Will the Storm Syrrell Adventures Continue?

Eve writes:

Is there a book three coming in the Storm Syrrell Adventures, as I enjoyed The Black Madonna but it left Storm up in the air regarding Raphael – and does he live?

My Response:

I am so very pleased that you have connected with the story and the characters. At present, I am planning to write a third and final book, but it must wait for at least another year, as the publishers have become extremely excited about a new story concept, and they are making this my release for next September. The title of that work is Book of Dreams.

And so, because you are going to have to wait so long, I will share one tiny secret with you.

Yes, Raphael lives.

Lyndi writes:

Just an FYI to your publisher (not just for your books), it would be really nice if on the cover or inside it would say if a book is in a series and what # it is in such.

I read Black Madonna and Gold of Kings in the wrong order, not a bad thing, as you did provide the background info for me to follow. But I didn't feel like Black Madonna ended. it left so many things hanging and I LONG for more.

PLEASE PLEASE continue to write this series, my husband and I both loved them and are eagerly awaiting more. Thanks for all your hard work in your books, it really shows and you by far are one of our favorite authors in the book club I run at our church.

My Response:

I agree, it's something they should do. I think they figured that since it said 'by the author of Gold of Kings' the order would be set. But when the third book comes out, I will make sure this happens.

The most important thing, however, is that you enjoyed both books. I'm so pleased to hear this. Thank you again for writing and letting me know.

Lyndi writes a second time:

Wow!  I really never expected you to write back!  And since my original email, we went to Jamaica and my husband read both books on the beach. He is a non-Christian and really enjoyed them as well.

Thanks again for being such an awesome writer that our book club at church really enjoys, every single one we have read.

My Response:

The nicest part of this email, Lyndi, is that you shared this with your husband. I'm thrilled to know that I've connected with you both, and on such different levels. I wish you both every good thing in the coming year.

One thing did occur to me just as I sent this out:  I often do phone-in interviews with reading groups. If your group decides to do another of my books, such as Lion of Babylon this summer, perhaps we can arrange for me to give a little talk.