Hey Everybody,
We wanted to thank you all for supporting us through this journey from April Fool’s joke to actual book coming out today. We are both so grateful to everyone who encouraged us, waited patiently and even ordered or per-ordered the book. We couldn’t have done it without you.
A huge shoot out to the folks at the Nancy Yost Literary Agency: Nancy, Sarah, Natanya, Amy, Sandra, our editor. I’ve said it before but it bears repeating, you all are the best, thank you so much.
On the excellent advice of Jeaniene Frost, Ilona is hiding from the interwebs today but Brandi is on the job and we are checking to make sure there are no problems with orders or links or whatever. Like tv operators, she is standing by.
Wow. Finished last night. Not much else I can say, but one of your most powerful books yet. Very moved. Thank you
Wonderful job explaining the psych mess that is Hugh. And working through the Aunt B death with Andrea and Raphael!!! Masterful.
Thanks so much for giving us this book….I even installed the Kobo app on my smartphone so I could surreptitiously read it while walking to work, at the restaurant for dinner, in the bathroom… LOL
I love that Hugh has found someone more scary than he is!
Can’t wait for Magic Triumphs and the second installment of Iron and Magic, and the Diamond Fire novella.
So sorry to hear about your typing woes…I’ve tried the dictation thing and it doesn’t work for me either!
Finished Iron & Magic. Wow.
Great start to this spin-off trilogy.
To take a major villain and work him into someone that the reader can root for without ignoring or changing what made him a villain in the first place – BRAVO!
This is skill combined with compassion and an understanding of how complicated humans are. This is the difference between the shallow cartoon characters that are often written, especially in genre books.
The scenes between the Boudas and Hugh are beautifully terrible and intense.
Juxtaposed with the scenes where Hugh begins to understand the effective sibling relationship between himself and Kate, along with his growing comprehension of the true nature of his relationship with Roland.
Sooo looking forward to the Kate book and further Iron and Magic books.
Thank you.
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Pam! You said it all so beautifully – Thank you.
+1 – I agree with CharisN, Pam summed it up beautifully.
Ilona and Gordon’s grasp of human nature, and their ability to communicate it, is ultimately the best part of all their books.
I loved Hugh’s blunt analysis of the current Beast Lord. So fitting that Hugh’s the one to sum him up so concisely and accurately.
It was also great getting more insight into Roland’s character.
I can’t wait to see where Ilona and Gordon take these books!
Thank you for taking this book past the April Fools Day joke! It is a wonderful read. I loved both conflicts, Hugh’s inner reckoning, the evolution of his relationship with Elara, the lush world you crafted around Baile and all the characters, Bucky, and the crepes. I look forward to experiencing how all of this moves forward and fits into Kate’s story.
“Bucky and the crepes” – sounds like a kickin’ blue grass band, just saying.
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Bucky’s “prancing” whenever he wants combined w his fierceness in battle — even Hugh’s horse has depth ? Hugh makes a comment re Kate’s kid that i thought was interesting too! Not going to spoiler it, but i thought that was such a powerful scene
I have read it twice so far. Now I am just trying to decide whether to start anothe book or to go for 3 today
Same here. Twice already. Now I’m listening to Kate 6, which is the first book where we get mega-doses of Hugh.
Just finished as unfortunately I couldn’t devote my whole life to reading (gave it my best shot though)!
Great book I really enjoyed it and I love the way you’ve made the bad guy a little good with the explanation of how Roland would manipulate him.
I do hope Hugh and Kate team up to whip Roland’s ass as everyone always says everyone of his children try to kill him and I think Hugh is pretty much his son.
Again great book I loved it!
I’m wondering if you isn’t Roland’s son or grandson bye one of the many women rolling enjoyed before he met Kate’s mother.
And that would be by, not bye, and Roland, not rolling.
I just finished the first read, but hadn’t made it to this thought yet! That would be an awesome twist!!
A by product of erra.
Erras? She made beautiful boys per conversation w Kate.
Me too! I feel like there’s more to discover here…
I kinda think that the removal of blood magic is just a bullshit block put in by Roland… basically Roland making people think they have lost it, because he didn’t remove his blood from Hugh, did he? I think Hugh’s healing ability is helping fix the mental blocks (like the ones Roland used to make him forget he argued about going back on his word). Looking forward to what it turns out to be though.
