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This third book will be the death of me, I swear...
Aka: "Meanwhile, in this episode of Jenni's Keyboard Drama..."
*finishes chapter after 3โ4 attempts*
"Hey, I really ought to write *key conversation*, even though it happens off-screen for ๐ฏ-legit narrative reasons"
*writes conversation*
*realises that whole ****ing chapter needs re-writing again*
*cries*
Slow progress is still progress, dammit
It's been a hot second (i.e. an ungodly amount of time) since I posted anything to do with my third and final AoD-sequel novel. Suffice to say I'm genuinely uncomfortable talking about the progress โ or lack thereof โ of WIPs, especially when they've been WIPs for so long they've started sprouting little purple tendrils and have knotted together into a Lovecraftian horror under the sink.
This is in no small part because of my ongoing health issues. Privacy is very important to me, but it's also no secret that I'm disabled with multiple chronic conditions. I'd hoped, back at the launch of Path of the Black Alchemist in the summer of 2023, to have wrapped up this project and published the final book by Christmas. Or at least spring 2024. Or the next Christmas for certain.
Life, of course, has had other ideas...
The important thing is that the third book IS coming and I AM making progress โ even though at times it feels so unbearably slow that it's in danger of being overtaken by hibernating snails. It's no coincidence that part of Lara Croft's arc in this story is about coming to terms with her limitations and accepting/offering help; a huge part of my own life's journey has involved deconstructing my internalised ableism and learning that it's okay โ even necessary โ to embrace support from others. We're so conditioned to be perfect little self-sufficient, independent individuals that reaching out during hard times can automatically make us feel like a failure.
In reality, nothing could be further from the truth... as Lara finds out the hard way.
Another factor of this challenge is trying to reach out more online. To connect and grow with other creative minds. Hence, this post. Fatigue/energy limitations are a HUGE part of my daily life, so setting spoons aside purely for this is a Big Deal (TM) for me. Tumblr feels like a safer, more welcoming place to write more of these long-form musings than other SM platforms, so we'll see. It's counterproductive for me to make grandious promises about posting every day, or even every week, but it'd be cool to reach out more and try to open up a little after so long retreating into myself these past few years.
I'm also considering (but haven't yet committed to) sharing my works over on AoE. On the one hand, it's more work in the short term. But on the other, I'm seeing a lot of engagement and encouragement in the AoE community even here on Tumblr. Those of you who use it regularly: what would you recommend?
Bon chance xxx
Seriously, knock yourselves out with my full blessing xxx ๐ฅฐโค๏ธ๐ช
reblog if youโre okay with people writing fanfics of your fanfics and/or fanfics inspired by your fanfics
Another AoD book fest! Honestly, if I was going to share EVERY book that's influenced my AoD sequel novels, we'd be here all week. But here's a few more that have had a significant impact! Enjoy ๐ฅฐ
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Path of the Black Alchemist was accompanied by lots of bonus materials in the Appendices. Rest assured, there's more on the way when the third and final, as-yet-untitled book in my AoD sequel trilogy is released!
What bonus goodies are YOU looking forward to seeing?
Check out the Appendices, and download my books for free, from my website: jrmilward.com
Shout out toย @dean_kopriย for the INCREDIBLE music! ๐ถโค๏ธ๐ถโค๏ธ๐ถโค๏ธ๐ถ
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Research the Nephilim, you said. It's just another Biblical topic, you said...
Seriously, the number of conspiracy theories, whacky rabbit holes, and outright colonialism/racism I've had to wade through on this subject is WILD ๐ฐ Tread with care!
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We all know AoD is bursting with unique lore, courtesy of the one-and-only Murti Schofield, but what other places do I draw inspiration from when writing my sequel novels? Here's a few...
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[ Crystal Shaman ] - Tribal Ambient Music - Meditation, Focus and Harmony
After a long hiatus, Iโm finally getting back to the writing mindset to continue AoDโs story. Wish me luck! xxย