I’m lost, which series is Augustine from?/ I’ve read everything I don’t remember an Augustine? /Is Augustine someone from This Kingdom?
Augustine is the character from the Hidden Legacy series. We first meet him in Burn For Me, which is the first book.
A section of the wall slid aside. The receptionist looked at me. I stepped through the opening into a vast office. We must’ve been in a corner of the fin, because the wall to the left and straight ahead consisted of blue glass. A white, ultramodern desk grew seamlessly out of the floor. Behind the desk sat a man in a suit. His head was lowered as he read something on a small tablet, and all I could see was a thick head of dark blond hair styled into a short and no doubt expensive haircut.
I approached and stood by a white chair in front of the desk. Good suit, in that color between grey and true black people sometimes call gunmetal.
The man looked up at me. Sometimes people with talent in illusion minimized their physical flaws with their magic. Judging by his face, Augustine Montgomery was a Prime. His features were perfect, in the way Greek statues were perfect, the lines of his face masculine and crisp but never brutish. Clean-shaven, with a strong nose and a firm mouth, he had the type of beauty that made you stare. His skin nearly glowed, and his green eyes stabbed at you with sharp intelligence from behind nearly invisible eyeglasses. He probably had to have protective detail when he left the building to fend off all the sculptors who wanted to immortalize him in marble.
The glasses were a masterful touch. Without them, he’d be a god on a cloud, but the hair-thin frames let him keep one foot on the ground with us mere mortals.
“Mr. Montgomery,” I said. “My name is Nevada Baylor. You wanted to see me?”
Montgomery valiantly ignored the purple tint of bruises on my face.
“Sit down, please.”
He pointed to the chair. I sat.
“I have an assignment for you.”
Andrews, Ilona. Burn for Me: A Hidden Legacy Novel (pp. 29-30). HarperCollins. Kindle Edition.
Is the baby tiger ok?
Who do you take us for? Yes, the baby tiger is okay. Nothing bad happens to Kitty.
Does this mean the series is now back, and we’ll have Arabella’s trilogy?
No. You get Augustine’s novella with bonus Arabella scenes and her shorts from the blog. No promises for anything else.
Will Beast Business be available from your direct store? Is it an exclusive? Will it be on Amazon, B&N etc?
Beast Business will be available from all the usual retailers and our store.
Which formats will Beast Business have? When will they be available?
We are starting with the ebook, print paperback, and audio to follow. Print will be shortly after or on the release date of the ebook, while the audio will be a few months out. We are looking for our perfect Augustine audio reader. As always, the price of the POD print edition will be horrendous, but we have to make at least $1 from each sale, or we will be taking a loss.
We will announce the exact dates as they come in.
Will the audiobook be traditional narration or dramatized? Dual POV?
The novella is dual POV but we have made no decisions in regard to audio yet. It is a shorter project and not all audio readers work on shorter projects, but we are in process of reviewing the auditions.
Is it really coming out this January? 2 weeks from now January?! Can it be true?
We are aiming for the tail end of January. It’s the matter of getting the edits done. If we miss this deadline, we will have to push it to summer, because we do not want it to intrude on This Kingdom publishing window. Nobody wants to wait till summer, so January it is.
When does BB happen in the timeline?
A couple of months after Baylors buy their house.
Is this the same artist as the Hidden Legacy special edition?
Yes! Helena is amazing.
Is this Augustine’s real face or Augustine as he illusions himself to look?
If only there was a novella that might explore that question and give us some answers.
Detail Police: Why is Diana not blonde? Why does the cub not have 4 nostrils and a tentacle collar and 4 eyes and is not blue? Are Augustine and Diana the same age, because she is older than Cornelius?
It is so nice to see you guys still being that passionate about the series. It warms my evil heart. Let’s take these one at a time. Diana is not blonde because she changed her hair, which you can find in the first snippet of this novella.
Zeus does not have four eyes.
A creature waited next to him, indigo blue, with a spray of ghostly black and paler blue rosettes and spots across its fur. At least two and a half feet tall at the shoulder, six feet long, with a thick neck crowned with a fringe of tendrils, a short wide muzzle with dagger teeth, and wide paws as big as my hand. It reminded me of a tiger.
