Magic Triumphs, Kate 10, will not be released until 2018. 🙂 If any Goodreads librarians are reading this, please correct the date if you get a chance. Apparently the date on the site still has September of this year.
We are so thrilled that you really enjoy our books. But you are getting 4 books from us this year and that’s pushing our fanbase pretty far on our end. Three maybe, but four is kind of over the line. This wasn’t the plan, it’s just the way things turned out.
What? How? You’re crazy! There aren’t four books.
- One Fell Sweep, which was pretty much a January release.
- White Hot.
- Wildfire.
- Iron and Magic. (<—Hugh’s book.)
Even if we physically could do stuff Kate 10 into the end of the year – and can’t because we also have two book tours – we would cut into our sales. 🙂 You would be sick of us.
Are you kidding? I’ll never get sick of you guys – but I’ll take what I can get, and be grateful for what is published this year. Thank you so much!
Yep, they are completely delusional this way… back to rereading KD now. 😉
Hahaha, I know, right? I even buy each book in every available format – digital, HB, PB, and audiobook. If only I could get them to send me arcs as well….. 😀
I’ve read the whole kate series again since Jan, and Burn for Me twice in the past 12 months.
She posted on Twitter that releasing a fifth book in a year would cut into their sales. If their books were food, I’d have to pause to wipe the drool off my tablet at the thought of a fifth book. Which I would also buy in hardcover and ebook. (The book, not the drool. Eww.)
She must be talking about normal readers who buy their books, not the ravenous hoard that frequents this blog. We’d buy the phone book if they told us the authorlords wrote it.
Then we’d demand a sequel.
That would be downright ridiculous if it weren’t so true.
lol, totally agree! the best phone book ever
I think I have that phone book! Now must get it autographed.
ditto
I love this group it makes me feel less insane to know there are so many others out there salivating over an Ilona Andrews new release.
Yea, something good to read! We will read it all, but you do need time for a life! Pace yourselves please.
4 books in 2017! Woot! *happy dance*
Would happily read anything you write any time you put it out there, but 4 books is A LOT for you all, on top of everything else you do (POVs, questions, tours), so please please please don’t burn out 🙂 Thanks so much for everything!
Also, is that the official name of the Hugh book? LOVE IT!
“You would be sick of us.”
Pshaw.
Do you have a release date for “Iron and Magic”? BTW, when did you change the title? You didn’t like “Warlord’s Price” or whatever the April Fool’s Day announcement had it titled?
Ilona said in a previous post that it will come out in Autumn I think, not sure about the title change though 😛
I like ‘Iron and Magic’. Think of all the similar titles they can write books under. ‘Steel and Magic’ – ‘Swords and Magic’ – ‘Hatchet and Magic’ (for Julie) – ‘Fangs and Magic’ (any shapeshifter) – ‘Chemistry and Magic’ (for Christopher) – ‘Law and Magic’ (for Barnabas)- Baby and Magic (you know), etc, etc.
I read your post and thought “AWESOME!” Then had this image of Gordon reading it saying “They expect how many more KD books?” Then writing a quick world ending meteorite.
“You would be sick of us.” Wait…What?!
I know, I’ve read Burn for Me so many times. Enjoy it every time
but … Then book will be so NICE!!!
Impossible of course…
Sick of you? Never! Especially considering the number of times I reread your books. But You do have a life, so enjoy
Respectfully, you are always right when you are plotting your books, but you grossly misunderstand my reading obsession. I reread all of your books each year. I have each in paperback, Kindle, and MP3 (and I am starting to get them on Audible). It is impossible to get tired of your work. Carry on.
Me too! I love listening to the audio books on the beach. Perfect relaxation.
Chiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!!!!!!!!!!
The BDHorde could never get enough of you. We are also very protective of your happiness and well being so please take care of yourself and squeeze a good massage and vacation in there too! I am so grateful for all that you both give us. Four books this year is an incredible gift. And I have the special edition innkeeper collection coming too! A million hugs and thanks.
Agreed. Well said. Although just for the record, i reread or relisten to at least one of your books once a week!
“You would be sick of us.”
That is blatant fishing for complements 😉
When I discoved Gordan and Ilona, I read 8 books/stories in 3 months. 4 books in one year would NOT be a problem.
😆
Just so you know, I have yet to get tired of reading anything and everything you put out regardless of how much or how little is available or when it’s available. I am a voracious Ilona Andrews reader. But four books in one year is an absolutely astounding amount of quality content to put out, I honestly don’t know how you guys do it. As a devoted reader I so appreciate how hard you work and how all that hard work shows up in every single story. I also appreciate how much you share with us about the business of being a professional writer and all the various reasons you make the decisions you make, it’s enlightening.
No we would not get tired of you. Don’t be silly! You two, on the other hand, deserve a work / life balance and 4 books is a grueling schedule. Adding in snippets, promotion and POV we are a very spoiled BDH.
Seconded- I don’t know how y’all keep up the pace. Especially appreciate all the extras and snippets- I only discovered you back in January and have since read everything I can get my hands on- multiple times… so not tired of you. Take care of yourselves and your family – we aren’t going anywhere ?
