tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35008113528904775142024-03-13T17:22:04.727-07:00Department of MagicDepartment of Magichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03712390817981178722noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500811352890477514.post-16972832720691495482015-11-29T22:24:00.001-08:002015-11-29T22:24:25.287-08:00Update on Books 11 and 12I have several updates to provide for readers. But first of all, thank you again for your patience. My kids have finally reached the age where I can find some time each evening to write, so my new release schedule should be more regular now.<br />
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Book 11<br />
I received it back from my editor and spent about two weeks going through suggested edits and rewrites. I am excited to say that tonight I clicked "publish", and it should be live some time tomorrow. I will post again to confirm that it's live.<br />
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I had a great time writing this book, but I will admit that it was possibly the most difficult one to write. The story is building up to the epic conclusion, and I had to find the right place to stop this book and start the final book, and after much consideration, I think I found the best place.<br />
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I think you will notice by now that the covers to 10 and 11 look very similar. My cover artist actually created a panorama picture of the 12 Champions, and then divided it into 3 covers for the final books. I can't wait to unveil the full image, but I need to wait until we get closer to the release of the final book when I can unveil that cover.<br />
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Book 12<br />
I am moving along through the first draft at a steady pace. I can't really give a percent of completion because I am not sure what the final word count will be. I am approximately 50,000 words into, which equates to almost half of a typical DOMA book. I am thinking that this book will come in around 120,000 - 140,000 words, so I'm probably a little less than halfway through. My goal is to finish the first draft before Christmas, then deliver it to my editor. That will put publication at some point in late January. I will update you when I finish my first draft and can then give a better estimate for a release date.<br />
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I realized tonight that I haven't announced the title. I can't believe that! :) The title for Book 12 will be Champions of the Relics. It's a fitting title since the struggle against Nerina really comes down to those 12 characters. Of course everyone else will play a significant role, but my main 12 have a specific responsibility that they must take care of.<br />
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So I hope you enjoy Moonstone Dagger, and I hope even more that it makes you more excited to read Champions of the Relics. I look forward to hearing your thoughts in the Reviews and Comment section of this blog.Department of Magichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03712390817981178722noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500811352890477514.post-89491419808926958902015-08-29T12:45:00.000-07:002015-08-29T12:46:04.052-07:00Sorry for the delay!First of all I want to apologize for the delay in Book 11 and the absence from my blog.<br />
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About two years ago, just after publishing Book 10, my partner and I were finally able to fulfill a life long dream and become parents. We were placed with a little girl who had just turned one, and she has been such an amazing blessing. I took a few months break from writing, and just as I started working on Book 11 again, we got another phone call. CPS had called to let us know that our daughter's birth mother had just given birth to a baby and they wanted to place him with us. Of course we said yes.<br />
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With a toddler and now an infant, my writing had to be set aside. Our son had quite a few issues at birth, so he took more time than a typical newborn.<br />
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We just celebrated his first birthday and now I've made it my goal and mission to squeeze out time to finally get back to writing.<br />
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I'm happy to say that Book 11 is back underway. I'm still working on the first draft, but I've carved out a block of time at night after the kids go to sleep and before I go to sleep and so far that has worked out rather well. I'm almost halfway through the first draft, and I'm hoping to have it published by Thanksgiving of this year.<br />
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The other good news is that Book 12 is completely mapped out, so there won't be much of a break between the two. While my editor has Book 11, I will start on Book 12 immediately. I'm hoping to have the final book in the series published around Christmas of this year. So far I have had two good weeks to write and I'm hoping to keep that up.<br />
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So about Book 11. The title is Moonstone Dagger, and I think it's going to be a good one. Some really awesome (and sad) things happen in the books to our characters, and I think you will feel the pace starting to pick up. Story time-wise Book 12 picks up immediately after Book 11, and I think you will get that same sense of urgency that the characters are feeling as they race towards the finish line.<br />
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I promise from this point forward that I will be better about updates about Moonstone Dagger, the 12th book, and future projects related to this world that I have created.<br />
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I will try and post a copy of the cover for Moonstone Dagger. I'm pleased with it so far, and hope to have a final copy soon.<br />
