After taking years to finally finish drafting my first book, the second came in a flurry of inspiration and flow. Coming into November, I was already well into it. Then, using the NaNoWriMo challenge as an added motivator, I finished it up even earlier than I’d hoped.
The first draft of book two is done now, coming in right around 77,000 words just like the first book. I already have in mind several scenes that need to be added to improve the manuscript, so I expect that word count to go up quite a bit. For now, though, I’m moving right on to book three.
Without an outline, my goal is to get to the end of the series before I go back for revisions. Only then can I rewrite with the true end in mind, foreshadowing and focusing each book along the way. With the way it’s going, I’m confident I’ll get the first book finished and ready for the world sometime in 2024!
Justin Williams 
How exciting, Justin!!! I’m so happy for you!! And for us readers who can hardly wait to dig in!!
By the way, I can’t remember if I ever told you —I LOVE the cover art (?) that you use for your short stories! It’s captivating right away !!
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Thanks, Shelley! It’s been a lot of fun finally getting these stories out of my head and down on paper!
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