Hugh’s book this year?!!! Squweeee?????. I can wait for Kate. White Hot and Hugh!!! Squweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
I would buy a million of your books a year if they were out there! That said, 4 in 1 year is a great achievement for which the BDH will be eternally grateful. Can’t wait for the 30th…
We will never get sick of you. But you are giving us lots this year and so we can hardly complain if we have to wait for (the last, the final, the ultimate) Kate… ?
Uh…Wait, what?! Last?
Kate’s story was originally supposed to be 7 books long, and expanded to 10 – which Magic Triumphs will be. At least that was the last plan I’ve seen.
The main Kate story arc will end with the 10th book, but they have said they would like to tell more stories in the Kate-verse. Just not with Kate as the main character. For instance, I think I read on the blog just recently that they are ruminating over a 3-book arc featuring Roman. And the Derek and Julie story was billed as “Book 1,” so I’m hoping we’ll get more about them.
I’m so looking forward to wildfire and White hot. Having trouble to wait until release date ?
I can read your books a lot faster than you can write them. If you could put out a book a week at your accustomed quality, I could totally read it. However, I do recognize a) that you need some time off, and b) that your accustomed quality requires time to produce. So fine, I will wait until next year, but it’s totally not because I would get sick of your books.
Get sick of you? Really? Cut into sales? Really? Ah well, looks like I’m going to have to cultivate some patience and watch the time on my pre-orders tick down…
Oh you sillies, we can’t get tired of you. We never know which way you’re going to go. I re-read all of your series on a red basis, because they’re that good. However, I will concede that y’all are entitled to a miniscule amount of downtime before each book. Take care of yourselves. We’ll be waiting patiently, well waiting anyway.
Regular, not red
Completely agree with earlier comments that four books IS an outstanding amount of content to release in one year, and at the level of quality you both do. Your consideration as authors keeping us in the loop (which you don’t have to do) is AMAZING too. It’s awesome to see the relationship you have with us as readers and wanted to let you know we really really appreciate it!! 🙂
as a side note—love love LOVE the titles of both Hugh’s book and Kate 10. You have given us so much to look forward to this year and next!!!
Yes, I totally agree with this. As a reader I’m thankful for all the amazing books, updates, and the snippets!
Four books is a dream! Also i have had a really tough time recently with medical stuff and honestly rereading the kate books has truly helped get me through; especially over the past week. Thanks Ilona and Gordon. Counting down the days til White Hot!
Nope, wouldn’t be sick of you guys. I would in fact be willing to even pay the super inflated serials prices some others do (though I appreciate that you guys don’t do that). But 4 books is outstanding, I’m surprised but I’m really looking forward to Hugh’s book.
NEVAH!
NEVAH!
NEVAH SICK OF WONDERFUL ILONA ANDREWS STORIES!
I am grateful and excited with whatever books you guys choose to write whenever. You should definitely do whatever feels right for you in terms of how you pace yourself with writing. I really appreciate your blog and being able to keep updated with everything you’re working on. You guys rule! <3
Yes. Thank you, Gordon and Ilona, for whatever you write, whenever you write it.
? what they said.
4 books qualifies as great riches for us- though like everyone else I can’t imagine a case where I’d not snatch up every word I could get from you. My vision of a heavenly afterlife doesn’t come with harps and halos, it has a magic library that stocks every book – especially those not yet written. And dessert carts that follow you around just in case…
Could you please ask your admin to update your release schedule page with Hugh’s book release date and maybe a synopsis? I didnt realize we would get it this year too- really happy news!
Your idea of heaven sounds perfect… can others come to? Because I’d go there if given a chance.
Your perfectly sized recliner and the sleepy kitten for your lap are now reserved in my heavenly library:-)
With your standard of writing and the diversity of your series’s I don’t think you realise how much pleasure you give us, your readers.
But you do need time for yourselves and your family too…so make sure you have “me time” to enjoy life!
Giving us 4 books in a year is amazing plus the snippets and the POVs…I feel very privileged to have discovered you guys and the books I enjoy reading time and again ?
I agree with everyone that we were not, are not, and never will be sick of either of you. Both of you have a gift of storytelling, and it shows with every snippet, short story, and book you publish. That being said, health, happiness, and just shoving us away for a while is good for you too (I know horde, gasp at me saying that last bit, but you got to admit they do need to get away from us for a while).
Thank you for all your hard work in getting us these four books this year. Hugh’s book is icing on a huge cake we’re getting this year. Four books……wow! Definitely spoiled. Now….go spoil yourselves.
Wow. Hugh’s book this year? I can wait for Kate 10. You did say the Hugh book would have some details/background that would be useful for Kate 10 but glossed over in 10.