Andrews, Ilona. Wildfire: A Hidden Legacy Novel (p. 90). HarperCollins. Kindle Edition.
and
There was something feline about it, something reminiscent of the broad powerful tiger, but its nose was a complicated thing of four nostrils, and the fringe of tentacles that ringed its neck moved on its own. The beast looked at me with an understanding, as if it was a lot smarter than any Earth animal. It was just odd. Really odd and unsettling.
Andrews, Ilona. Wildfire: A Hidden Legacy Novel (pp. 95-96). HarperCollins. Kindle Edition.
It’s hard to draw that kind of nose on a tiger, especially when it’s that small, and Kitty is very young, so the tentacles are still forming, which is explained in the novella. The tiger is most definitely blue. Some of you think she is white, but she is not.
This is a white dress/blue dress situation.
I will also pause here to say that right now every book cover – not an exaggeration – is accused of “being AI.” We made a conscious decision to keep Kitty as tiger-like as we could and gave that description to Helena, because if Kitty was drawn with four nostrils, some people would assume it was an AI-generated image gone wrong. The potential fallout to the art and to the book was not worth it.
Augustine and Diana are roughly the same age. At the beginning of the series, Augustine is in his very early thirties, while Cornelius is 28.
Also, this cover is gorgeous, but it cannot possibly match the mental image of every Hidden Legacy reader because there are tens of thousands of you. While Helena is definitely an art Prime, there is no magic like that.
When will GA rerecord the books with the new Augustine?
They will not be rerecording them. So many people worked on them and the original actor gave a wonderful performance. He is very talented and his performance was inspired. It’s more that Catalina’s trilogy will get a different Augustine.
I thought the novella was a serial?
No. We only posted a couple of snippets. Serials require so much time, and we are putting in over 2,000 words on This Kingdom #2 every day.
When is the Spanish edition coming?
Mod R tells me June 9th, but please check with Hidra directly.
We are seeing two audiobooks of Inheritance on sale.
Correct. We are doublechecking this, but this is probably caused by our distributor stepping in. Initially, the Inheritance audio was exclusive to Audible/Amazon but now, after 90 days passed, our distributor will pushing it to other retailers. You are seeing that preorder.
My Turn
Now I have a question for you. We had a bunch of how-to writing articles on the blog, which we mostly archived. I’m not great at teaching. First, I’m not an expert. I know how to write commercial fiction, but I have none of the education that would train me for explaining how to do it. Second, fiction is also strange. What works for one person doesn’t work for another. You can really damage people with feedback if they are not ready for it, and I feel like I do more harm than good.
However, Mod R mentioned that people are still looking for the articles. I can bundle them together for you into an ebook reference, if there is enough interest, but I would have to charge a couple of bucks for it to recoup the time investment and editing costs.
I think the topics were something like how to fold time, how to write a chase scene, difference between show don’t tell and passive voice, basic story structure, etc. We did a class one time on the worldbuilding based on economy, and I think I still have the write up for that somewhere. For those who are still asking about the alphahole article, I took it down ages ago and I don’t have a copy of it.
I don’t think there will be enough interest in any of this, but if you want it, we will consider putting it together. If you want it, let us know in the comments and tell us which topics you want to be covered.
I am confused. I see the first commenter being excited about that. Why is that? I came late to the blog and have certainly missed things!
The first thing is just a game that started during one of the serials. People would hop on the blog, not see any comments and ask if they were first, and Mod-R started certifying who was actually first. It’s just quirky BDH fun!
I’d also like the how to book!
So where does ‘chalant’ come into play? Because I get that its an unpaired word based on ‘nonchalant’, so the opposite of calm and casual but where did that start? I only just started tuning into the blog and Im so very behind on inside jokes.
It’s a joke from a previous post here 🙂 https://ilona-andrews.com/blog/555-rumors/
Thank you Kaitrin. I probably came too late for it. I know I missed some of the serials. I appreciate you taking the time to answer my question. Have a great weekend!
To clarify, the “First” thing is not an Ilona Andrews blog thing 🙂
It’s an internet cliché, a comment written by forum users to mark their initial discovery of a previously uncommented-on post.
It has existed as a practice since the 1990s.
https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/first
I loved The Inheritance . Will there be another book ? The second time I reread it her finding a lees was great and him telling her about the off planet market place “I don’t want to mangle the spelling of Bah market” see what I mean. It’s hard waiting for your books but since I have all of them I have a lot to reread.
