Books

This is just to keep folks posted about the 3rd book in the Folded series as I write it. I know the title, and I have written through Chapter 2. It's all fresh material, so I'm doing my best to pull a direction together from the ideas that are coming into my head. Many won't understand this, but most of my writing (including the fanfic) was done without a plan. I simply sat down, wrote, and followed where it went, taking notes along the way. That's how the Cardinal series works, and this book is following suit! Please wish me luck with it!

All right. My second session writing this book has produced over 10,000 words. We'll see where it goes from here!

Fig. I can't do a name reveal yet, but the colour scheme is so satisfying!

Okay! Today, well, in the afternoon and evening of today, I'll be at my writing desk working on the second reading of Cardinal Machines 6, just to update you. I'm almost decided on the title. The (brilliant) cover artist is waiting on my decision for her forms. Cross your fingers for me! I'll be updating you here, and, for larger discussions, in the blog!

I've been thinking about Rowan Hellebrand and Hellebrand Survey, his occult team, a lot recently. After finishing Cardinal Machines book 6, I'll be moving on to a nearly finished draft of the 3rd book in this urban fantasy series, about 2 worlds -- one spectral, and one human -- that can sometimes overlap in the most alarming of ways.

I miss Rowan, the gifted young ghost hunter, my most prickly hero, and I miss Sixtine and her oddball gift for that rarified skill: spirit photography. Most of all, I miss the rich interplay of the Survey team, a true ensemble cast, and the haunting stories themselves.

Each of the 'places' I write about exist in their own little Universe. In the case of Folded Earth / Twisted Cord universe there are lots of relationships, many complicated, and some surprising. For example, one fan noted to me ~'That Kessian is all right. He needs to grow up, but he's quite handsome. Ora could do worse'. This knocked me for six! But... what do you think?

I'm happy to have you here and glad to answer any questions! Thanks for coming over to meet me! Let me know how I can help you, or where your feedback on my books might be. Feedback on books is very helpful -- feel free to ask me why! Likewise, if you've come to talk art or technique, I'm excited to hear from you! Before we begin, there are a few short sentences to read that I'd like to get out of the way:

1. It's OK to not like things, but don't be offensive about it.

2. No bullying, condescending, or engaging in hateful speech along the way. (Not that I think you'd do that! But I have to cover the bases!)

3. There will be 'salty language'. That doesn't mean porn discussion or images will be tolerated.

4. Post your art/fan-art! If you post art, don't do s…