Finding time to write has been a challenge. Between work, family, and the constant pull of daily life, most days I’m fitting in pages whenever and wherever I can. But despite the packed schedule, Relic 2 is beginning to take on a life of its own, and the process has been one of the most creatively fulfilling experiences I’ve had in a long time.

This book expands everything. The galaxy grows larger. The history behind the world begins to surface in ways I’ve only hinted at before. There are entire...