Thanks for putting up with all our questions! And answering many of them!
I’d buy a book with how to write articles from the blog. I always found the articles very interesting.
I originally thought it was a white tiger, but when I went back to look at it I could see it was light blue, on my screen (which is dark view). Might be darker blue on my computer, I’ll check that out.
“If only there was a novella… Thanks for the laugh!
W*iting for the end of the month!
We are interested in the reference book!
I’m a reader, not a writer but your process interests me. Plus I purchase everything from Ilona Andrews, usually in multiple formats. And sometimes multiple copies, because gifts!
I would pay for all the articles, I’m really interested in writing and I don’t know what to do first! 😀
I have loved everything that IA has published and enjoy whatever comes, whenever it comes – thank you so much!
I had no issues with the GA actor and am looking forward to Wildfire coming out in a few days so plenty to tide me over until the novella comes out!
Actually you are a fantastic teacher! if I had any desire to write, I would gain a great deal from your experience and examples
. as it is i just enjoy reading them, and would even buy it if you put them together and published them :-
As I sit, wa-ting for the next lovely addictive piece of joy from IA I have found a a small bit of comfort.
I discovered that there a bits of IA joy that I had not known about! Our beloved Authors have participated in Anthologies! With other authors!
So far I have found HEX APPEAL, NIGHT SHIFT, and ANGELS OF DARKNESS. I wish that I had a more complete list, and rejoiced that my holiday gifts included gift cards.
If you go to the menu on this site it gives you all that information. All goodies right here, just browse through the menu. There’s also some free fiction.
As I dug further I learned that (so far) the stories I found were also published individually as novellas. (Nasty Words, NASTIER WORDS).
Should anyone find or know of some that were not also released as novellas please share?
Hi Robin,
There is a handy Complete Book List on the Release Schedule page that contains everything ever published (even just on the blog). It’s organised by series and chronological order.
Here is the direct link https://ilona-andrews.com/release-schedule/#booklist
Every single title on there is clickable and will take you to a page where it is described and retailer options are given 🙂
Also, the listing on this site does not include older positions. For example, I found Magic Tests in “An Apple For The Creature”. I did buy an older print anthology because; as it was not available as an ebook, there was no way for me to check the table of contents for possible duplications.
Magic Tests is on the list 🙂 . It is available in all formats, including ebook, in the Small Magics anthology – as explained and included on the list https://ilona-andrews.com/katie-daniels-books/#small
Anthologies, where still commercially available, are included in the retail options if you click on the title you’re interested in and go to its page.
I am so excited for Beast Business!!
I am a reader not a writer, but I would love to read about writing from the HA perspective. So I would purchase that ebook. And if you flipped it over like a manga book and made the flip side a cookbook w all the blog related recipes that would totally rock! 😊😂
Want two copies – one for each child! And then one for me. Please.
Yes to the reference book, please.
So excited for Beast Business. Thank you for fitting it in
Any chance Arabella will get a book of her own in 2027? Or will there be a novella on where the girls are now? revisiting Nevada and Rogan?
I would definitely pay money for a writing article compendium of everything done so far!
Yes please. I would love to have all your writing posts (and anything more you write) about writing in an ebook. Or even paper book, now that I actually have room for physical books. While I do know how to write, have taken a gazillion writing classes, etc., my fiction skills and knowledge are flabby. I’ve written technical docs for decades and let my fiction just kind of drift away. But I have been feeling writerly as of late. Also, your writing is enjoyable period. Yes, I would buy and read this.
An ebook with your advice would be good.
I love this series and anything new in it is always devoured!
Please publish the writing book. I am interested in any and all topics you want to include.
yes, What I remember of the articles got me thinking, so I would buy an ebook or an audio
Thank you for the explanations! Looking forward to the novella 😄
You once did a blog post on what makes Romance, Romance (the whole “if you leave out the love story, do you have any book left” angle). I’ve actually used your explanation in real life situations to explain stuff, so thank you for that, and if that one were included it’d basically make it worth the price of admission to me.
Not sure if this is the “alphahole” one, but you also did one on the structure of Romance novels and how generally elements are ordered from The Meet Cute through The Misunderstanding, The Grovel and finally The HEA/HFN (might even be the same blog post I mentioned above – sure, I remember it as two separate ones, but my memory is a famously unreliable narrator). Anyway, same holds: would definitely be worth the price of admission to me.
