Progress Update and Pub Date

Hi there. The thing about writing and publishing is that a lot of stuff just does not seem to happen, until all at once it does. (!!!) in August, I completed Green Rider #6 Firebrand And turned it in to Madam Editor. She was finally able to read and edit it, and returned it to me with edits late Thursday night (1/28). It is miraculously light on edits and I'm thrilled. Needless to say, Madam Editor was pleased with the manuscript. Next step is for me to revise, proof, and return the manuscript to the publisher for copyediting. Also late on Thursday, I got to see preliminary sketches for the cover by Donato. They were beautiful, but only one could be chosen (even though I asked for all three). I can't wait to see the final product. Needless to say, I did not get much sleep that night.

I am now also able to reveal the pub date (U.S.) March 7, 2017. I realize it is a bit of a wait for readers who have already been waiting, but this decision is not anything I have influence over--I just write the stuff. The audiobooks should be available at about the same time. Canada will follow shortly on the U.S. date. The U.K. and Commonwealth countries should also follow fairly closely. The rest of the world, the galaxy, and beyond? I have no idea.

Thanks for your patience, and there you have it until the next update.