Getting back into writing

Book 23, here I come!

I wrapped up rereads of Books 21 & 22 (major rewrites needed!) this past weekend and have been trying to resolve issues with the plot idea for Book 23 that I had made notes about. The setting wasn't working.

I started outlining a new idea intended as an opening, but that seems like it would fit Book 24 much better, so I'm going to use that there. It's a perfect set up for Book 25's big finish.

Throughout today, I've had a bit of a leaning towards a plot line I had decided not to use and had even deleted, although it hung on in my mind. Sure enough, with some time away and modification combining my original notes for this, I think it works! It may not be the dark, edgy plot I had originally planned, but it will be a twist from what I've done before... and I think I might even link it to Book 22's discovery. We'll see once all is said and done.

I've mentioned before that these last three books would be difficult. I had a basic plot idea and many notes of what I wanted to include, but that basic plot idea was too similar to a couple of others I've used. I needed to get back to some of how the series began, a bit more like The Rule of Yonder. It has a nice coming-full-circle feel with this modified idea before the series finale.

I like this. I like this a LOT. I finally have Book 23 (tentatively titled ANGELS AND HERETICS) settled. Let the writing commence!

It's been a long road - seven years since I started this project and 18-24 months until I expect the final book to be published.

Exciting times!

Stay tuned.