. Book #8 marks the end of the first full cycle.

I also do inspiration boards for my characters. Book 5 is about the grown-up adventures of Myla and Lincoln’s son, Maxon. This one is much heavier on the romance than I’ve done before. As Rudolf said to Clarice, “I think it’s cuuuuuuuuuute!” This is an inspiration pic for Maxon; I have a ton more inspiration pics on my blog:

Maxon is an intense guy.

Book 6 is about their daughter Portia. This is another heavy fantasy-adventure-romance mix. Here’s an inspiration pic for Portia:

Portia has issues, that’s all I’m saying. 

NEW SERIES: SHADOW RAVENS

My character is a Superheroine called Maker. This one is due out in October, 2016. She is so fucking cool I can’t stand it. She’s a super-powered chemist and engineer. Here’s an updated inspiration pic for her:

Maker is a smarty pants.

Tom Hardy is one of the inspirations for Maker’s love interest, Thorne.

The best pic of Tom Hardy ever.

NEW FANTASY SERIES: CURSED

Another new unique fantasy universe, yay! This one asks the question: what if we lived in a parallel medieval and magical world where the beauty of our souls became the beauty of our bodies? You do something shitty, your eye withers or whatever. Seems like a good deal right? Wrong. People still find ways to rig the system. And if you’re one of the few who can easily lie their asses off and not get ugly, you are hunted down and cursed. This will come out after Angelbound #5.

The girl in this one is Beatrix. She’s raised in the Cloisters but becomes a con artist extraordinaire. Guess what she can do?

Beatrix is a smart conniver who’s inspired by the young Octavia from Angelbound. 

And Bea’s match is Asher. You’re welcome.

There’s a swimming scene with magic and Asher. That’s all I will say.

And since I can’t help myself, here’s one of Asher in his clothes:

Yeah, I may have a thing for Asher.

NEW FANTASY SERIES: PRIESTESS

Haven’t you always wanted a fantasy series based on ancient Egypt? Yeah, me too. Here’s an inspiration pic for our priestess main character:

And I’m so psyched for this series, I can’t stand it.

Right now, both Cursed and Priestess will be three novellas released within a month of each other. Something different.

In any case, that’s all for now! Must get back to writing!

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