Book 3 Update and more!

This might be one of my more random posts, however I thought I'd simply let the flow take me wherever it needs to.

A lot of my other posts have been about my first two books, which is completely normal as they're physical works and not just stories floating around in my head. However, I have a LOT of stories in my head, and not enough time to get them down on Word. But I guess that's the rush of today's modern world, always needing to finish something on time; deadlines, exam dates, publication times etc. The list goes on. But why don't we just take the time we want, rather than setting ourselves unattainable goals?

Hence, my post today. I guess my brain is trying to tell me something, and this is it: I have been writing Book 3 (working title: Ascent to Ash) since the start of the year, and its almost November... and I only have about eleven or twelve chapters done. To me, who finished Book 2 in a year, this seems like a set-back, but if I really think about it, there's no such thing as the perfect time to write a book! The book takes the time it needs, and besides, people have lives, too! By lives I mean cultural events, catch ups with family and friends, 'me-time', leisure etc. etc. ... now where was I going with this? Or have I understood my own message?

On another random note, I had a fabulous book idea the other day and wanted to share it with you. I will add it to my 'Upcoming Books' page, but here's a sneaky first peek! I'm even considering writing it once I finish The Hidden Celestials, because I liked it THAT much.

If I had to write title for it, it would be called: Oath of Love & Blood.

To the right, an image of Laryssa and Wilfryd!

And if I had to write a blurb, e voila:

Laryssa, daughter of a soon-to-be traitorous lord, has never felt that the world of womanly duties was her place in the world. Instead, she learns to fight with the boys in her village and a knight that takes pity on her. She never would have thought that her secret skill would be useful until the day war breaks out between her father and his allies, and the crown. Laryssa is mistakenly taken for a boy and recruited to the army. Owen, her best friend and a newly-made knight, is taken also, and together they are dragged into battle. After watching Owen get brutally slain, and not being able to do anything, Laryssa unwittingly saves the life of another young man, Wilfryd, who just happens to be the new king... A story of secrets, courtly intrigue and forbidden romance begins. Taking on her slain best friend's name, she strives to stay away from Wilfryd, who could destroy her... but is it her life or her heart she's more worried about?

There's a lot more to the whole story, obviously, but plenty of information and spoilers, too, for you to nibble on! I actually had this idea while relaxing during an acupuncture session, and the whole story played out in my head like a movie and wouldn't stop replaying until I had written it down. That's usually how I get my story ideas, during moments of relaxation and deep thought stages - I'm pretty sure Einstein had impressive break-throughs just before going to sleep, or in the bath. Not that I'm comparing myself to Einstein, but this is a given fact that when we allow ourselves to relax, that we have 'light-bulb' moments. I'm sure you all have plenty of examples!

Anyway, that's my ramble finished. If you have made it this far, here's an imaginary sticker as well as deep praise from yours truly,

- Andra