You guys are insatiable.
Ok, let’s see if I can do this correctly. We usually operate in twelve month chunks so, here we go. This is all tentative and subject to change. Things in italics are supertentative.
2018
Sep 10 Begin work on Hidden Legacy #4.
Nov 6 Diamond Fire, Hidden Legacy 3.5, goes on sale.
Nov Edit and prepare Sweep of the Blade for publication.
Dec Subterranean releases collector edition of Kinsmen.
Dec 18 Sweep of the Blade goes on sale.
Dec 31 Hidden Legacy #4 is due.
2019
Jan Edit and prepare Technomancer Hidden Legacy novella for sale (note to self: don’t post anymore fun snippets or be bugged mercilessly.)
Jan Begin Iron Covenant #2. If no issues arise, complete, edit, and release by June. If issues arise, push it back to October or so.
Develop the side project set in Innkeeper universe.
Develop the proposal, outlines, and strategy for the unnamed project we cannot discuss.
Aug Hidden Legacy #4 goes on sale.
And that concludes the year, provided no emergencies happen, which they usually do. Again, all of this is tentative, so please do not go on Goodreads and add a solid release date to Sweep of the Blade, etc.
Looking forward to your new work, but I echo the “take a vacation” crowd. Consider your hands as a symptom and slow down a bit – or a lot. (If you ignore such a clear sign to sloiw down, the next one could be more dramatic.)
Your audience isn’t going anywhere. Your writing will be even better if you’re not tired or bored.
I hate to say this, since I have really enjoyed the suspense of a serial novel, but have you considered ditching the freebies and social media? Save your hands for higher paying work and for fun.
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I love having such frequent and transparent access to your writing projects, but it seems like a massive workload with such little time for enjoying the fruits of your labor. I would hope your fans would understand that authors/people in general need to rest to invest in their long-term happiness and productivity.
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I will add, you are so generous, maybe it would be a good idea to be a bit generous to yourselves for once, and take some time just for you. I mean doing absolutely NOTHING, except relaxing, having fun, and spending time alone together (doing something other than writing), and/or spending time with family. Let some insensitive people beg and whine all they want. They will live. You guys might end up with burn out, or Ilona your hands might end up being damaged to the point you can’t do ANYTHING with them, and for an extended period of time. Take care of what you are contractually obligated to, but the rest can take a break on the back burner for a short while so that you guys have a chance to just stop, relax, and let yourselves recharge. Although I Love all of your works, can’t wait for each new installment of SOTB, and can’t wait for the release of each new book, none of that matters at all if accomplishing all of those things, in such short order, while dealing with all the delightful little surprises life throws at us from time to time, takes a bad toll on you, mentally, emotionally, physically, or any combination of the three. I am not trying to be a nag, or tell you how to live your life, or run your business. I am just honesty concerned about you guys. You have had a lot to deal with this year, and not everyone can be a superhero, with an endless supply of energy.
I congratulate you on all of your accomplishments, and well earned recognition. I hope Sookie is much, much better!! Thank you for always keeping us so up to date on what is going on (even when it really is none of our business!).?
Busy weekend. Chef at big event for 8 hrs tonight. Major social event tomorrow I’m forcing myself to go to. Need to prep everything from clothes to animals. Sick dog woke me up 5 times last night. Opening vet visit is $400. Sigh. Thank you team. Will be cheerfully re reading snippets and treats all weekend. Now back to bed. koo
Thanks for the update and information. Love Everything y’all do, but I’m in complete agreement with Kathleen. Don’t burn yourself out or inflict mental emotional & physical pain upon yourselves! We will be here when your rested. Your both freakin’ AWESOME!
—sorry -that’s me! Lol.
Fun to see what’s in the works!! Honestly I feel dumb for not understanding that a book tour is more of a grind than a shower the authors with champagne and praise. 🙂 I’m not an author though!! Lol hope this coming 12 months treats you and family and furry family well!!
Thanks for the schedule, tentative or not! Hope you put a little r&r in there!!
Thanks for the update. It all sounds great. Looking forward to your new work as you feel able to get it done. Please do not injure your hands again or rush the recovery. Please do not have a stroke or develop high blood pressure from the stress to satisfy the crowd of fans. Feel free to recommend some other books if you need to toss the sharks a hunk of meat. That “Jane Doe” suggestion was excellent, and I’m glad to see Jeaniene Frost has a new book. Take care.
You, “might,” have, “Sweep of the Blade,” out in time to buy for Christmas gifts,,, that would be wonderful.
Insert R & R in many places so you can avoid stress.
Thank you for the schedule.
I’d just like to say thank you; you share yourselves and your craft so generously with your readers and ask very little in return thank you!
Wish you would schedule R&R time…
We are insatiable, cause hello, BDH, but we kinda understand that authorlords needs me time too.
About that goodreads thing… it did bring us the Iron and Magic series… just saying… have a good weekend!
