Heyas! How’s everyone doing? I’m going to announce the name of the next book. But before I do, I just wanted to note that I haven’t posted lately because I’ve been taking a break from social media to focus on finishing a major editing round, which was incredibly complex due to the sheer scale of the book.
And the book is epic, and I mean EPIC. I have a feeling you guys will be quite satisfied with how this particular series ends.
Now on to the crux of the post . . .
The name of the last book of the Fury of a Rising Dragon series will be Champion’s Wrath. It is currently on schedule for a December launch. (The image I uploaded is a stock images to whet your appetites.)
I’m also trying to decide on which series to write next: a story of the trio as adults, or a story about Mrs. Stone’s tempestuous youth. What are your thoughts?
at the moment I would love to read a series about Mrs. Stone. but I also know that after reading the last book I will immediately want to read more about what will happen to them after they are done. So personally I think you should write about the trio as adults. That’s just me though.
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Ah, indeed that seems to be the prevailing conundrum. I guess I’ll have to wait and see how you you all react to the finale of FoaRD ;)
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I would want more of the trio as adults or a story about a good necromancer. Or better yet, a combination of the two. I am counting down the days until book 4. Also did Caireen have to dye? She was my second favorite character. I can’t wait.
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I meant die.
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Caireen and Isaac represented that Romeo and Juliet love story that never got off the ground. Their story was one of tragedy, thus giving more weight to those relationships allowed to blossom into a full life together.
And one way or another, the trio’s story into adulthood shall be written ;)
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I would finish the trios story first since it is started.
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Thanks for weighing in, Chase! And one way or another the trio’s story will continue, rest assured about that!
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Would it be wrong of me to ask for both? 😂. Really excited to hear that the next book will be coming out in the near future! Love your work! If I had to choose, I think I would go with Mrs. Stone. New perspectives are always interesting and I’d love to get more lore out of the world through it.
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It was a tougher time in those days. Mrs. Stone grew up in the last of the “old way” of doing things, which will be fun to write about. And she was a rebel and driven to boot.
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Mr. Bronny, your ideas on whether you should continue this story are appealing as a continuation or even writing a prequel to this great series!
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Thank you, David :)
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ARG I’ld have to say the trio as adults but after that I would love to see a series about the old way. (Mrs. Stone)
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Thanks, Ian. I’ve got a big decision ahead of me. Maybe I’ll do a “Chronicles of Anna Atticus Stone” series which I dip into now and then while working on the trio’s stories. We’ll see…
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I think this is it, Mrs Stone has lived too long to do a full series on, the Trio aren’t even adults and look how man books you have written on them lol. I think we need a highlight reel of sorts for Mrs Stone a book comprised of multiple stories or books because as I said there is a lot to tell even if you just hit the highlights and important moments in her life.
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No contest – the trio as adults! (to be fair, though, I tend to favor continuations over prequels in almost all cases)
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I hear ya. Copying and pasting for brevity: Maybe I’ll do a “Chronicles of Anna Atticus Stone” series which I dip into now and then while working on the trio’s stories. We’ll see…
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The trio. While I love Mrs Stone and would like to read about her youth, I would much rather any major project focus on the trio. Maybe a Mrs Stone novella? Or flash back chapters? That being said I know that sometimes authors need something new to write to recharge their batteries, and I’ll read anything you write.
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Thank you, that means a lot. yes, sometimes we authors need a break from our main stories, especially when they’re so “epic”.
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I think a beautiful combination of the 2 would be amazing. A story of the trio as adults that takes them through discovering a mystery of Mrs. Stones past. However. Id read anything you write so whichever direction you go I’m sure it will be fantastic!
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Now that’s certainly an idea too! You’re like the fifth person to suggest it lol :)
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I would personally prefer a continuation of the trio’s story. As you publish one book a year it could mean we would have to wait at least a couple of years to hear more about the trio if you next did a Mrs Stone book!
I would love to read more about Mrs Stone but maybe once the trio’s journey has been completed?
Can’t wait to read the next book!!
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Thank you for your feedback and support, it means a lot to me :)
Not sure what I’ll do, but either way it will be fun!
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HIIIIIIIIIIIIIII. I can’t wait for this!!! So hyped!!! This gives me EVEN MORE reason to reread both series for about the 5th time. Can’t wait for December! Hope it comes sooner!
