The developmental edits for CORVUS, second volume in the Frontlines: Evolution series, are finished and turned in. My developmental editor is excited about this book and says it’s my best one yet, so I hope it’ll land well with readers when it comes out in August.
(For those of you wondering why it can’t be released sooner if the edits are done already—the manuscript will get a few copyedit passes now, the cover art needs to be commissioned, and then the audiobook version needs to be scheduled and recorded. It takes time to get all the moving parts coordinated.)
It’s the best time of the year here in upper New England—temperatures in the sixties, sunshine, and the turning leaves of early autumn popping their colors everywhere. My personal idea of paradise has this kind of weather year-round. October is my favorite month, and that’s not just because it’s my birth month. It’s nature’s last deep breath before the onset of the cold season, which feels like it lasts half the year up here sometimes. I’ll be getting out the snow shovels and gassing up the snowblower soon enough, but for now I am enjoying the sunshine and the crisp fall air.
I am working on a secret project right now. Once that’s turned in, I’ll spend the rest of the year on Palladium Wars #5, which should be ready for Kindle Direct and paperback sometime in the first quarter of next year. Since 47North declined to continue the series, I’m limited to a Kindle and paperback release until I’ve squared the audio rights away separately with Audible or another party. (Watch this spot for updates.)
Develop and launch products globally for a living. Imo getting the book out before audiobook is a better strategy, rather than delaying. Provides greater double-dip revenue opportunities.
Hopefully you’ll keep the original narrator that you had during the first of the Front lines books because Derek Dove was good but no where near as good as the original.
It’s a real shame when narrators change during the series as it’s irritating because you get used to the voices developed during the first place.
Thanks!
Two books and a secret project. Tell me more.
Enjoy “nature’s last deep breath before the onset of the cold season”. We have a small taste of it in the UK if the weather is kind, which at the moment it is, and I love all the different colours, the feel of the cooler air, the whole shebang.
Sequels and a secret project? Lots to look forward to for me then, thank you.
Ayeeee, I’m reading some great things! Can’t wait to dive into Corvus, the new Palladium Wars and the secret project of course. In the mean time I’ll be re-reading the collection! I’m rooting for some smooth writing sessions, great food, some beautiful Fall vibes and good health.
Also happy (belated) birthday (in advance)!
Happy days, man!
Two sequels. How cool. Have yourself a very happy birthday.
Looking forward to the continuation of both of those stories. Thank you for the update
And a happy birthday, too!
Good news and good news. And a secret project? How intriguing. Can’t wait.
Awesome news all around.
Looking forward to the new Palladium Wars already!
“says it’s my best one yet” – HOW?! Better then any (all???) of your books?
How is this even possible? What i read from you are well beyond good!
fcuk, August is so far away 🙁