Congratulations to everyone out there working on a New Year's Resolution or a Reading Challenge... Or really putting any effort into being a better person this year. My resolution is to publish at least two books this year, because if I've learned anything from Stephen King, Rex Stout, or Dean Koontz, sometimes you just need to be prolific to be successful. Not everything I write will connect with every reader. The more books, the more connections to readers.
Really, its going to be 2 and twelve-thirteenths of a book. One will be Two Wizard Roulette, out in May/June of this year, the follow up to last year's Frostbite. Two will be... I don't know yet. The Bard or the unnamed poetry book are both strong contenders. It's the twelve-thirteenths that has me excited and talking to you today.
I've started a serial project on Amazon called Desperation. At the moment, I'm committed to thirteen installments, one a month between now and next January. Its a true serial in that its not finished: I want feedback and audience participation to help shape the story. I may keep it going for a second season if there's enough interest, but we'll see what happens with the first 13 episodes.
It's high fantasy, not urban fantasy, a Tolkien-esque world with swords, magic, and an evil empire. The first installment is meant to introduce most of the main characters and start shaping the general arc of their adventure:
Dimitri, a con artist with a flair for the dramatic and a natural talent for illusion magic.
Serenity, a street rat struggling for respect and identity who finds herself swept up in Dimitri's antics
Jian Lee, a smuggler trapped by an accident of birth
Jonas, a mageknight who just wants to avoid the royal court packed with his relatives.
If you're a Kindle Owner or have Kindle Unlimited, the series is free to read. If you don't, you can purchase it now on Amazon . Follow me on social media to share your thoughts on where the adventure should go next (and for heads up on free and discount days).
As always, thank you for reading.