On the Precipice

Hello, readers! First, I want to thank everyone who has purchased a copy of On the Precipice and left a review. This helps me out a lot, and I am so thankful for your support. Second, I thought I would start off my blog by giving some background information on how I developed this series.

I started working on this series as an undergraduate. The first version was wildly different from the version available today. It's fascinating to look back through my old drafts and notes and see what my initial direction for the series was. The story has evolved a lot, all for the better, but it's interesting how much has stayed the same. The core of the story has always been the rivalry between Banner and Liston. Over time, I introduced the Prophates into the story, and more of the Lord Regents became involved in the main plot. I can't believe a version of this story existed without the Prophates, as they are now such integral characters in the series. But that's the writing process for you! So many things can change along the way!

With the New Caelus Series, I wanted to create a fictional world with political intrigue, heavy world building, and deeply flawed characters. As a college student, I majored in political science and history, and I wanted to use my knowledge to build my own political system. There are, of course, allusions to our world in the series, and by no means is Imperium's political system perfect. As the series goes on, readers will learn more about the strengths and weaknesses of the political system, which I think will be very exciting.

I can't wait to share more with you about the world of Imperium and its characters! Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes looks at the making of the New Caelus Series. In the meantime, I hope you are all staying safe and healthy out there.

Read on!