Two Paths
To my relief, people seemed to enjoy spending time in Gus’s head. I guess that means the short story is a go. Good thing because I’ve already written three chapters and have a vague idea of what direction her story will take.
The change in perspective did exactly as I’d hoped and gave me a glimpse into the ending for Firebird 6. A re-read of the first draft also reminded me of all those pesky loose threads that still need to be tied up. Now I simply have to finish what I started.
I was due to start the second draft of Firebird 6 July 1st but took the last week and the one before to hammer out some of Gus’s narrative. As per usual, I never do things the easy way and am now finding myself both wanting to finish Gus’s story–and Kira’s. At the same time.
It’s going to be interesting to see how I manage this.
At the moment the plan is to release Firebird 6 later this year. Before you ask–I do not have an eta as to when it will publish. That will not be on my radar until the second draft is fully done. Until then, too many things can impact the schedule. Including–extensive rewrites of the current narrative. I don’t think that will be necessary but seemingly small, innocuous decisions early on in the narrative can sometimes mean enormous, time consuming fixes later on.
The original plan was to post Gus’s story with a chapter a week on the blog in the lead up to that release. Not sure how well that will work out. Especially since I now know that some of what happens will be spoilers for Firebird 6. Particularly the ending.
In retrospect, it may have been better not to have these stories take place parallel to each other. Too late now. I’m too in love with what I’m attempting to change course now.
We’ll see what the future brings. For now, I’ll start rewrites for Firebird 6 tomorrow. Hopefully, I’ll get that squared away before circling back to Gus.
Or everything will snowball and I’ll start getting up at the crack of dawn before the twins awake so I can write like a fiend.
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Responses to “Two Paths”
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Good luck with the writing especially around the twins.
Looking forward to both entries in the series as always.
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When the âmuse of inspirationâ strikes you have to go with the flow. Love everything you writeđ¤Kira and Gus story will be epic.
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Firts, I trust that you can do it and I am morehhen looking forward to the result!! Now,I don’t like how final this all sounds. Is FB 6 going to be the last of the Firebird chronicles?? Like, the last last??? Pls no! Pls kindly, with a litten love in your heart, consider taking Ilona Andrews’s Kate Daniels Series with 20+ books as an example and give us many many more Kira books!! I am not nearly done with being in her headđ *bows head and backs away with raised hands* respectfully please..
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Your instincts have been wrong so far….so Sally forth on the wings of inspiration!
Yay! And thank you!!!! In advance đ
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If it’s in parallel then maybe it’s part of Book 6.
i like gus!
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Haven’t…Haven’t been wrong
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As long as we get a Firebird this year, Iâd consider anything else a very happy bonus! Thank you a thousand times for giving us this world to escape into.
And excited to learn more about the 43 with Gusâ POV. Love her already.
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I am so so so excited. For Gus and Kiera. And so very impressed with how you manage twins and writing. đ
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Iâm so excited!!!
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I don’t think I’m ready to part with kira and this world yet. The thought that we’ll have to part with it fills me with immense sadness. But still very excited for the next book! Reading the little snippets have sated some of the anticipation but still very much looking forward to it <3
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I don’t think I’m ready to part with kira and this world yet. The thought that we’ll have to part with it fills me with immense sadness. But still very excited for the next book! Reading the little snippets have sated some of the anticipation but still very much looking forward to it <3
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Trying to patiently wait for Firebird 6 so happy if it comes out this year.
Excited to hear more from Gus POV. Get to hear more about the 43. Thank you for the FB6 snippets and Gus POV.
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Release 6 and then release Gus. Hey girl! Iâll buy a short story from you. They donât all have to be a bazillion pages.
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+100
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Oh, no. This sounds like there will not be a Firebird 7. I have read all of your series; but this one is my favorite.
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How exciting. All those voices working to make an amazing story. I loved the insight from the other side of the 43. It’s just amazing world building and a very large galaxy, or perhaps a very small one? YAY!
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Your Firebird series is my favorite! I am so excited to get my hands on book 6 and use it as the opportunity to re-read the whole series before itâs released. I have read everything youâve written since discovering The Pathfinderâs Way, and love Kira and Jin and this world the most.
I loved the snippets of the 43 that youâve given us. Especially Selene and Gusâ stories. I really hope we get more glimpses or even maybe a Selene x Alexander or Gus x Ryan novella!
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Best books and storylines. take the time you need. I will practice my patience. I will practice my patience. I will practice my patience. I will practice my patience. I will practice my patience.
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