My book is published!

It's been a while since I have done one of these blogs. Mainly because I haven't had a lot to say, but if this isn't a good cause for a celebratory blog, I don't know what is! The Path of the Rawl Wielder is officially a published novel! It's a bit surreal, to be honest with you.

First off, I want to express my gratitude to all of those who have already pre-ordered the book. Now that the publication date has arrived, it should be on its way to you shortly, and I hope you enjoy it! I'm absolutely blown away by the support I have already received. If you didn't already check it out, I have the first chapter available on the homepage of this website available for free download. 

I sat down and wrote the first words of this book a long time ago, back around 2015. I've been sitting on the finished product since last year, wanting to set myself up for a faster publication schedule, which I believe I have done. I've spent the last few months producing a series of podcast episodes detailing the lessons I have learned throughout this process. If you are interested, all episodes are linked right here. Overall, I feel great about how this process has gone.

Since we are here chatting, I might as well provide a quick update on the status of my projects. Book 2, the sequel to The Path of the Rawl Wielder, is expected to be published in the spring of 2022. I'm in the process of trying to title the book and struggling mightily. Apart from that, the last piece of that puzzle is cover art. My artist and I have been discussing ideas and should have something soon.

The third book in the series is just about ready to go to my editor, and I hope to release that one in the fall of next year. I have completed second drafts on the trilogy that follows this one. I am also currently drafting the first book of the third trilogy in the series. So, even with the celebration of the new release, the work continues. 

I haven't quite decided yet on if I will be participating in NaNoWriMo this year. I did manage to win last year; I'm just not sure if I want to push that hard again this year. I plan to put out a few podcast episodes in October with some advice based on my own experience. Hopefully, if you are planning on participating, you will find them helpful. The first episode will be posted on October 15th!

Until next time!

~Pete

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