Lenten Rose: This Fall

I have slowly begun to share with the world that Lenten Rose has a release window. Now that all stages of editing have been complete, I feel comfortable and confident that this target will be hit, and I couldn’t be more excited to get this story out.

It started like many novels— a what if, a longing, a desire found within a character that was ultimately within me. to find one’s purpose, to be needed, to be destined for something, even if that something has other plans. And while those plans may seem sinister, or they did to me while I was penning this novel, I hope the ending to the sequel gives some sort of hope. Hope that amid the sacrifice and the strife, we can still make choices that impact a better future. One that is better for not just one person, but all living creatures.

Sequels are for another day— first, Lenten Rose, my pride and joy. It does work as a standalone and I do hope that you the reader feel the same. And if not, I then hope you will let me know why. This story and its construction came to me like an inspiration, and every discovery a character makes I discovered alongside them.

Next in the publishing process comes the design phase, and then we can begin the full promotion season. I will check back soon once design is complete!

In the meantime, catch me over on YouTube, As the Crow Writes, where Jesse and myself talk about writing and how to get better at it. We are always learning!

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But… speaking of sequels, I need to get back to it. Im about 80% done with the first draft, with hopes that it is at least put to page by the time this novel releases. I think it’s important to mention that when I first wrote this story, I didn’t envision a sequel. Much of the mystery and experience in the first was meant to stay as that. But, as with all things for writers, my mind kept turning about the fallout, the repercussions, and I myself wanted to see where my characters would ultimately end. And I think this sequel novel delivers that. Meaning that this, yes this sequel, will be the end of the arc. I love this world and its characters, but I do intend to leave it alone to simmer and exist on its own without constantly prodding it for more and more. That’s enough for now, I will share more as the story progresses!