Jack and Charlotte’s third book, as of yet unnamed, is 2/3 of the way… finished? No. But the plot is well determined. I can hardly wait to write it, although I’ll have to. I’ll have to wait to talk about it too, because how much fun would that (not) be to give it all away before it’s even written, much less released? Cottonwood Hotel, however, book 2 in The Investigations of Jack Ryland series, will be available to read on October 31st. Or, a few hours before, depending upon the time zone.
So, on to other things.
“Failure to Engage” is… I have no idea what page it’s on. I’ve written ahead in several places, and am in the process of filling in gaps. With notes included, it’s well over 200 pages.
For any interested parties, this is the second in the Terms of Engagement series. “Terms of Engagement” is book 1. “Failure” takes place in Ocotillo, the same as “Terms.” Evan and Patrice will make an appearance, but they aren’t the main characters. Not that telling them that when I wrote “Terms” did any good… they took over! But not this time. They’ll have another book sometime, but they’re on their honeymoon right now. So an appearance is all they’re getting out of this one! I mean that! I’m using my Mom Voice.
My Wednesday night “One in a Million” class by Priscilla Shirer is over. I’m severely bummed out by that, but, perhaps I won’t be stretched so thin, now. I only have daily homework from my Bible Study Fellowship class. I was able to do that, have focused, uninterrupted prayer, do my own bible reading, and it didn’t take me two and a half hours. I don’t begrudge the time, but I prefer not to be watching the clock because I’ve got to get the kid started on her homeschool program. If I wake her up and get her going before I’m through, then forget focused and uninterrupted!
So it was nice to be able to take my time, and still finish on time. But, if another Priscilla Shirer study becomes available… I am so taking it! If you haven’t done one of her studies, then DO.
Meanwhile, I’m going to get back to “Failure to Engage,” and find out what Justin and Laney do next.
Happy reading!
Cottonwood Hotel, The Investigations of Jack Ryland book 2, available for pre-order. Release date, October 31st, 2016.