And, thus, what once was broken–shattered by chaos–is not merely mended, reforged and made stronger.
Some will find their end.
Some will find salvation.
Some will find both.
Some Insight Into the Writing
And, thus, what once was broken–shattered by chaos–is not merely mended, reforged and made stronger.
Some will find their end.
Some will find salvation.
Some will find both.
What else is there to say except, voila!
Available this spring.
One last time.
One last book.
One last adventure.
The future of Cygil hangs in the balance.
It’s all come down to this.
Ascent Into Light cover reveal coming soon.
Ascent Into Light is in revision which, of course, means I need to start another project! Because The Forgotten Years is wrapping up, this particular project is brand new and shiny!
Twenty years ago, humans discovered a source of power, allowing all people on the planet to use magic. This at first resulted in all out war as people struggled to accept responsibility for such power.
Soon after the Kithrak, a magically-attuned race of creatures, arrived and aided the people of Seralune, teaching them how to properly use magic–how to respect it. Everything–machines, transportation, even houses–used magic instead of conventional power sources and mechanics.
Great advances were made and people thrived like never before, experiencing longer lives and better health.
But there was a price. It was a minor cost most people were more than willing to pay–anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes in a T-helm, contributing their consciences to the Kithrak.
Harmless, right? Small price to pay? Ellyne Thandaral disagrees, and when she becomes the reluctant bodyguard of someone who knows the truth, she discovers the world is very different from what she thought.
Mage Breaker is a a science-fantasy book, focusing largely on urban fantasy. It’s a relatively new endeavor for me but I’m really excited about it. While I’m sad to leave the world of The Forgotten Years, I’m ridiculously stoked to build a new world, even if it’s just for one book!
Ascent Into Light is done.
The ink is dry on Cor’il’s and Kendra’s stories. Dalinil and Orvaril have finished what they set out to do, and The Blacksmoke can go back to being an absolute gortog’s ass (he never really stopped).
The Forgotten Years have come to a close. In just a few short months, readers can get their grubby fingers on the final chapter of this saga and find out what happens to these dynamic characters.
I really can’t wait for you to read it. I think you’ll be [REDACTED].
As for me, I am awaiting my editor’s comments and feedback from betas (who have not seen it yet, but soon will). So there’s nothing left to do but sit back, relax, and wait right?
Right?
HA! Nope. I have, in fact, begun plotting my next project! “What project is THAT?” you ask? Well, it’s not The Last Available, which I will continue as my side project, and it’s not in The Forgotten Years world.
As this project develops, I’ll throw out some tasty bits from the bottom of the bag–you know, the really salty crumbs that are left over after all the snacks are gone.
So if you’re not subscribed to my newsletter and you’re interested in this info, I’d recommend signing up! I’ll be using all outlets for information, but the newsletter gets it first as well as some exclusives.
Oh, and there’s also the information about Ascent Into Light coming, because, even if it’s done with me, I’m not done with it yet.
The signup link is at the top of the front page of SeanRFrazier.com
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This past weekend, I had the opportunity to lock myself in a hotel room for half a weekend with time all to myself. I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking “Why would you lock yourself in a hotel room instead of actively doing things out and about?”
Well, first of all, it was a small town and there’s not much to do anyway. But, second and most importantly, I vowed to spend all of Saturday editing Ascent Into Light. These were largely line edits, but if a plot hole presented itself (which they did), I would squash it. This was all in preparation for beta readers and my editor next month.
So let me just say this: If you’re a writer, you should try this!!! Find an excuse to go somewhere an hour or two away, hole up in a hotel for a day or two and just EDIT!!! Or write! Whichever. If you have the means, it’s worth it. Even just locking yourself in a room in your house for 12 hours would work pretty well.
Of course I had snacks. I never got out of my PJs. I never once left the hotel room. SyFy was playing a Harry Potter marathon and there was football on TV as well. I was so in the zone it hurt.
It was amazing, and was precisely what I needed. Did I get the entire book edited? Hell no. I think I got 13 or so chapters through the wringer and, while it was progress, that really wasn’t the main point.
Only, I didn’t know this until I just recently reflected upon the experience.
See, I’m not a full-time writer. My writing endeavors will most likely never pay the bills past anything more than an extra latte at Starbucks once a month. But this… this one day of uninterrupted, “no distractions or responsibilities” editing gave me a taste of what it would be like.
And, let me tell you, I could absolutely get used to it. I’d love the opportunity to prove it.
Yesterday, I wrote the last two words of The Forgotten Years saga.
“The End.”
