Book 4: Progress

I've finally surpassed 60,000 words for the first draft of Book 4 in the Stormfall Chronicles. As I've hinted at before, this will be the final installment in the original story arc, following the experiences of Lynette, Baxter and others, as they face an epic battle for the future of their world.

As the final chapters in the first draft take shape, I can already begin to see beyond the original series. Possibilities run through my mind for spin-off stories, following some of the many characters who appear in the current series. The temptation to complete some of their miniature story arcs is becoming ever more irresistible as the epic story nears its closure.

If I do decide to write a follow-on novel or novels, however, I expect them to be structured as stand-alone novels - more narrowly focused on a single story arc and character. Juggling an epic fantasy has been an exciting undertaking, but has also absorbed more energy and time than a more conventional fantasy tale would require. Something for me to think on.

Beebliophiles' Review for Storm's Gate

I was excited to see Bee's review for Storm's Gate appear this past weekend. I'll borrow just a short quote from their review:

One of my favourite elements was when we switched to a viewpoint not seen for a while, for example Kalden, who we hadn’t seen since the previous book. It’s like meeting an old friend, catching up, seeing what’s going on in his life.

I had been looking forward to reintroducing Kalden since the end of Book 1, and am glad that others felt the same way too. Bee's complete review appears under the link below.

https://beebliophile.com/2021/02/21/storms-gate-review/

I really do appreciate the thoughtful comments from all of my reviewers. Thanks again Bee.

Book 4: Gradually Taking Shape

The beginning of a new month, and I am now 46,000 words into the first draft for the fourth installment in the Stormfall Chronicles. I can see the elements of the story taking shape more readily now - although there is still much to be done before the first draft is complete.

There is a certain bittersweet side to writing the fourth and final installment to the original story arc. I can envision some of the side-stories which might be spun-off from the original characters. At the same time, however, it will be sad to say goodbye to other characters along the way.