I’m so excited for everyone who’s gotten to read it already!!! I‘m reading through the comments and I’m so super stoked!!! I can’t wait until the audio version comes out!! I swear I really might take off work!!!
Ilona & Gordon…even though I haven’t read it yet, I know it will be amazing!! You guys are some beasts! !!!
Received dead tree copy yesterday just as promised. Can’t really read till weekend, so I am just skimming and loving it as usual.
And I know it will be wonderful , and that is due to the power of your writing.
So thank you. Again.
I have never been disappointed in anything you have written.
Great book, quick read, and a solid premise and story.
I just finished Iron and Magic, and I can’t describe to you how good it was, you made me laugh out loud, frightened me, startled me, and made my heart soar and gave me a feelgood moment all in one book. I five star’ed it and will write a review right this minute. I loved it so much. So many feelings.
I need that shirt! I have three poodles
Loved the book, wasn’t sure if I would, but you did an amazing job of turning Hugh from villain to making us see another side of him. I love all your books. Thank you so much ? Elara is another great female lead.
Best wedding scene in any book hands down. The academy award would go to the moat – I didn’t know an inanimate object was capable of stealing every scene it appeared in.
I’d love to know what the lifecycle is on that undead eating bacteria. Does it have a dormant phase? How frequently do they need to chuck a vampire in the moat to keep the culture happy? (It’s kind of like maintaining a levain, perhaps?)
Yeah it does sound a bit like sourdough doesn’t it!
Oh Rachel, that’s hilarious, and so true!
Right there with you with the admiration for the scene-stealing moat.
Great Read!!!
I absolutely love this book! I got home from work yesterday evening and read through the wee morning hours. Looking forward to the continuation of Hugh’s and Elena’s adventures. Thank you Author Lords!
I detest autocorrect… I meant to write “Elara” not “Elana”
How? How does your mind..well, your minds..come up with this stuff. I actually liked Hugh to start with..I always understood his relationship with Roland but when you get me laughing so hard my husband turns to stare at me…that is a special and rare thing.
Loved it. Thank you. Also just finished re reading magic binds….omg Sienna mentions Elara at the end!!!!! Can’t wait can’t wait till magic triumphs!!!!
Whoa.
Damn, I love this so much. I even teared up a little at a point in there, which I almost never do.
(Did I succeed at rearranging my schedule or fail a will role? Hmmm…)
Wow. I really loved this book both on its own and within the realm of the Kate Daniels series, it really added even more depth and perspective to the series. I reeaaaly hope that Kate and Hugh team up slightly dysfunctional sibling style to beat Roland. Ooooo, and what if he and Elara have a daughter? Then they’d both be in roughly the same boat and would need each other, and Conlan and she could play together, though he’s be okay enough that he could cutely bug but ultimately take care of her. Sure could have a real personality even very little.
Autocorrect was on the that like cold on a snowman. I can’t fix it now so I’ll just apologize : !
Amazing. Re-read starting immediately.
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LOVED it! Am going to re-read it this weekend, slowly this time. It’s amazing how differently I feel about Hugh, now that I found out about his childhood and Roland’s manipulation of their bond. Elara is a fabulously powerful and interesting character — perfect for Hugh! — and I can’t wait to find out more about her background.
Love, love, love — so happy this is the first book of a series!!
It was Soooooooooooooo Good! Hugh and Elara are such a good match. Thank you so much. Looking forward to books 2 & 3 🙂
Thank you so much for this wonderful book! I loved learning Hugh’s thought processes, his thoughts on Kate especially enlightening. It was so much fun watching him interact with everyone, especially with Elara. Even with Bucky. You let him be his obnoxious self while making us understand his history and motivations. You didn’t suddenly turn him into this warm, lovable person to get us to like him – case in point, what I call the “Honey, I’m home!” scene with the senator. His sarcasm and smartassiness rivals Kate’s. You couldn’t have handled the interaction with the boudas better. Actually, I don’t think the entire book could have been written better. Well, it could have been longer… 🙂
So amazingly awesome!!! I really loved how carefully you were able to transform Hugh from a true villain into an anti-hero without sacrificing the parts of him that made him such a great villain in the first place. I loved the comment about Roland “cooking his brain”. Plus, I have been re-reading the entire Kate Daniels series, and the timing of this book release occurred right as I finished Kate #5, thus now I get to read about Kate’s face off with Hugh in #6 from a fresh perspective. Bonus!!
