I got back on a good writing rhythm again, and recently finished the manuscript for the second Rayden Valkyrie novel. Tentatively titled Thunder Horizon, it is the followup to Heart of a Lion. I am confident that readers will find it to be a very exciting, action-filled read that builds strongly from everything set in place in the first novel.
I celebrated the finish of the book with a bottle of Blanton's, a wondrous bourbon made here in Kentucky that is a personal favorite of mine. The photo below was taken a few hours after finishing the manuscript.
The book has been sent to Scott M. Sandridge, the editor for the Dark Sun Dawn Trilogy. I am hoping to see it released later this spring.
Next on the writing horizon are two projects. One is a YA novel, cross-genre, that I'm very excited about. I'm probably about 2/3 finished on the manuscript and progressing daily.
Also up is the 4th installment in the Fires in Eden series. There's been a little time since Spirit of Fire was released, and I feel with how I've grown these past couple of years I'm in a good position to deliver the best title in this series yet. With many threads well-established in the story I have a lot to work with, but expect a fast-pace, intense read with a lot of development with the characters and plot.
On the movie front, we are preparing for the production of the TV Pilot Rayden Valkyrie: Saga of a Lionheart. From storyboarding, to costuming, casting, and other areas, a lot is going on right now and we're building a great group to bring this to life. Production will take place later this spring in Kentucky. Going to be an exciting one for sure!
All of this, in addition to my ongoing work for Seventh Star Press (including Imaginarium 2017) means a very busy year looms. I'll work to be better at posting updates here as well! :)
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