Reviewed all content in the last 3 chapters of Book3 and have set up the storylines to the (hopefully) dramatic finishes. Each of the narration party members should have 1) resolve or 2) cliffhangers for Book 4. I need to take my time to 1) complete the first round of content, 2) review entire personal thread for continuity and names and places, 3) Adjust and balance, then start with my editor.
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All but one portion of the audio book was recorded for Book 1. Starting in on Book 2, chapter 1. I want to record all of Book2 before returning to edit Book 1 audio and add specific content. If I can complete Book 2 recording by end of summer, Maybe Book 1 audio book will be ready by year end
Great progress getting my vision onto paper. Twists, drama, and intrigue for one my characters on her quest. He story has a rough outline to wrap the quest by the end of the book, maybe, if that suits the purpose.
I am excited to see how it all comes together at the end, hopefully both satisfying and dramatic. Ten the epic struggle will begin bringing all the characters full circle for Book 4, the finale.
Book 3 Chapter 5 has some new content. Happy with the finishing touches on two subchapters. One subchapter to go and I can move full stream into Chapter 6. Things are building, new places are being discovered. Our heroes are moving west.
Work continues on the audio book for Legend of the White Wizard. I did not know that the exercise would uncover subtle (and a few not so) changes needed to the book. It's a slow and difficult task to read the book, especially at night. But trying to dedicate an hour a night. I will note that a few proper names looked good on paper but are hard to pronoun!
I have started the painful process to read my first book aloud and record it for an audiobook. It is painful in a couple ways, first, I don't like the sound of my voice. Second, although I thought I would be good at narration, I am really not. Third is mixed, I am finding clunkiness in the book so updates need to be made. I'm not going to hurry this process. 1) read and record the entire book 2) fix errors, edit and release updates to Amazon 3) edit the soundtrack. I can do this work during...
Good progress on Book 4 story line outline. Divergence leads to more places to explore but the conclusion needs convergence. The story is more complex and less linear taken from multiple POV and multiple places. With lots to do and see building Book 3 continues after careful review of chapters 1 through 4
The Runic Quest is gone wild. I can now concentrate exclusively on Book3 and 4. Over the last few weeks I have reviewed chapters 1 and 2 of Book 3 making sure the hooks are right. It's a set of surprises to open. At pace it should be written this year. It's going to be bigger by up to 50% as I caste a wider net over the continent of Astra. New content is coming as I expand and sort chapters 3 and 4 (mostly written) and write chapter 5 and 6 (20-30% done)
Scions of Astra - Book 3 of 4
Completed a fairy tale today called the "The Gift of the Princess" for Book 3
Since it is short and doesn't give anything away, I might post here...