Kelly asked G.J. Kelly:

Hi Mr. Kelly! I was wondering about any updates on the progress of your next book? Also, I just wanted to say that this new series has actually helped a lot with my anxiety, surprisingly. Benmelo's little mantra of serenity and dreams is something I've incorporated into my own ways of calming down. It's been very effective and has helped me a lot, so thank you!!

G.J. Kelly Firstly, thanks for asking :)
Secondly, editing of Book 3 is progressing steadily, and I'd estimate it's about 2/3 done now. It's a big book, as were the first two in the series, and editing's not something I'd want rushed. I do get comments on the draft sent through to me almost daily, mostly it's the proofreader with typos that need correcting, but I confess I've had to rewrite some chunks of text in line with the editor's blue pencil and the power of its mystic commands.

I've not been idle in between times though, and have been pressing ahead with Book 4 while I'm not incorporating amendments on the third tome. Oops, spoiler... there will be a Book 4!

As for Ben's mantra and Hurna's lore helping you here in the real world, I'm so glad you shared that, thank you! I seldom receive feedback from readers, so it's quite astonishing to learn that my writing has had a beneficial effect beyond simple entertainment value in someone else's life. I really hope it keeps helping!

Thanks again, and I'll post a 'New Release' notice here on my Goodreads blog when Book 3 goes online. Hopefully it won't be too much longer now :)

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