You’re probably sick of this reply by now, but I have to throw in my two cents. Never, never, never would we get tired of your books. I can prove it. While waiting for the next release, whatever that may be, (using this only as an example), I do rereads. Yes, I fill much of the waiting with rereading all the Kate stories, including all the other members of that world. Though I’ve reread BFM several times, it’s scheduled for a reread at the end of this month. (just before the 30th) The Edge books, One Fell Sweep, you get the idea. So, please know you’re appreciated. I still laugh at the funny parts (so many!), I still tense up at the scary/sad/mystery parts. Ok, I’ll stop now. Just sayin……
I join the BDH consensus that there is no way we will get tired of reading & rereading whatever you write. I’m in awe of your abilities – writing such high-quality books, snippets, etc., while keeping up with book tours & your exceedingly busy daily lives. I may be (am!) greedy when it comes to wanting more, more, more, but there is also no way I (we, I hope) will ever be upset that you take care of yourselves.
Thank you so much for the many hours of pleasure your books have given me! I have no doubts at all that the wait for more will absolutely be worth it.
Wahoo for 4 releases! I will buy all 5 if you offer it but I am pathetically grateful for 4.
4 books sounds amazing, very excited for White Hot & Wildfire. Of course I will purchase Hugh`s book but he is not on my list of wonderful characters. I thought he was pure evil but cant wait to read his story.
Thank you for the amazing world that you have given us in all your stories
Nope impatient and irked at the publisher for making us wait on white hot. Irrational, but we were promised that book last year! I want all the books !
Whoa! When is the Hugh book coming out? I didn’t realize that was an option for this year!
Due to a variety of circumstances, I was just able to read Magic Binds this past week. Thank you thank you thank you!!! I just love how you approach Curran and Kate’s relationship and the epilogue was delightful. Getting to know more of Roman has been great too. And the contrast of the father’s love (good) of Roland with his evil really makes the story even more interesting. And the sense of humor throughout the book — you guys just make me laugh out loud!!
As much I hate waiting until 2018 for Kate #10 (which, if I remember right is the last Kate book 🙁 ), it is worth waiting for so you can write the kind of book you want to write. And I am so happy that White Hot and Wildfire are still coming AND a Hugh book — whoo hoo!!!
Whenever you write whatever you write, I will be waiting and, as necessary rereading. Thanks again!!!
Dude we are getting 2 burn for me universe books. I ain’t complaining!! You guys are my fav author. Do what you have to in order to publish quality work. The delay in white hot and wildfire from burn for me shows you have an audience willing to wait for quality 🙂
Having reread everything you’ve written multiple times, I recently started reading your books aloud to my husband. He enjoyed the Innkeeper books, so we just started the Edge series to get Jack and George’s backstory.
It is not enough just to read and reread them–now I get to share them with someone!
No; never tired of anything you write. I totally agree with the person who said she could read a book a week–except I could easily handle one per day.
You have to do what you need to do to retain your sanity, and by all means please protect those precious creative brain cells. I’m counting on reading your works for many years to come.
Like many others, I’ve re-listened or re-read your stories several times. Each time it seems I learn something new. And I really like how in the Kate Daniels series each book where Kate is not the main character actually fills in more information about Kate.
If you’ve published something that is less than stellar, I haven’t found it. Thank you for giving us a new world with each series you create, of where we feel like we are living it right along with the characters.
The only thing I read from that is we get Hugh book this year. Thank you authorlords.
Your Work is a delicacy to be savoured, not junk food for the mind. The wait is part of the pleasure.
I am profoundly grateful for each and every book (or other work) you produce.
That said, you and your publishers are quite mistaken. I will never tire of your work, in all its forms.
My greedy side wants Magic Triumphs NOW, in addition to the others set gor thos year, and even more. I will of course settle for anything and everything you choose to provide, on your terms.
Bright side is that 2018 now won’t be completely dark and empty.
Thank you for all you give us. I will always be grateful for more.
That’s “set for this year”
What?! How dare you not be superhuman and slaves to the whims of your readers at the same time! You have two brains and four hands don’t you? and 48 hours in each day? hrumph arms crossed and sulking now. Seriously though, I agree with Charlotte, the anticipation is as thrilling as the books, and I cannot wait for May 30.
Uhm… All other assumptions correct, but either two brains and 4 hands or 48 hours. Although, if they start the kidlets toiling away … then ok! 4 brains and 8 hands! But still only 24 hours.
Won’t get sick of you love your writing
Thanks for clearing this up – I was confused. Also what everyone else said.
I can’t imagine ever being sick of you, but I’m glad because it draws the series out longer.
Dear Gordon and Ilona, I respectfully disagree with your assessment of our attention span. Even though we, the BDH, sound like toddlers, me! me! me!, we are all grateful for the chance to read each of your stories. Your work has helped me deal with difficult weeks. It has given me insight into my own behavior and permitted me to grow as a person and as a parent. I have just finished listening/reading Magic Binds for the sixth time. That is a new record for any book. Thank you!
Just an FYI: If you published 100 books this year, I would buy every one of them on the release date. 🙂
I’ll never get sick of your books! I always need more and more 😀 But I understand and I’ll try to be patient of course 🙂 Can’t wait for White Hot, Wildfire ald Hugh’s book! Greetings from Poland!
You spoil us already. I don’t mind waiting for quality work you’re proud of.
Hear, hear!
Agreed! But sick of you two? Not possible! Still I don’t mind waiting either!!
Agree completely. And as much as I love Kate & Curran, I find myself looking forward to seeing Hugh’s side of the story. Thanks for the Regan POV, btw!