Thank you Authourlords for this! All of it… crazy long wait and endless anticipation included. It was so much more than I could have hoped for! And the final showdown, oh my holy crap! I may have been roaring my support and approval of Hugh throughout, *blushes*. What a stand and what a setup for Kate 10!
Thank you so much!
A crazy devoted fan
Also, I’ve never gotten the “warm fuzzles” in the middle of a battle scene before… wow.
Finished the book last night. I was one of those that loved the April Fool’s joke, but was more than a bit anxious about it being turned into a real book. Mauro and Aunt B’s deaths were so very hard to take and I didn’t think I could ever root for Hugh. But the Authorlords did a wonderful job and made me care about Hugh and the Iron Dogs without glossing over all the terrible things they did in the past. Interesting was a difference a change in view point makes. Now I can’t wait for the the next book.
Good thing I’m retired as I spent reading the e-book starting about 1:00 a.m. the night it came out. Just finished my second reading. I love the evolution of the characters, the plot, etc. Others commenters have said it better than I can.
I’m thinking that the Picts are wearing dragon scale armor. Of course this doesn’t make them actual dragons. But it’s interesting the warriors were “modified” to breathe fire. I’m curious to find out what the autopsy reveals in further study. So is this Deity that controls them planning a large scale takeover similar to the domination planned by Roland? Also, it is been many years since I read H.P. Lovecraft. It’s been driving me crazy trying to figure if Elara is one of his or a nod to his writing. In either case or not, love the Remaining and the Departed. Elara’s description of her other aspect is chilling. Thank you so much for your writing.
For my money (not that its worth anything!) Elara represents or is an avatar of a version of the Greek Furies, which were said to be primarily concerned with vengance for parents wronged by children (Roland and Semiranis?), elder siblings wronged by younger siblings, (roland and Erra?), those murdered (Roland has alot of that to answer for), offences against the gods and behavior violating the natural order. Megara, Tisiphone and Alecto personified them. I would also note: in Greek mythos when in Hades the shades of the dead craved blood and Elara fed on the cows as sacrifices. Roland’s face went white when he saw as if from shock or fear of her, I’m sure he recognized her – why? Also is it Elara responsible for Hugh’s ability to manipulate the blood when Roland has broken his bond?- that would indicate Elara has a connection to Roland’s type of magic. Or it could be the power of the area/castle. Perhaps this is what is responsible for Hugh’s talent. of course there is also the possibility that Hugh is very distantly related himself to Roland’s family.
Oh, furies, interesting idea. I’m not sure if they woudn’t be portrayed as a group of three? I was planning to read up on the mythology of the Titans, as my knowledge is rusty when I came across Skadi. This time our dear authors didn’t drop as many hints regarding the origins (that Kate had a lot to do with Slavic deities was clearer much sooner).
My husband specualtes she might have something to do with the origins of magic.
Addendum! I read up on Hekate. She’s associated with both healing and poisonous plants, dogs, protection, magic and witches.
Elaras power is described as cold celestial other worldly….apt for the ? . But the furies if you read on we’re created when cronus was murdered by his son Uranus….they exist as spirit in heaven hell and on earth and do not require human form. I tried to find a match for the Furies in the babalonyion mythos that relates to Roland but failed. ? Also vengance is a powerful motive as is a death curse which furies deal in – It might feed a ghost like Erra. One final point Erra told Kate it was best to avoid worship as it could give one urges. Elaras felt the boy they rescued from dragon men praying to her…as the white lady and it made her uncomfortable. Deity level Power.
Elara says that her white hair is a mark of her curse, and ‘that night’ was when she was 10. I’m wondering if she and Christopher are in the same boat, having had a deity bound into them. If so, it speaks to Elara’s strength of character and will, that she could contain a deity-level power from childhood. Also, with there being no mention of her original family. . . were they involved in what happened to her?
SUCH A GOOD BOOK!
Interesting idea, and in the scene at the end where Elara rescues Hugh, he looks at her and sees many mouths and eyes…
I’ve now read it 3 times and loved it. My feelings about the Hugh book were ambiguous at the beginning because I really didn’t want him to go through the typical
“romance” redemption arc. But I just thought I’d have to trust that you wouldn’t do that to the BDH and I was right. I’m thrilled that he is still a jackass but that he’s now owning his actions, both past and current. I really want a discussion thread so that I can get into analyzing the book with like minded souls.
Lovely, just lovely. And so much fun. Очень большое спасибо.
