It is a great feeling to finish each new book in a series and get it out there. It means I know a lot more about my characters, how their respective journeys interweave, and why I threw in the odd things my inconvenient unconscious insisted I add.

Of course, the whole lot gets more complex too. After Book 3, Angel Bone, I have over 150,000 words behind me and Book 1, Angel Blood, is now some time ago in my memory. As well, during the beta reader and cover design time, I have started on Book 4, Angel Bound. All this means a lot more re-reading of the earlier books, referring to my existing notes, and making a whole lot more.

As a pantser, I don't know the fine detail of each book, but by this stage, three books down and two to go, I do know all the remaining scenes that will need to be incorporated, even if I don't know the exact order. And as a pantser, there will be plot surprizes to keep me challenged and excited.

One of these happened right at the end of Angel Bone with Ash, but no spoilers here. Suffice to say, the very last thing he does/discovers was completely unexpected. If you haven't realised, the blue face on the cover of Angel Bone is of course, Ashdane.

Getting covers that reflect the emotions of each book has been really exciting too. I am lucky to be able to work with my son on these. As a series, it's not only important that the titles are coherent: Angle Blood, Angel Breath, Angel Bone, Angel Bound (in process) and Angel Blessed (probably), but the covers as well.

For this series, I wanted powerful uncluttered covers, that pack an emotional punch. Book 1 is Viv, Book 2 Thrisdane, and Book 3, as noted, is Ashdane. Book 4 will be Ataghan - as his story becomes more prominent. Book 5 is a bit of an unknown, so stay tuned.