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Thank you again for everyone who has messaged me in the past few months. I hope the final two books are worth the wait, and I appreciate you sticking with me through this.Department of Magichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03712390817981178722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500811352890477514.post-71359182051393273512013-05-21T20:05:00.000-07:002013-05-21T20:05:26.163-07:00Book 9 - Reckoning now available on Amazon!At long last, Book 9 is currently available. Check it out now - I hope you enjoy!<br />
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Department of Magichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03712390817981178722noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500811352890477514.post-7034435381369057602013-05-15T15:16:00.000-07:002013-05-15T15:16:27.600-07:00Reckoning's Cover!!Book 9 - Reckoning will be released some time late this weekend. I thought I would tide you over with an image of the cover. As always, Tim did a fantastic job!!<br />
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Department of Magichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03712390817981178722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500811352890477514.post-83706589839950706882013-04-10T22:25:00.002-07:002013-04-10T22:25:56.627-07:00Character Spotlight: JackieLittle is known about Jackie Meyer's history, mainly because she is a private person and hasn't revealed any of those details to any POV characters. I plan on elaborating on more of her past in the final four books of the series, so you will learn much more about her.<br />
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What is known is that she is a leader in the Department of Magic. While at first she appears to be one of Josiah's closest supporters, she has been secretly working on a resistance against him. She is instrumental in helping Cadan and the other Paladins escape from the Department.<br />
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Jackie is quite possibly one of my most favorite characters in the entire series. I think one of the most intriguing characteristics is that she has that "anything to get the job done" mentality. She wants to stop Josiah, and she doesn't mind killing an enemy to make that happen. She blurs the gray, ambiguous lines of morality. Definitely not your typical "good guy".<br />
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Her sole motivation is to stop Josiah. I haven't yet revealed what fuels that motivation though. Stay tuned.<br />
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She has stated before in her own POV that there were two men she has loved before. There are clues in the story that reveal both of their identities, but I haven't come right out and stated yet. Never fear, for I will definitely be getting to that in more detail in Book 10.<br />
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A common question I get about Jackie is why Cadan is so sure that he can trust her in the beginning. Well, that is actually a fairly big secret that I will be revealing about her. So far I've shown that only Cadan and Jackie are in on this secret, but there are actually several more characters who are aware of this secret. Again, I have put clues in the books to help the reader figure it out, and I hope to write the big reveal in Book 10 or 11 (probably 11).<br />
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Department of Magichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03712390817981178722noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500811352890477514.post-48551609005300994622013-03-19T16:10:00.001-07:002013-03-19T16:10:44.884-07:00Character Spotlight: ConnerI wanted to start a new feature on the blog that highlighted different characters. I would like to show a picture of each character if possible, as well as discuss my personal thoughts on them as well. One of the drawbacks of writing about such a large cast is that I never ever have the space in a story to go into detail about each one. Conner is one that if given the chance, I would love to go into more detail about. He's mostly a background character through the series, but from time to time, he steps up to play a big role, and his importance will increase dramatically from Book 10 through the remainder of the series.<br />
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Conner is one of my favorite characters. The idea came about when I was in the middle of writing Book 2, and I began to wonder what Cadan's life would have been like if he had grown up in the Department and the events of the series had never taken place. He shares many of the same qualities as Cadan, but when we encounter Conner in the story, that part of his life is long past. He's gone through some really serious, mind blowing stuff overseas, and now that he's back "home", most of his friends are on the "other side", and nearly everyone of them are changed from their tenure as War Mages.<br />
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I hesitate to say too much else because I know that people come to this blog at different stages in their reading. I'm sure there are people reading this right now who probably don't even know who he is yet. I'm not sure yet as to how much of his back story I will be able to get to before the series ends, but the Character Glossary that I'm planning to publish later this year will include much more detail that I've revealed so far.<br />
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What I will say is this: keep your eye on him. He has a large part to play in the overall story. I'm excited for the change in his story that's coming in Book 9, and I hope that you will be too. He has faced down more pain and anguish than most people have had to endure, but he is determined to make his life better for himself and those he loves.Department of Magichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03712390817981178722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500811352890477514.post-59809511816672539792013-02-24T07:28:00.001-08:002013-02-24T07:28:58.110-08:00Book 8 is available!<br />