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246 reviews – 4.9 out of 5. Congrats!
Both you and Gordon are amazing storytellers and I am so grateful for the time, effort and care you put into your books and novellas. Thank you for sharing the characters and worlds you have created.
0h. My. Thank you.
Love it, love it, love it?
I just finished the book, read it every chance I got. Now I’m going to start over. Thank you so much, I loved the book. Elara is a fascinating character and Hugh…Well, who knew? I always loved to hate him and now I feel quite different. Plus, Johanna, Stoyon and the rest. Wow, thank you! I can’t wait to read the other two books whenever they come out.
I expected to hate this book.
I bought it anyway because I believe one votes with one’s dollars and I want you to keep writing.
I read it because I bought it.
I loved it.
I am sorry for my lack of faith. The Kate Daniels world is not my favorite. The first Ilona Andrews book I read was the first Innkeeper and that’s where my loyalties still lay, but I loved this book. I actually loved it enough that it kind of reinvents the KD world for me.
When I think about the sheer amount of writing the two of you do and the quality of what you consistently produce, I’m amazed and also impressed. You’ve got three books coming out this year, plus the ongoing Innkeeper project, and the sheer number of words that is is astounding.
I know that there are people who whine and complain and act like they are entitled to your work, your time, your attention. There are idiots who post one star reviews without having read the book. There are people who demand free fiction as though your minds and your creativity are their slave labor. Some people are just sh***y people.
Since I know you read the blog comments (at least sometimes) I wanted to be sure to say the following:
1) Thank you for the extremely hard creative work you do to produce a consistently professional product.
2) You are extremely generous with your time and energy with your fans and anyone who says otherwise was probably weaned too early and emotionally arrested at whatever age that happened.
3) For a little bit now, Ilona’s blog posts have had an undertone of ‘I’m done, stick a fork in me’ and Gordon’s have had an undertone of ‘Things are not perfect in paradise’ and I just want you to know that it’s okay to walk away for a little bit. When you have Diamond Fire done (since you are contractually obligated to finish it walking away before that is not an option) take as long a break as you need to regain equilibrium. We’ll miss you, but we’ll live and we’ll be here when you get back from break. I’d rather not have you decide that you don’t want to write anymore and that you’re going to start selling insurance instead and I feel like that’s where we’re headed if you don’t get some time away to just be and enjoy living instead of having the constant pressure of deadlines and fan demands. So, celebrate this book, finish Diamond Fire, and then take the rest of the year and regain the joy that creative effort once brought you. God Bless
Second’d this 3rd comment. I’m worried about Ilona’s hands / comfort / health. Please take the break. You cannot be too cautious or too conservative, and I would gladly support as long as a break as it takes – and even buy a “On vacation” tshirt every month to fund a trip to someplace relaxing and restorative. Your work brings great joy, but it shouldn’t be the cause of (any) pain.
I third this. Take some real time off. We’ll live. You do plenty for us. The final Kate is coming out in the fall. That is sort of a HUGE deal. Take a vacation. Forget Innkeeper for a while.
I ageee with this!
I third or fifth or whatever this I love your books so much It would break my heart if you quit writing. You do need to take a break till writing becomes the joy it has been. We all love you both and we will wait! Creator bless and watch over you both.
I agree. I so appreciate the way you have with words, you are my automatic buy, because I know I’m going to appreciate each word. I’m one of those annoying people that reads chapter one, then reads chapter one and two, then chapter one, two and three, etc. because I want to slow down the reading experience and enjoy how you write. I am so grateful that I found you. There are not that many authors I like in this way (Dick Francis and Lois McMaster Bujold)
Although I was fascinated with the idea of a Hugh book from the start I totally agree with the rest and therefore would like to emphasize Kathryns comments.
Count me in too. I could NOT believe the ungrateful email by a reader you all posted. And then when I read you get emails like that every day? Unfathomable.
Please take care of you, first. And if you are burned out (and you sound burned out) please take a break. A long one. We’ll be here.
There are people out there who are never happy. You could post free chapters every day and they’d find something to complain about.
Just wanted to say thank you. I have read and enjoyed everything you have published since I found your first paperback in an airport bookstore. Thank you for Hugh’s story and I hope one day we also get Klaus’ story.
