The series continues...

For the last couple of weeks, I have been going back and giving you a little insight into some of the published D’Vaire books. It was my intention to keep that going and move on to Alaric and Chander today. They have two books, so you can imagine there’s a great deal to talk about, but I didn’t get the chance to get focused on it this week. So, we will hold off on that and I can fill you next time.

What was I doing that I couldn’t think about Alaric and Chander? I fell into my writing cave. In the past five or six days I have written over forty thousand words. Just a few minutes ago I wrote the final chapter of my now completed book. This couple had something in common with Alaric and Chander in that they got two novels instead of one. However, that’s where the similarities stop because these two went on a much different journey.

I can promise you that they don’t have really have a cliffhanger. Yes, there are things that are going to get you excited for when the second half comes out, but you aren’t likely to want to toss your tablet, phone, or whatever device you use to read your e-books on across the room. These two took a lot longer than I expected. I started writing about them six months ago and there were moments where I wondered if it would ever end despite my love for the pair.

It’s funny when you finish writing because there’s a variety of different things you feel. This time it’s all about relief which is fantastic. The last one left me with such a hangover. I didn’t want to say goodbye to them and I was pissed that I had to move on. So, what’s next? Normally I would try and give myself one day off which normally doesn’t really happen then I start either research or go straight to the outline. Not this time!

I have mentioned everywhere I can think of that I enjoy video games. On Monday, a new expansion pack for one of my games goes live and I have leveling to do for the first time in two years. I won’t be writing. I am going to relax this weekend and wrap up crap around the house, so I can play and enjoy. I don’t know how long I will break for, but I am insisting on at least a week without characters forcing me to write a word. Don’t worry though, I will get my act together and put together a blog with fun stuff or at least a playlist for Alaric and Chander next week!

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