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Department of Magichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03712390817981178722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500811352890477514.post-54554975373994350132013-02-17T20:53:00.002-08:002013-02-17T20:53:48.442-08:00Send me your questions!I have received a few questions from fans related to the series, and I figured that it might be great for everyone to read the questions/answers. You can send questions about the story, the characters, the writing, or whatever you want to know. I'll compile them and begin answering, and will continue to do so as long as people submit the questions.<br />
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Just send them to <a href="mailto:deptofmagic@gmail.com">deptofmagic@gmail.com</a> with the subject "Question".<br />
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Department of Magichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03712390817981178722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500811352890477514.post-24854021841278202072013-02-17T20:49:00.001-08:002013-02-17T20:49:48.315-08:00Book 8 is almost here!Book 8 is nearing completion with its final edits. I'm hoping to have it out by the end of the week. <br />
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The scene on the front is one my absolute favorites, and I hope you enjoy. Thank you to Tim for the amazing cover!Department of Magichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03712390817981178722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500811352890477514.post-67363655638221230562012-12-20T05:09:00.001-08:002012-12-20T05:12:47.361-08:00Book 7 - Hidden Relics is here!<br />
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Department of Magichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03712390817981178722noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500811352890477514.post-19517707038139123812012-12-10T19:28:00.000-08:002012-12-10T19:28:25.017-08:00Update on what's coming....Here's my latest update for what's coming.<br />
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The cover is finished (see last post), and the manuscript is in its final stages of editing. It should be posted online by next Wednesday.<br />
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<strong>Book 8 - Torch of Life</strong><br />
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I'm about 3/4 of the way through the first draft. This particular book is a lot tougher than I thought due to the large number of POVs that I'm juggling. Right now, I have 11 POVs, including Natalie, Jackie, Daphne, Caira, Jackson, Karan, Tess, Tanner, Caleb, and Cody. I don't want to spoil the 11th one as it would be revealing one of the surprises in the book.<br />
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One other observation that I made as I started writing is that this book is much darker than any other. The story has reached a new level of violence which I wasn't prepared for at first. I think it will be one of the best in the series so far, mainly because of the revelations and an epic battle at the end. Tim's finished the cover already, and it captures the dark feel of the story very well. I'll post it sometime after Christmas when I'm finished with the second draft. I'm hoping for a late January/early February publishing date.<br />
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I've put more detail in my outline for this book and will start it as soon as I send Book 8 off to the editor. This book will be very interesting as it will have a very short span of time that it deals with. Right now, I'm thinking the events of the book will all occur in the span of maybe two days, with the last half occurring all within a few hours. The last half will basically be one epic battle scene told from at least ten perspectives. As with every third book, the story takes a drastic turn and sets everything up for the end of the series.Department of Magichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03712390817981178722noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500811352890477514.post-29584274337754377672012-12-10T19:19:00.001-08:002012-12-10T19:19:25.622-08:00Cover for Hidden Relics<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong>Book 7 - Hidden Relics</strong><br />
The first and second drafts are finished, and it's been e-mail to the editor. It will be ready about a week before Christmas. I'll post the cover in a couple of weeks. It's a great one!<br />
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Both 8 and 9 have very detailed outlines, which will make the drafts much quicker to produce. Right now, I've just started the first draft for Book 8, and should be finished before Christmas. I'm hoping for a late January publishing date for Book 8. I'll announce the title and show the cover (which is ready) in December some time. Book 9 shouldn't be too far behind, with an expected publishing date of late February.<br />
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<strong>Secrets In Stone: Gabe</strong><br />
The long-promised short story will be out by Christmas. It's with the editor right now, and unfortunately that's all I can promise at the moment. :)<br />
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My side project is coming along nicely. I'm still in the outlining stage before i start the first draft, and Tim is working on some designs for the details and the covers. I will start drafts of those as soon as DOMA 9 is finished. I'm pushing for a January or February release for the first Sci Fi. More updates to come on that.Department of Magichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03712390817981178722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500811352890477514.post-2224087951812165302012-11-14T22:12:00.000-08:002012-11-14T22:12:02.452-08:00Blog Hop