Thank you for all that you do!
How-to writing articles, for a couple of bucks (more or less) I would buy it just because you wrote it. I don’t ever see myself writing anything of worth, but I have always had a fascination with the idea of writing. It doesn’t help that I am grammatically deficient.
Side note: “but it cannot possibly match the mental image of every Hidden Legacy reader”, encapsulates why I have never been able to enjoy audio books. It can be done perfectly, but the voices and pronunciations will never match what I have built up in my mind from reading the book.
Would love (and will pay for) an ebook of writing tips from you! ✍️
Would buy the writing lesson e-book for my daughter. She’s found all the posts she’s seen very helpful.
thank you for clarifying the age question, I think as I get older (mid 40s)everyone just looks a lot younger then I’m expecting 😂
I want it! I definitely want the ebook on writing.
“We made a conscious decision to keep Kitty as tiger-like as we could and gave that description to Helena, because if Kitty was drawn with four nostrils, some people would assume it was an AI-generated image gone wrong. The potential fallout to the art and to the book was not worth it.”
Reason 483910 I hate generative AI
yes please to the how to write book bundle.
I want that writing article ebook please!
Oh!!! I’d love the ebook about writing! even if I’m not a real writer, those glance in the writing world made me a better reader. So please do!
I’m gonna love the 2026 in the reading ( and listening mode) it’s so full og IA stuff!!!
In a world of growing AI, I prefer the IA, always.
^pure gold^
Interested into the reference book too,…
… slightly confused about the pre-order for the audio version of The Inheritance, as I bought (not pre-ordered) that one at 31 October 2025, but maybe I misunderstood something in this post here?
The Inheritance audio was first released in October when you bought it – as an Audible exclusive, for reasons explained here https://ilona-andrews.com/blog/the-audiobook-of-the-inheritance-is-live-on-audible/. If you already have it, you don’t need to do anything 🙂
After the 3 months of exclusivity clause ran out, which just happened in January, the distributor made the audiobook available to all major audio retailers.
From my understanding, the automatic distribution system works by sending the title to bundles of platforms at once , without a real option to selectively include or exclude individual storefronts. This made it appear as a duplicate listing on the one platform it was already on.
When are the next Innkeeper Chronicles books/novellas/installments coming our way?
Keep an eye on the Release Schedule page for official announcements 🙂
Just here to + 1 for the writing book!
Yes please to the writing ebook! I think your style is very clear that you are passing on your experience and it may not work for everyone. I got a lot out of it and would love to pay a bit to have it all in one spot.
Yes, please! I’d buy that ebook.
I’d definitely pay for that reference e-book
It would be wonderful to have all your tips in one place.
Maybe it’s possible to add a short recap of the alphahole article?
You guys write the best “actually dangerous, yes also to the protagonist” love interests, and I’d love a glimpse behind the screen to see how the magic is made
I’m really looking forward to the new book and plan to get the print edition from amazon Germany. However, while previous books sold like this were all fine quality, The Inheritance wasn’t. The printing was slightly blurry, which made it harder for me to read. (I’ve got eye issues.) The same happened with an ACE title from the US, which clearly wasn’t imported as usual, but printed on demand here in below average quality. Is there anything you can do to make sure that Beast Business has the print quality of your previous pod titles? I don’t know if it’s possible and will buy it either way, but thought I’d mention it. You might not even be aware that there has been a quality issue with pod here lately.
Hi Stephanie,
Thank you so much for letting us know and I’m sorry you had quality issues with your copy. I will flag this with the agency and see if anything can be done. The printing of the PODs is done through the Ingram or Amazon KDP systems and they will usually replace it for you through the retailer Customer Services if you send proof of bad issue 🙂
In respect to the Ace Book – I will have to check, but it seems like a local publisher had the foreign rights. They have absolute control over quality, translation, printing, dates etc, and should be the ones to raise this with.
Hi,
Thank you very much for looking into the pod thing. I hope that will help. With more than one pod book being like that it looks like a general issue where asking for a replacement wouldn’t help. I also didn’t want to cause Ilona Andrews expenses – I’ve been told that replacements come out of the author’s budget.