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Hehe thank you, Benjamin. I’m honored you still love my work after all this time :)
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I’d love to see a story on the trio as adults (But aren’t they already adults XD), but Ms. Stone’s youth would be wonderful as well. I know that anything you write will be great, I can’t wait! Also, something which spark my interest is learning about Augum’s mothers side more.
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Yes, within the world itself they are technically “man and women” grown, but they’re still teenagers. I’m talking at least being in their twenties, etc =P
And thank you, I appreciate your support in whatever i choose to do :)
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Thank you so much for the update! Looking forward – in a bittersweet kind of way – to the conclusion of this trilogy.
Just my two cents but definitely another trilogy about the trio as adults. Can’t get enough of the trio.
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Bittersweet for me too. I’ve spent years of my working life with the trio. But whereas this chapter of their lives ends, another one shall begin in due course. It’s just a matter of when ;)
And thank you for your support, means a lot :)
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I would like a trio as adults story, but depending on how champions wrath ends, they could be super OP in the next series, especially if they are now adults. At the end of the Arinthian Line, they no longer had the scions, or the ability to use Cron, but at this point you would have to make them no longer Arcaners, and even then they are still extremely powerful.
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Yes, theoretically they would have a lot of power, which will make things interesting (and challenging for me as the author).
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The trio! Would love to read more about them!!!
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But either way I will write both stories! :)
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I just want to say that this story is incredible and the characters are incredibly lovable. But at some point, I feel the story needs to end, otherwise I fear it will turn into Diary of a Wimpy Kid with each story feeling the same and unoriginal. I have always loved the feel and simplicity but conciseness of epilogues. Epilogues are great because you can give a happily ever after without the hassle of not meeting the expectations of your audience. Instead, we, the audience, get to dream up how they lived out the rest of their lives. A prequel would be awesome as we would finally get to understand the hints presented to us about Mrs. Stone. However, it can be difficult to keep continuity unless it has been thoroughly thought of before and especially after the publication of the text that the prequel is predating. If you truly want to continue the story of the trio, go ahead, as authors should write about what they and not their audience want to write about. I personally think either writing the prequel or moving on are the best choices. Good luck, and I’m excited to get my hands on Champion’s Wrath!
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Thank you. You’ve articulated the challenge quite well :)
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Sir either one of those paths would no doubt lead to amazing stories .. but of course bc of constant references to her exploits and past sir .. I would love to hear Mrs. Stone’s (no doubt) incredible story sir.. thank you for making December awesome the last couple years . Thank you for letting us be a part of Augums journey ..
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Thank you, Kevin, I appreciate your input and glad you’re enjoying my work :)
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I’m going to play devil’s advocate. I want stories about the trio. I feel delving too deep into Mrs Stones past will remove some of shroud if enigma around her. She is so fantastic because of the site of mystery around her. Of course continue to expand on her story as it involves the trio but only where helps their character develop.
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Thanks for your input, James! I’ve always wanted to write her story one way or another, and I want to do it in a way that doesn’t kill the mystique. You’ll see what I mean should I choose that avenue. And don’t worry, the trio’s story will continue as well, just maybe after a year break if anything ;)
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I really agree with James C’s comment. Too little mystery remains in many of these series, the light is too bright on their stories! Great women characters are often cloaked in mystery and allure. :)
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Fair enough, R.Adams. But should I delve into Anna’s story, I would do it in such a way that would keep her mystique intact. You’ll see what I mean should I choose that avenue :)
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I just found your books on Audible and I’ve listened to the first series and half-way thru the second one and I am enjoying them. Maybe a story about Mrs. Stone which could then set up the plot line for the trio in the future as adults.
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Thanks for weighing in, Robert, and I’m glad you’re enjoying my work. Do you have any favorite scenes? Any favorite characters? I’m always curious.
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I’m so excited for this last book, I’m a huge fan of both The Arinthian Line and Fury of a rising dragon, and I feel like they really capture the spirit of a true coming of age story. Thank you for the amazing stories and I’m looking forward to reading your future books.
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Thank you, Richard, that means a lot :)
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Perhaps a few chapters on Mrs. Stone and some of her escapades as a youth as a lead-in to the continuing saga of the trio and some tidbits tossed in throughout the book would be a good way to go.
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That’s certainly one of the options on the table, yes.
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