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The idea for this book started to develop earlier this year. It bridges the gap
between the first half of the series and the last half.<br />
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Young Adult and Fantasy<br />
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That’s a tough question. I’ve put a little thought into it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Sylfaen","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">For Cadan Ogden, I would cast Drew
Van Acker, from Pretty Little Liars and Tower Prep. For Jude Bishop, I’ve
always gotten the Alex Pettyfer vibe, and for Madison Taylor, I would cast
Ashley Benson, also from Pretty Little Liars. Josiah Ogden would probably have
to be Josh Brolin.<br />
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<span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Cadan Ogden has spent
6 books trying to get everyone together and away from the evil Department of
Magic, but in Book 7, he basically splits everyone up and sends them on various
missions that need to be accomplished to defeat the Department of Magic, and
the end will put the characters in a worse position than they’ve been yet.<b><br />
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Will your book be self-published or represented by an agency?</b></span><br />
Self-Published<br />
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The first draft for this book took a significantly less amount of time to
produce as I have had a very clear vision of the book’s direction for some time
now.<br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Sylfaen","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b><span style="background: white;">What other books would you compare this story to within your genre?</span></b><br />
That’s a tough question. Most fantasy books deal with imaginary worlds, and
this one is set in our Earth. I’ve taken Epic fantasy in the vein of Robert
Jordan and George RR Martin, with dozens and dozens of characters and
complicated sub-plots and placed it in the center of our world. Elements of
this story are inspired by other authors that I’ve read since my teenage years,
but I can’t really think of one in particular that it is similar enough to for
a comparison.<br />
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Who or What inspired you to write this book?</span><br /></b>
The inspiration for this book dates back to a few years ago. For years I
designed this fantasy world and populated it with dozens of characters, rich
history, and locations. But I didn’t want my first novel to be a traditional
fantasy. I always knew that the Ogdens, the main family that I follow in this magical
world, would eventually come over to Earth. While I hadn’t developed that story
at the time, I decided to start there. Most of what I write after this series
will be about what came before.<br />
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<b><span style="background: white;">What else about your book might pique the reader’s interest?</span></b><br />
I strive for diversity in everything that I write. So much of fantasy is
populated with straight, white characters. In my fantasy and in the world that
I created, there is a sense of diversity that I haven’t found in any other
fantasy work. My main characters are of every ethnicity, which I personally
find refreshing, and several of my main characters are GLBT. It’s less about
any kind of political statement, and more from the point of view that I want to
represent a real slice of life. I think that anyone can read this series, and
find someone that they can identify with.<br />
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</b>Now it's my turn to get tagging. Carry on following the hop by checking out
the author below to find The Next Big Thing!</span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Department of Magichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03712390817981178722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500811352890477514.post-50453400767612632672012-10-24T22:03:00.001-07:002012-10-24T22:03:29.636-07:00Two more character portraits....Since I don't have a lot of book news to add, I decided to post two more character portraits: Kyla LaFontaine and Nolan Burrell.<br />
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You may recognize that Kyla's appearance has changed for Book 7. In previous books, she was described as wearing elaborate dresses and fur coats, but now that she is going to reside in a different location, her look has changed. As always, Tim did an amazing job capturing the look and feel of both characters.<br />
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Department of Magichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03712390817981178722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500811352890477514.post-90313829287509549842012-10-07T22:04:00.001-07:002012-10-07T22:04:42.355-07:00Two character portraitsHere are two character portraits that Tim did recently. Both Josiah and Jackie will appear on the cover to Book 7. As always Tim did an amazing job capturing my vision for both of these characters, and I look forward to unveiling the final cover for Book 7.<br />
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Department of Magichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03712390817981178722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500811352890477514.post-13434180437768583272012-10-07T22:00:00.002-07:002012-10-07T22:01:48.517-07:00Update on what's coming....I haven't posted in a while and that's mainly because I've been hard at work putting together a detailed outline for the next three books in the series. I've also started developing another series, this one Science Fiction, and will post more information about that one here, too. Here's an update on my WIPs:<br />