I’m a little sorry about the insatiable need to read and re-read your work, but it wouldn’t be an issue if you sucked even the tiniest bit. However, you don’t suck at all and every book gets better than the one before. You even managed to make me hate and then forgive Hugh. I am super sorry about the entitled horses’ behinds. I wish there was something the rest of the BDH could do. Since there isn’t please write what and when you want with plenty of time included to take care of yourselves, your kids, your friends and family, and the fur babies. I can assure you if you write it this member of the BDH will buy it whenever it comes out.
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Cute kitty!
I smell preorders. I love your books! Have ever since I stumbled across the 2nd Jim and Dali novella. After devouring it I immediately bought Kate books 1 and 2. The “psych” at the end drove me slightly batty and I immediately ordered 3 and 4 etc. I appreciate you taking the time to update your admiring horde.
Yay!!! Sweep of the Blade release date! It has been blooming hard seeing each installment go by and NOT reading them, but I know myself and resisted for my own mental health (damn you OCD Autistic self). I have anxiety with the series books I love anyway, never could even manage comics as a kid, serialisations are out of my comfort zone for huge. We recently got Netflix and it’s stressing me the ‘eff out all these cancelled shows. I need resolution! Or at least the possibility of it!! Why are all those series’ ending on cliffhangers just to be cancelled!!!!!
I love your turns of phrase and one-liners. Thank you for such sharp and excellent writing; it’s uplifting, refreshing, gripping, often surprisingly funny (got to love that black humour) and is a joy to re-read. It’s particularly welcome at a time when the real world is frequently depressing and divisive.
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Oh, yes that humor. In reading Kate, I was in the middle of an intense scene and came across a direct quote from the blog. Knowing the context of the quote, had me laughing out loud. I still think it is so funny. I so appreciate the humor. I believe humor is part of what keeps us healthy. Keep on cracking yourselves up.
Thank you for that you do, have done and will do. I am looking forward to everything you plan to publish whenever you get around to it.
Judy
“You guys are insatiable.”
You are not wrong! Your excellent writing created the Book Devouring Hoard.
I can and will find something else to read until Diamond Fire arrives but I love having a tentative schedule of what fun adventures await us. Thanks.
Naturally eaten up with curiosity about the unnamed project which cannot be discussed.
An amazing schedule! Hope there’s some R&R in there too. The Horde I’m sure can balance its eager appreciation with patience.
I’m gonna go through Kate’s universe withdrawals! Thanks for being awesome authors!
I totally understand your reasoning, but this possibility makes me sad.
“Jan Edit and prepare Technomancer Hidden Legacy novella for sale (note to self: don’t post anymore fun snippets or be bugged mercilessly.)”
It was a joke.
Ilona and Gordon thank you for all you do!
I loved MT. I’m rereading the series again and was wondering if you might ever, at some point in the distant future, cuz I know you’re busy, do a prequel of Roland and Erra as the good guys, when they were young. I’m reading MB and came to the point where Barabas and Kate are discussing where her father’s first kingdom was, and it seemed like a good story. I know you guys are super busy. It was just a thought.
I appreciate the time line. But I hope you have some down time scheduled somewhere in there too!
Will Renee Raudman be narrating the Sweep of the blade, for audible books? I hear her voice either way when I read them, (she’s amazing) I was just wondering.
Also thank you for your Kate Daniels series. I’ve loved it since the first book. To be fair I love all your books, and I look forward to reading all the future ones as well.
Good luck with your busy year ahead, don’t forget get to pencil in a day off.
We ❤️ you both. And apologize for our addict like behavior in regards to your amazing stories. Your worlds are so easy to slip into and the characters grab you by the heartstrings to drag you along for the ride. The stories are so magical, sometimes people forget to use common sense or common decency. (Bad BDH person. No cookie.) Thank you for not letting the ignorant affect your awesomeness.
I LOVE it!! ???”No cookie” indeed!!?
I am in awe of how much you can accomplish. I consider myself super productive when keeping things at home tidy for a week!
Like the rest of the BDH, I thank you for your tireless efforts and I am hopeful that a vacation or two or three can be scheduled amongst all the work.
Thanks again ♥️
+1. Omg. You can write a full length book in 4 months. Dang your good.
Wow. You are both amazing. Don’t forget to find some balance in your life among those many hours of writing.
Its always a fine balance between the angel and ravenous demon. One points out that you wouldn’t be a favorite author if you rushed, that you people too, and that we can wait. The other just desires more of your brilliance. Enjoy your break, and the horde will await. Just don’t do a George Martin on us k?
Does anyone here read the Ben Aaronovitch Hidden Rivers series ? I really enjoy them especially the London slang and history.
Yes I do, but I’m pacing myself so am only up to book 4 so far
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I just found this site and would hate for it to stop. That said, if you and the family need a break? That’s what matters. I lost my Dad, then Mom, and then my uncle/mentor. I not once thought I should work more or harder. All I thought is I am truly an orphan. Now I think how grateful I am for my now husbad and friends. We love your writings and ideas, what you show us after auto correct and editing. Family know and love the true, no re read you.