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A Goodreads user asked E.G. Manetti:

Hi E.G. How do you plan the release of your books? Do you set a time limit for yourself and a specific publishing date, or is it a matter of it's done when it's done? Also, you've obviously mapped out the story and know where its going, but do you surprise yourself with new ideas that evolve the story even more?

E.G. Manetti To answer in reverse order - I do have the full story arc of Lilian's journey in rough draft form. Planning a specific volume mostly reflects my other time commitments - that pesky day job. Even though I have the basic story arc written, each volume brings new passages and content. Sometimes because the characters insist, and sometimes because my development editor makes me.

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