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<strong>Book 7: Hidden Relics</strong><br />
I'm in the early stages of a first draft. I'm hoping to have this one out by Christmas. I will keep everyone updated on the progress as I get closer.<br />
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<strong>Secrets In Stone: Gabe</strong><br />
This poor short story! I've continually put it on the back burner, mainly because the story that I tell in it will be more relevant for Book 7. It will tie into Gabe and give you some more information about the few years of his life before DOMA, and will explain many aspects of his character, such as why Hazel gives him dirty looks, why he was living with the Fatales in Book 1, and more about the relationship between Fairies and Gargoyles. One other aspect of the story that I could not get away from was telling you more about the enigmatic Fairy Queen Nikki West. Even though she hasn't been seen much, she is a vital character to the series, and this story will set the tone for what will occur in Book 11.<br />
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<strong>Book 8 and Book 9</strong><br />
I have titles and a detailed outline for these books. I will probably start a draft of Book 8 before the end of the year, but in 2013, these two works are my top priority, so look for them to be published in January or February.<br />
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<strong>Books 10-12</strong><br />
I've started rough outlines for these books. I've got a good handle on the large storyline and some of the minor details, but I'm working on construction a scene sequence, which is one of the most time consuming aspects of the writing process. I will post more information about them as we get closer to those books.<br />
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<strong>Science Fiction</strong><br />
There's a story that's been mostly in my head for a while now that I really wanted to tell. Taking advise from some author friends, I've decided to publish this by putting out one book that is approximately 60K-80K words, and several sequels to follow. The sequels will each be approximately 20K words, and I will release them once a month in a serial format. Once I get the first book out, the shorter ones will not hinder me much from working on DOMA, which is my primary focus right now.<br />
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Thank you for being patient! I will post a couple of pictures of some characters to tide you over. :)Department of Magichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03712390817981178722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500811352890477514.post-34834402610672582182012-08-09T16:31:00.002-07:002012-08-09T16:31:41.188-07:00Book 7 Title!I am pleased to say that I finally have a title for Book 7. It's been tough as there were many I was considering, but I finally narrowed it down and with my friend Jenny's help, it's chosen!<br />
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So Book 7 will be called <strong>Hidden Relics</strong>. By the time you reach Book 5 or 6, it will be obvious why that name was chosen. I will be starting the first draft at the first of September.Department of Magichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03712390817981178722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500811352890477514.post-11754061899134755622012-08-09T16:28:00.001-07:002012-08-09T16:28:47.425-07:00Cover for Book 6 - Second Exodus<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am very pleased with this cover. It shows (from left to right): Cadan, Luca, Tess, Jackson, and Caira. The five Paladin leaders have orchestrated a plan, and this cover shows their united front very well. I especially love the way that Cadan and Caira have linked their magic. Great job Tim!<br />
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Look for Second Exodus to be available on Kindle and Nook later this month. I'm a little behind on the paperbacks for Books 5 and 6 so those might not be available until mid-September.Department of Magichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03712390817981178722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500811352890477514.post-46348344287861495652012-07-25T15:52:00.000-07:002012-07-25T15:52:16.765-07:00Update on what's coming!I haven't posted an update in a while, and just wanted to update everyone on what is coming next.<br />
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<strong>Book 6 - Second Exodus</strong><br />
The draft is finished and in the final editing phase. Tim is working on the cover as well. I'm hoping for a mid-August publishing date.<br />
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<strong>DOMA Origins - Short Stories</strong><br />
I have postponed finishing <strong>Secrets in Stone: Gabe</strong> for now. I will return to his short story sometime in late September or early October.<br />
I decided to forgo the two short stories that would detail Tomas and Hannah's origins. I wrestled with this decision since I started writing these, but I feel that this is the best way to go. The important details of how Hannah became entangled with DOMA is told in Book 2. Each one experience a revelation about their childhoods in Book 6, and once I had written those scenes, I realized that was really all there was to tell.<br />
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<strong>Beyond Book 6</strong><br />
I have always envisioned DOMA as being 12 books and I'm still on target to make that happen. I know it's long, and I'm sure some people might complain, and maybe even a few will lose interest, but there really is an epic story to tell here. At the end of Book 6, you will see a closure on many storylines that started in the first few pages of the first book, and you'll see some teasers for how the rest of the series will go.<br />
