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Wow...it finally feels like things are getting rolling.

So, where am I standing at the moment? Between workshop seminars, bedrooms flooding and the otherworldly chaos that life can throw at us sometimes, I've managed to get at least six chapters edited. I've added a few more scenes and a few more things to give the characters a more unique voice.

I have also managed to get in touch with my good friend Reena Bains, the basis for my character of Grace Heartilly, to do a cover for my book, which she should hopefully have done for December. Thankfully for me, she's agreed to do my cover, which is a huge honor and a privilege. Reena is an incredibly talented artist and the only person that I could think of to ask. The fact that she's agreed has made me happier than words can ever express.

I am also in the process of trying to think of a title for this saga. It's hard, I have to confess, trying to find something that will suit the story but pack a punch. There's such a rich tapestry I have here with Mirella, and I am really very thankful for everybody's support during this incredibly rewarding process. Somewhere along the way, Mirella became something of my vicarious daughter, a character that I relate and am attached to. It's a great feeling.

Mirella's saga is now going to span into five books, detailing her struggles and the decline of her world. It's a bold statement, but I'd like to think she's something of a Michael Corleone character, someone who is always changing, always torn between that side of trying to do right and the other side of being sucked into their environment. It's a difficult dichotomy, but I think it's a great way to look at character development.

Also, I'm starting to draft up the thank yous and acknowledgements for the beginning of the book. I have a lot of people to thank for their patience, their love and their support. I've also got a lot of bands to thank, as giving the characters specific musicians to listen to helped me develop them into different characters.

More updates are on the way, but at the moment, I'm just adding new scenes and editing. I'm also contemplating putting up another preview, but I'm unsure of what passage.