And just to clarify: The ACE book wasn’t one of yours but the latest Patricia Briggs, then I got her first book in the series for a friend and that was the same. It was the exact same poor quality like The Inheritance, and it was a bit of a shock that I didn’t get a proper import but what was clearly a local pod copy. I ended up buying an original American paperback on amazon US instead. I only mentioned it here since this looks like a general decrease in print on demand quality here, but not for everyone, I think. Other pod books I recently got (Caimh McDonnell’s novels) are still fine, so I did wonder if you maybe had different options. That’s why I mentioned it here.
Again, thank you. I appreciate that you’re looking into this and replied to me.
If you put together a reference book, I’d pay for it. As an aspiring writer, I’m always looking to learn. Plus, you two are among my favorite writers. I’d probably buy it for that alone.
Yes, I would be very interested in that writing book. I like the ideas you already brought up. Other topics of interest would be pacing/tempo. How to get necessary info across without bogging down the story.
Also, where do you start your story? Is it planned in advance, or do you find yourself moving the start based on how the story progresses?
And just for curiosity, do you feel it’s more important to get words in on a daily basis or get edit as you go?
Either with or without these topics, I would find your thoughts on the writing process an interesting read.
Thanks.
“ I don’t think there will be enough interest in any of this”. I’m sorry, have you met us? I’d buy it!
😂
I don’t write fiction (and probably wouldn’t buy the e-book) , but I’ve always found the writing posts really interesting. I also think it helped me better understand the skill and decisions involved in other commercial writing; we learned a lot about themes and characterisation in English Lit at school, a lot less about plot and genre expectations.
I came into the Ilonadrew verse with Kate, but Hidden Legacy became my absolute favorite and I’m so thrilled to see that this series chives on.
If you collated the writing ebook I’d buy it, specifically chase scenes and show/don’t tell aspects.
Cheers!
I would also buy the reference ebook.
I would happily shell out more than a buck or two for the convenience of having all of the writing blog posts in one place instead of in multiple open tabs in my browser. Put me down for a yes please vote.
Definitely would love the reference articles!
YES PLEASE! I will pay good money for your how-to insights. I will inhale everything you’re willing to share! I am a former technology analyst who’s written over 50 research notes, and the editor of a best-selling CIO Desk Reference (800 pages oufff). Have been reading science-fiction/fantasy since 8 years old, have always wanted to write but just can’t get started. All I’ve been able to do is this; “ Ilona flicked her hair. Its tendrils of fire snaked out to the attacking demons, and speared them to the walls of the castle. “Mwahaha, take that evil demons” she spit at them. And watched with glee as that dissolved them, and the goo ran into the drain”. So I am looking for inspiration from the BEST – YOU!
yay! and Im interested in the ebook about writing (especially if you have any advice on making the middle of the book interesting because mine is like The Two Towers “theyre walking, theyre walking, EXCITING, THEYRE RUNNING, and blah”)
I’d be interested in the article how-to ebook.
I would buy the How To!
I would be interested in the writing articles bundled together.
Same as everyone above. I would definitely buy the ebook. After 57 years I finally started writing down all the scenes and snippets of stories that have been floating around in my head. Hopefully someday they will coalesce into a decent book. House Andrews are my favorite authors and any and all advice is welcome. Can’t wait to read the Augustine novella and This Kingdom!
Yes, please, take my money for all the teaching things. Thank you!
I have saved many of your writing articles over the years but would love to see them in an ebook. It would also be personally enjoyable if you had small anecdotes, like a paragraph introduction to each topic, about how you came about your insights. I love the success stories of authors figuring it out over their careers, it can be quite inspiring, even if no author does it exactly the same way. 🙂
Here, here!
[clapping chalantly]
Cheers!
Your writing about writing? I‘d snap that up in a heartbeat!
I‘m not a writer. But I love the peeks behind the curtain and you are very, very good at letting us in on your thought process and craft. Metacognition for the win.
Yes, I would love to have a collection of your how-to articles about writing (and happy to pay a few bucks for the privilege). I still refer to my copy about folding time when I struggle with this issue. You write clear explanations that are helpful while I learn to stretch my skills. Many times, the articles provoke an “Oh! I get it now.” reaction.
I can add begging if it would help 🙂
So excited and thankful for Augustine’s book to escape the current times. Thank you!!!!! I’m praying that despite being a novella, his and Diana’s story finishes in one book because I am still waiting to find out what happens to Arabella, Julie, Roman, Hugh, and now Maggie. I can’t handle adding another one to the list! But I’m still so excited 🙂
Who is the BDH world asked “I’m lost, which series is Augustine from?/ I’ve read everything I don’t remember an Augustine? /Is Augustine someone from This Kingdom?” ???????