Following Book 6, there will be a slightly longer time period before the release of Book 7. I have not started a first draft because I need to take some time and plot out the details of Books 7 - 9. I envision writing those three back to back. If you haven't noticed already, the series sort of follows "trilogies within a series" theme, and 7 - 9 will continue that tradition. The ending to Book 9 will change the face of the series much like the ending to Book 6 will.<br />
I will keep you updated as I announce the titles and complete the drafts.Department of Magichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03712390817981178722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500811352890477514.post-20854395458635683212012-07-25T15:38:00.002-07:002012-07-25T15:41:18.936-07:00Book 5 - Hounds of the Himalayas has arrived!I just released Book 5 of DOMA - Hounds of the Himalayas.<br />
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This one was a fun one to write because the series is starting to head in a new direction. I love the ending of this one more than any so far. The cover is also one of my favorites so far.<br />
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Pictured on the cover (from left to right): Cadan, Natalie, Karan, Madison, and Jude</div>Department of Magichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03712390817981178722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500811352890477514.post-43774017248143452992012-05-30T16:16:00.000-07:002012-05-30T16:17:51.200-07:00Update on what's coming....<strong>Paperbacks:</strong><br />
Books 3 and 4 have been submitted and I'm waiting on the proofs before final approval. They should be available by the beginning of next week.<br />
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<strong>Book 5 - Hounds of the Himalayas</strong><br />
I finally decided on a title, and I love it! It represents a new element of magic that I'm adding to the world of DOMA. I'm nearly done with my first draft, and I'm hoping for a release date of mid-July sometime.<br />
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<strong>Book 6 - Second Exodus</strong><br />
This book will easily be my favorite one to write. I'm looking forward to this one most of all. The characters will have reached a crossroads and by the end of the book, the series direction will have changed dramatically. I'm hoping for a release of mid-August on this one.<br />
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<strong>Short Stories - DOMA Origins</strong><br />
Same status as before. Deviant Behavior: Jude & Madison is in draft stage, so it will be at least mid-July before it sees release. The other three: Secrets in Stones: Gabe, and the two stories about Tomas and Hannah will be spread out over the course of the summer and early fall. I'm excited about these stories as they will add a new layer of depth to five characters who haven't really seen a lot of the spotlight.Department of Magichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03712390817981178722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500811352890477514.post-77137727469717987302012-05-21T18:28:00.001-07:002012-05-21T18:28:28.884-07:00Book 4 - Magic of Heroes Released!The fourth book in the DOMA series is out:<br />
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Look for it on kindle now. The paperback will be released at a later date.<br />
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<strong>Book 4 - Magic of Heroes </strong><br />
I just finished the second draft this week and sent it to the editor. The cover is finished and looks amazing! I'm hoping for a release date of mid to late May.<br />
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<strong>Book 5</strong><br />
I've started the first draft and am hard at work on that right now. I haven't fully decided on a title, so I don't want to post that yet. I have a few front runners and will post it when I've made the final decision. This will be the book that changes everything for Cadan and his team, and I'm very excited to be writing this one.<br />
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<strong>DOMA Origins</strong><br />
I'm working on two more short stories. The first one is titled <strong>Deviant Behavior: Jude & Madison</strong>, which will detail their transfer to the Rocky Mountain Facility and beginnings of their new team. The story starts out in the Nursery, so there will be quite a few cameos from some of the other DOMA agents. The second one, <strong>Secrets in Stone: Gabe</strong>, will tell the story of his younger years and his first encounter with the Department. This will also give some insight into the world of fairies, which I have not gotten a chance to delve too far into so far in the series. Look for a few surprising cameos.<br />
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That only leaves Tomas and Hannah's short stories, but since those two tie into the events of Book 6, it may be later in the year before I begin working on those. I will post another update once I know more.<br />
<br />Department of Magichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03712390817981178722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500811352890477514.post-29978461730810816032012-04-24T19:19:00.001-07:002012-04-24T19:19:27.084-07:00Book 3 - Rise of the Witch has arrived!<strong>Book 3 - Rise of the Witch</strong> has finally arrived and is now available on Kindle. The paperback is not ready yet, but I'm working on it.<br />
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Tim did a great job on the cover, and I'm very pleased with it.<br />
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In this book, the mystery behind Nolan's defection from the Department deepens and the stakes become greater for Cadan and his friends. Hope you enjoy!<br />
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