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The Empire of Damnation Cover Reveal and PRE-ORDER

It’s the final one, the big kahuna. I think you will enjoy this exciting, action-packed conclusion to The Warriors of Bhrea.

As usual, Kiarou has done an AMAZING job illustrating the cover for this final book!

I’m excited to also announce that The Empire of Damnation ebook is available for pre-order! It is even at a special pre-order price of $1.99. It will go up to $2.99 on the day of release, so be sure to get it at the discounted price! When it’s released, it will be on Kindle Unlimited like the others.

The paperback and hardcover are not available for pre-order yet, because Amazon only lets you schedule them a couple months in advance. I will make a post when those pre-orders are up! They will be at a discount price as well.

If you haven’t read the first four books, they are on sale for 99¢ each! Check out the whole series HERE.

The link to the pre-order (for $1.99!) is HERE.

The kingdom of Bhrea is on the brink of destruction.

All that is left to defend Bhrea and the rest of the world is the small, haggard group that survived the failed attempt to retake the capital city Terrn from the clutches of an evil goddess. They are weak and on the run; meanwhile, the enemy runs rampant in a terrorized city, soon to set their sights on the rest of the world. What Lauren and the other survivors don’t know is the enemy’s final plan, nor the catalyst that will set the endgame in motion.

The heroes have one final chance to win the battle—but are they prepared for what is in store? While they gather allies and resources, Astrin and her cohort of imposters stay one step ahead. Each choice, each move brings Lauren and her companions one step closer to the ultimate checkmate. And if they lose this time…there is no coming back.

Finishing a Series Is Hard in More Ways Than One

A little over a week ago, I finally finished the first draft of the fifth and final book of The Warriors of Bhrea. The good news is that the final book, The Empire of Damnation, will be out in the next few months! The bad news is…I’m sad. 🙁

The Celebration

Do you know how long I’ve been working on this series? Do you?? I started really writing it in 2018, but the ideas–the world, many of the characters–had been in my head for much longer, since childhood. To see the series complete (though some edits are still needed) is just. Crazy. But, crazy in a good way.

Seeing my story grow and develop over these past several years is a privilege I hope all writers can enjoy. There is nothing like being able to write the pay offs you’ve been building up for years. It is an incredible feeling to see your characters ending up where you think is most fitting. It is like attending a loved one’s graduation–you’ve been watching someone grow up from something small to something big, even helping them on their journey. And now, you get to watch them go out on their own into the great wide world. It inspires a huge sense of accomplishment and gratitude, to be able to witness it and be the architect of the whole affair.

Lastly, it’s a huge relief. It is a relief to finally have a complete idea down, a story from start to finish. It’s a relief to be able to sit back and take a break, to know that a big job is done. Especially since my son was born almost a year and a half ago, I’ve felt a lot of pressure from myself to just get! It! Done! So the final part of the series would not just fall to the wayside in the flurry of learning to be a mom. While I have many more writing projects planned, getting this one under my belt is a huge milestone, and I want to take some time to kick back and relax for a bit.

So, for those reasons, it is a cause for celebration! I’ve finished a series–and a five-part series at that! It’s not easy to write a pentology, but somehow I did it.

The Grief

But with that celebration, sense of accomplishment, relief, and happiness, there is also some grief.

The flipside of watching your loved one at their graduation, while a joyous event, can also be a sad one. It’s a time of letting go, which can be hard to do. You see, when you cultivate a set of characters in your head, you eventually develop an attachment to them, and when their journey is complete, that means it’s time to say goodbye. The characters have “grown up,” and it’s their time to go out into the world and entertain people with no further input from their creator.

The silver lining of this is that it’s not truly the end for these characters, for I have side stories, prequels, and even a sequel series in mind. But, the imaginative journey I began as a kid has completed it’s first (and largest) leg. It’s like hiking a long trail to the top of the mountain, turning around, and realizing you’ve made it halfway up . There’s relief, but there’s also a bit of sadness that the journey is already partly over. After a while, it will be all over.

The Takeaway

I won’t subject you to what is essentially a diary entry for this whole post. I have some takeaways, some things I’ve learned on this incredible ride!

First, take your time. I can’t repeat it enough. Don’t rush through something just to get it done. You will enjoy yourself, and your project, a lot more if you allow yourself to enjoy the process rather than obsess over the product.

Second, don’t procrastinate and overanalyze. Does this contradict what I just said above? No. Too many times I’ve seen writers get hung up on revising to the point of perfection, at the cost of never putting their work out there. I’m happy to break it to you–your story will never be perfect. It is impossible to reach perfection, so let that be permission to let others enjoy your story even if it doesn’t reach your perfectionistic standards.

Lastly, when you do finish your project (and you will, because you’re awesome), allow yourself to feel all the feelings–the good and the bad. It’s your story, you’re the boss, it’s your party, and you can cry if you want to!

The Warriors of Bhrea: The Hidden Goddess Cover Reveal!

I’m so excited to have another announcement so quickly! Book 4 of The Warriors of Bhrea series is set to come out in October–probably October 15, but it could get delayed a couple weeks if the need arises.

In the meantime, you can enjoy this beautiful cover done by the amazing Kiarou! You can check out his (and his partner in crime, moui’s) webcomic HERE. You won’t regret it–it’s a very well done comic!

Now, without further ado, here is the cover for The Hidden Goddess!

If you haven’t read the first three books yet, be sure to check them out:

Book 3 Cover Reveal! (And a Fantastic Book Sale)

I am ecstatic to announce the release of my third book, The Warriors of Bhrea: The God of Forgotten Things. Let’s cut to the chase and show you the AWESOME cover, done by Kiarou (check out his stuff here!)

Isn’t…it…AMAZING???

And it’s coming to Amazon on December 25, 2021. That’s right, my Christmas present to you is the next book of my series.

In the mean time, if you haven’t read the first two books, FEAR NOT! Today and tomorrow (Oct. 16 & 17), the first book is free, and the second book is only 99 cents. That’s two full length novels for a dollar. A sweet deal, if you ask me. Click HERE to grab your copies!

Stay tuned for more updates, including some exciting things I have planned for showcasing what I’m planning with The Lost King‘s audiobook!