No, mind you, I don’t actually include “The End” in any of my books. The end of the book is always pretty apparent when it happens, so there’s never any question. But this actually is the end–not merely the end of a book, but the end of the quadrilogy (it’s a word now).
I realize I have no idea how to feel about it. I’ve worked on this series for years (don’t forget, I began writing The Call of Chaos a long time ago). These characters have lived inside my head for probably half my life and, in that time, they’ve become my friends and family of sorts.
We’ve done a lot together–adventured, uncovered mysteries, laughed, cried… even argued about the direction of the story (arguments I usually lost). We had good times and we had bad times together.
But all things eventually come to an end and, soon, I will have to say goodbye to the characters who have journeyed with me as I embark on another adventure and theirs comes to an end.
And, as I pointed out, I have no idea how to feel about it. I thought I would feel a huge catharsis and I’d jump up and cheer, having completed a four-book series. I thought I’d also feel sad because I would be leaving behind something I’d worked so diligently on. I thought I’d feel a sense of accomplishment. I thought I’d sit back and beam with pride. But what did I actually feel?
None of this.
Or all of it in tiny amounts. I’m not really sure. It’s confusing, to say the least. I’m attached to these books. These books are my babies and I really do love them but, at the same time, they’ve run their course. The story has been told to my satisfaction and, hopefully, readers’ satisfaction.
So, in the end, that’s what I’m feeling–a deep sense of satisfaction. I can always look back on these four Forgotten Years books and know that I told a fun, engaging story with an amazing cast of characters.
So, yes, satisfaction… and maybe a little excitement.
To everyone who’s taken the journey through The Forgotten Years, I thank you. I thank you for giving them a shot and I thank you for continuing to read. I thank you for your feedback and your criticisms and your support and your advice.
You won’t have to wait long. Ascent Into Light will be out in a few months for you to devour. After that… well, as Arnold said in Jurassic Park (before he was completely devoured by velociraptors), “Hold onto your butts.”
What’s next? I’ve got plans, and I’m just getting started.
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Wow. It’s been a week or two since I last blogged here but, as always, it’s basically because I haven’t had anything super awesome to say. Also, self-promotion and social media presence can be really draining to where I can’t word sometimes.
So, anyway, the news is my newsletter. If you follow me on Twitter, you have probably seen me screaming about it until I’ve gone to plaid in the face. I debated setting up a mailing list/newsletter for over a year. I even set it up and then let it get all moldy and gross.
So, why a newsletter? Who’d want to read emails from me? I ask myself this very question daily. At first, I thought about starting a newsletter because bunches of people kept telling me I should. Before we get started, yes, I would probably jump off a cliff if all my friends did. It sounds like fun.
So here’s the deal. I realize I have readers. I may not have hundreds of readers, but people have read the books I’ve written. Thank you guys, by the way. I’m really humbled that you gave my books a shot!
I also realize not everyone subscribes to all social media. I do get the “when’s your next book out?” questions, which tells me I could be doing a better job communicating with readers, potential readers, the general populace, and murder hobos. So, yeah, I started a newsletter.
My ultimate goal is to hopefully communicate more freely and easily without spamming anyone with walls of text. That’s why I’ve been calling it my Infrequent, Terse Mailing list.
I am constantly learning not only about the writing process, but about self-promotion and marketing. This is my next step, so we’ll see how it works.
And, of course, if you’d like to subscribe, I’ve got a link on the front page: https://SeanRFrazier.com.
I hope to have some pretty exciting news about Ascent Into Light coming soon, so stay tuned!
No, not your face. We’ll talk about THAT later.
I mean AUTHOR appearances–cons, festivals, and the like. On the eve of the Unbound Book Festival independent author fair (starring yours truly), I am ruminating about tips and tricks for personal appearances. These are things I didn’t know the first, second, or even third time around.
This is by no means a comprehensive list, but I’m going to hit some high points. Ready? Too bad.
By no means is this everything–every author is different. But these are a great start. Remember, you want to catch the interest of passersby and get them interested in what you’ve written. How that goes down depends solely on you.
Descent Into Madness is available for Kindle preorder TODAY!!! It will become available on April 20th when the paperback goes live. Available here: mybook.to/DiM
If you’re at the Unbound Book Festival on April 20th, I will have signed paperback copies available. The only shipping is from my hand to yours!
Cor’il comes of age, embracing the power he has been gifted. But power comes with a price The Realm may not be willing to pay.
Kendra discovers secrets about her past, her family, and herself that challenge everything she ever knew.
Madness floods into Cygil while even the hordes struggle to survive. But Dalinil has his eyes set on something that could be just as bad.
Descent Into Madness will not disappoint!