The BDH welcomes all, including newcommers and people who may have skipped a series 🙂
I would buy the how to book.
I definitely appreciate your writing and publishing blogs. I would buy the ebook if you put it out
Thank you for Al the answers to questions. And yes I would love the how-to book and I would love all the topics that you could cover!
Oops *all the answers!
So I’m the only one who wasn’t wondering why the tiger didn’t look like Zeus, but instead jumped immediately to “ooh, look…baby Derpy tiger!” Curse you K-Pop Demon Hunters for overwriting my brain!
And as stated before…mmmmm paaaancakes!
Nope, you’re not alone,totally went there earlier but can’t say I mind 😂
I would love to see the collected writing articles in an ebook.
Yes, please, the ‘how to write’ collection!
Yes, I would pay for the reference book.
I like your how to write posts and would buy the book. You had a blog post on passive voice that I shared with my kids’ Middle School teachers, and I think they saved it and are still using it now. I’m very excited for All The Books.
I’d love to have all your instructional blogs in one place.
Also I have a question that I don’t know if it was addressed in your blog. I was curious what all parts of the author life the magnificent Mod R handles for you? Also, what parts you like to control and what parts you tolerate because you love writing?
Thanks, you’re the best!
Hello Ilona, I’d pay for a reference book. All the topics you mentioned sound good. I remember reading some of these posts and thought they were clear and insightful, with a friendly and helpful tone.
You and Gordon have been super generous with your time and thoughts, and I think it’s more than fair for us of the horde to support your efforts.
(As long as it doesn’t get in the way of your upcoming stories, of course!)
Re- write the phone book, attach your name to it, and I’ll be pre-ordering that sucker just because you wrote it. Much love.
I’d pay for and enjoy the how to write reference posts in one book.
I am interested in everything you two have written about writing in whatever format you put it in. So please let us know how you proceed with this and when it is available and where to get it.
Thanks and hugs,
Patti
I would love to have the collection of posts on ebook form. Happy to pay you for your time.
Ilona, you are a better teacher than you think. When I write, I still hear your voice in my head, “Why did he do that?” “What does he stand to lose?” “What will he gain?” You taught me most of what I know about character motivation, even if you didn’t set out to do so. That short time we spent as critique partners has influenced me all of these years. Thank you.
Baby Kitty, baby Kitty, baby Kitty!!!!! Helena!!! Kudos!!! Baby Kitty!! I am swooning here with Kitty covetousness!!! That little Kitty needs to be cuddled!!!
HA absolutely rules.
Oh wow, please make a book put of your real life wisdom pertaining to writing. I would pay for a textbook-like offering from you. Great qna.
Yes I’d be interested in a how-to ebook! All the examples you gave sound very helpful, I want it all!
Yes, I would purchase your guides.
When I’m reading other works, I sometimes find myself thinking that the author should consult them! The show instead of tell is a skill that often needs development.
You have set the quality bar high. Thank you for sharing the methods so generously.
*raises hand* one more for the “I would be interested in this ebook” group! All of the topics but basic story structure in particular. I honestly find the basics most elusive (or maybe it’s more that they have the biggest impact if one is not solid on them?) I’m not a writer but I do training and I find storytelling skills go a long, long way towards making training less painful for all involved 😅
(Also, just, yay more IA things to read, fiction or advice or otherwise it’s bound to be time well and happily spent!)
Have loved the articles about writing and would indeed purchase the ebook, in fact, several copies to give to two family members who are interested in writing.
This Kingdom #2? What about Iron and Magic#2 (soft, pitiful whimpering noises here)…. Will it be published before I die (my birthday, I’m old and feeling my mortality).
I ordered this from my local bookstore. Very exciting!!!! I appreciate all the work you do, juggling all the series and trying to write what you want also. Does Tor have access to all your work so can re-publicize for new readers or are Kate and the Baylors still with Ace and Avon?
The previous series don’t change publisher, no 🙂
Thanks!
I would buy the reference e-book. Like some others on here, I have a creative writing masters. I think you guys give yourselves too little credit as educators. I’ve read and enjoyed the teaching articles. They are helpful! I request anything about world-building. Also, your thoughts on humor and voice. Thank you!
