Life Changes & Two Novels in Progress

Hey y’all.

I have some big announcements to share.

First is that I’ve been recently laid off from my job. It wasn't exactly how I planned to make the transition, but I've been thinking about writing full-time for a while now, and I’ve decided to embrace this moment as an opportunity to test what writing full-time looks like while simultaneously looking for my next job.

I've been incredibly fortunate in my career, working for some amazing organizations. Finding something equally wonderful will likely take time—probably 4-6 months based on previous experience—but that gives me a perfect window to explore writing full-time.

What this means for Eight:

The first draft of Book 5 is done, and I’m reading through it now to identify the structural changes I’d like to make before handing it over to my editors. This is the last one in Eight’s story, and I want to make sure I do it right. That said, if you’d rather not wait and don’t mind reading a first draft, then head over to my Patreon. All forty chapters are there.

With Eight’s story coming to an end that means there’s room for something new, right?

Introducing Fate's Attendant:

I'm launching my next series. This new project combines xianxia and LitRPG genres. It's actually a story I've been developing for a couple of years now. I originally planned to start it after New Blood, Old Bones, but decided Eight deserved to complete his journey first.

The main character, Hong Fei, has been waiting patiently for me to begin his story, and I can't wait for you to meet him.

Fate’s Attendant is currently in progress with chapters published three times per week. You can read it on Patreon and Royal Road. 😊

Finally, I’ll close by saying that if the writing proves as productive and sustainable as I hope, I will likely make this transition permanent. Either way, I'm excited about having more time to spend in these worlds we love and to share more stories with you.

Thank you for being a part of this journey.