Cover for Book 6 - Second Exodus

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!

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.

Update on what's coming!

I haven't posted an update in a while, and just wanted to update everyone on what is coming next.

Book 6 - Second Exodus
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.

DOMA Origins - Short Stories
I have postponed finishing Secrets in Stone: Gabe for now. I will return to his short story sometime in late September or early October.
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.

Beyond Book 6
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.
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.
I will keep you updated as I announce the titles and complete the drafts.

Update on what's coming....

Paperbacks:
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.

Book 5 - Hounds of the Himalayas
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.

Book 6 - Second Exodus
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.

Short Stories - DOMA Origins
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.