Publish it. I’ll pay for a copy.
+ Whatever number it’s up to.
I would be interested in a compilation of your “how to” posts, and I don’t mind paying for it.
I would be interested in the reference book.
Yes, to the writing reference book.
As each writer has their own voice, method of writing/organizing, etc., each contribution to the pool of knowledge is valuable. You never know when a specific work or phrase will strike someone’s inspiration. The writer (aspiring or not) might be struggling to start, or stuck in the middle, or flailing to tie up the final scenes. Your words could be the exact spark.
Lovely blue kittie!
Please may we have all the writing articles? Everything, like the one helping the NaNoWriMo person think of 5 different plots for their overall book? Thank you!!
Yes, a new book of whatever length! Happy to get it, Augustine and Diana should be interesting along with Arabella. Here in SD we are having weird weather, I left work yesterday and just walking 200 yards to my car I almost got blown over twice. Winds gusting between 50 and 70 mph, scary stuff! I just got the roof mended from the last blow but happily no shingles in the yard. Hope all is well in your world.
yes please, to the writing reference materials in an eBook format 🙂
Hello,
Is it too late to wish you a Happy New Year?
I would love an ebook of all the writing articles you had on your site, please.
The time folding one would be amazing to read again. I think you had one on dialogue and one on sentence structure that showed examples of ‘tightening up’ prose to give it more impact.
However, any wise words would be appreciated. Thanks for thinking of it. I wouldn’t have been forward enough to ask.
I have a question that isn’t related. Apologies!
I just got done listening to GA’s Night Huntress #7 and Jeaniene Frost had a voice appearance (not sure if that’s what it’s called) in it. Will Ilona, Gordon, or Mod R be doing any voices in any of the books? It would be so fun to hear that! 🤞🏻😄
Thank you! 🤗
I shall not rest if GA do Sanctuary until Ilona records Evdokia! She *MUST*!
+1000000000000000000000000000! All the plus ones!
Seconded! It is so moved. 😄
I would be willing to pay a few dollars for an ebook of how-to blog posts (or most any other themed collection of your blog posts).
(Don’t have thoughts on specific topics. Other than whatever you think would be most interesting and/or useful for the BDH.)
Yaaaaas I will buy the book on writing! I have found the online articles to be helpful, thought provoking and instructive. Thank you! 😃
Ilona, I just want to say thank for all the care and feeding you do for the BDH. You are by far and away the best at engaging your readers and making us feel seen, heard and loved. Thank you. Many blessings to you, Gordon and all the family (fuzzy or not) for 2026 and beyond. Also thank you Mod R. You rock! ❤️
I’m definitely interested in the reference book! My best friend is in the middle of ariting his first novel, and I’m one of his editors. The articles you posted about writing have been a big help!
Oh golly, nobody asked about Hugh. I really got into the story and should have saved them to read again. Kingdom is pre ordered but my hungry eyes crave Hugh, Kate’s Wilmington years, more of Inheritance. Kinda wanting cake, cookies, donuts, ice cream with peanuts on top or any kind of cream pie with whip cream on top. But the desire for two crust pie with ice cream would work too. I am flexible.
Yes, I really want Hugh 2. But it’s on the list, just not first. Apparently.
Yes please and thank you (the folder of articles on how to write and become famous)
Yes, please, for the writing wisdom packaged in a book!!
Can’t wait for Augustine and Diana!
Yes, I want the how-to-write book. My daughter is a writer and she has found your advice helpful.
Yes. I am always interested in how writers work. I would definitely purchase!
As for the “how to write” idea, I think it’s fabulous. My genre is academic lol, as I teach beginning writers in college most often. Believe me, I’ve learned a heck of a lot teaching it and you never know when your method clicks for someone. Those who are serious about the writing will search for the info that clicks for them. Creatively I write poetry most often and if that isn’t a bear when it comes to critique from folks. I’m published in an online magazine here in my home town, but not everything I write shines. Poetry is a very tough nut to crack, but hopefully before I exchange planetary existence for one out in the ether I’ll get at least one book out. Maybe. If I don’t chicken out. lol
You are both so super amazing. I love y’all both so much! You have helped me with my sanity so often. I just jump into your worlds. They are another reality for me to live in for awhile.