After sitting on it a few days, yup, still loved it. Elara and Hugh’s back and forth were a solid mix of funny and frustrating. There was a line during the crepes that made me tear up for Elara a bit. They both have the same care for their people, appreciation of loyalty, and smarts, I look forward to when they’re able to work through it all and see each other as people and partners and not just a means to an end (Definitely some progress on that through the book). And the End.. I will just say I kinda love that there are forces in the world that make even Roland blink twice.
Can’t wait for what’s next, but please take care of yourself and take some time to recover. Rest up and take breaks.
While I wasn’t sure that I would be an actual fan of Hugh’s I must say that I am now. You folks have done a great job redeeming him and keeping him true to his arrogant a** personality. Elara is his perfect match.
I want you both to know that I appreciate your efforts and toil. You have a real life outside of “authoring” and I sincerely hope that you take time to enjoy your actual life too.
I hope that Ilona’s hand condition isn’t serious. I’m sending you prayers and good vibes for healing.
Once again, Thank You!!
First, thank you so much. I was wondering how you were going to turn Hugh, so glad that you are so brilliant as to not really turn him, but open his psyche up to us.
I also wasn’t figuring on the differences in how Kate and Roland wield their powers. It figures that Kate would be so careful not to issue orders, knowing that they cannot be ignored, while Roland would issue so many orders that it cooks the underlings brain. It was a real “duh” moment for me.
Second, don’t let the whiny babies get you down. With the quantity and quality of work that you do, you deserve to do as others here have said and take a break. Enjoy your creations as they come alive for your readers. We will be here when you are ready.
Third, I’ve already read and given you a five star review for this one. Wish I could make it six! Pay day is coming up and then I will get the paperback edition.
Finally, I’m going to give you a piece of unsolicited advice. I gave this advice to a young woman who has joined the unenviable club of being a caretaker to her mother as she goes through cancer (I joined two and a half years ago). Make sure that you spend time taking care of your needs. Force yourself, if necessary. Burning yourself out due to a sense of duty or love does no one any good.
Please take care of yourself! Get those hands taken care of. Everyone needs a break and if you decide to do that, we, your truly faithful fans will be here when you get back.
The one thing I will always marvel at, is how people can be so incredibly rude, obnoxious or just plain nasty online. It’s almost as if this format gives them permission to do it, when in a face to face confrontation those words would not be spoken.
Everything you guys do is greatly appreciated, thank you for doing Hugh’s story. Ignore the whiny idiots, and thank you again for all that you do!
Sorry to hear about your hands. Back in high school, when I used to practice the piano daily, I had extreme pain on the sides of my thumbs which kept forcing me to take time off. (Also they ached and felt overstretched sometimes, but the thumbs were the most debilitating injury). I’d play for a few days, my thumbs would ache constantly, I’d take a few days off, they’d feel better… lather, rinse, repeat. I am back to playing again semi-regularly now in my 40s, but am constantly monitoring my fingers and hands for overstrain.
I hope your hands feel better soon, and that you don’t experience the same reinjury problem I had. Take care of yourself.
An addendum:
I’m not sure which ergo keyboard you’re using. I’ve used them at work for many years. My latest one died recently (it decided that my typing could use extra Es, semicolons, and parentheses). They gave me a surplus Microsoft Natural Ergonomic 4000 keyboard; it’s pretty well eliminated my tendency to bang at the keyboard when I type (I’m using the optional lifter in front). If you haven’t tried this one, maybe something to look at.
I didn’t preorder this book. I wasn’t looking forward to it – because really, I was supposed to care about the jackass who tortured Kate and got Aunt B killed?
But I read it. And now, as it turns out, I care about that torturing, murdering jackass. I care a lot. Still not sure how this happened . . . but I wanted to say good job. 🙂
I am re-reading Magic Binds so everything is fresh for Magic Triumphs. I find it interesting that both Kate and Julie sympathize with Hugh (which makes me feel a little less twinkie–ish cause I have always had a soft spot for Hugh) Can’t wait for the IA book in any series!
In response to last blog post, I say poo on whiners, (well there may have been more consonants involved) you are adored by the Hoard!
I love your books! Thank you for Iron and Magic! ?
I cannot believe the entitlement that went into writing that email you posted about today. Every snippet, every free story is a gift and not something that people have earned and should therefore expect.
I have watched in absolute horror the last few years as more and more ‘fans’ try to bully their ‘favourite’ authors into writing faster, writing more, and writing what they want to read and not to branch out in ways that fulfil that part of the soul that becomes deadened when you have written the 29th book in a series that should have died years ago.
If you do decide to cease Inn Keeper as a free series and also cease anything other than purely promotional newsletters like many other very successful authors, not only will I accept that I will support that.
You are people with lives and writing is your job. You should not be forced to do your job 24/7 just to please same remarkably callous and disrespectful people who feel entitled to something that they have done nothing to earn and yet feel that they have the right to complain and belittle you when they don’t get it.
I am making this a public post rather than emailing it as I feel that this is something that should be hammered into every persons head who came here to b*tch about the fact that after getting a major book to published form almost entirely by yourselves, while still getting to final edit stage a large manuscript, that you are people with lives and not slaves to their wants.
Once you have done the obligatory publicity for Iron and Magic, take a month off, get the kid a house, take the summer for the love of the gods. Go sit in the sun and have a break and let Brandi deal with things. Play with your dogs, look after your hands and try to finish the unpacking. Stare at paint colours and decide if you need to change curtains. Decide what you want to do next. Don’t even think about writing anything other than perhaps more final edits and enjoy the summer in a new place and find a nice cheap restaurant.
Vague rant over.
1) Iron and Magic: You did it again. I lack the words to adequately describe your authorly skills.
2) +1 what Deb said.
I just want to add that you are incredibly civil about these entitled whiners even when you are rightfully angry. You do not publish their identity – you probably know the BDH would hunt them down and do things to them that would make Hugh puke… 😉
Get well!
I agree 100%.
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+1 Re: Deb’s comments… ridiculous…
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Thank you for ‘Iron and Magic’. Loved it!
I’m constantly amazed at how well you manage family, multiple projects and still take time to update your blog and provide freebies. Thank you for your amazing books. We support you in whatever you decide to do and will be here when you are back.
The book is as awesome as I expected.. maybe more so. Read bits of the dialogue to my hubby after laughing out loud and now he is reading it! I look forward to being called an ice harpy whenever I remind him budgets do exist!
Thank you for the magic you make writing every day!
I love that they are both damaged monsters. And that, like Kate, the heroine is the scarier of the two. I ADORED Roland’s reaction to Elara!!! OMG. He’s been the big bad for so many books and when push comes to shove, he takes one look at her and runs away!
I also loved Hugh and Raphael’s fight. It was right. It didn’t excuse what happened. Didn’t make it better. But it at least showed remorse.
As for Roland frying Hugh. That was good, too. It explained things better. It explained why Hugh would want to stop Roland from getting his hands on Conlan. He doesn’t want another child going through what Kate and Hugh have. Gives him more than guilt as a motivation for allying with Kate.
I can’t wait for Kate and Elara to meet! Both abominations teaming up. I bet Curran ans Hugh will run away, especially when Erra pops into things.
Thank you for Elara and Hugh, truly enjoying your storytelling . . .
Loved loved loved the book, thank you. I knew you’d be able to make me root for Hugh, because of your amazingness, but didn’t know how you’d possibly get there, let alone make it one of my favourite IA/KD books. Incredibly awesome book, as always.
Plus I need to say it makes me really sad and angry to see your post about innkeeper comments. I wish I could reach through the internets and go all Elara-manifested on a-holes like that. Not only is it TOTALLY uncalled for, it ruins things for the silent majority of us who love and truly appreciate the work (and free fiction) that you do. I’m so sorry you have to deal with those f*ckwads 🙁
I’m one of those who didn’t like Hugh, at all. I hesitated in pre-ordering Iron & Magic because I didn’t want to like him. Because I love KD books, I ordered it.
I started reading it last night and was shocked it was 2am. I needed to get up for work at 6am. I was so into the book, I didn’t want to sleep. I laid awake trying to force myself to sleep. Your books are addictive, in a great way.
Congratulations on this book!! I’m taking my time reading it. I’m so torn about liking Hugh and not liking him. That’s how it’s been from the beginning and to the current page in Chapter 15. I’ve reread paragraphs just so I can decide how I feel about him.
You both did a great job. I can’t wait for the audio book to come out!! Then I listen to it while driving or doing chores.
On another note, please take care of yourself. It sounds like you both need to take a break. A vacation.
I really wanted to keep hating Hugh! After what he did to Aunt B!!! But nope I understand him more…. I think I even like him now ??? the book was excellent and I’m about to have a re-read!! Thank you so much for an awesome April Fools!!! Xxx