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18 April 2013
Legacy Progress Report
Life rarely goes as we plan it to. Four years ago, I wanted to release a prequel to the Chronicles of Seven that would blow the reader's mind. Thankfully that didn't happen because I remember the book I had written back then and it wasn't what this book is now. Legacy in 2008 was scattered and forced and not true to the plot that I have established through Awakening and Resurrection. I think of the first draft of Legacy as a shotgun blast with pellets everywhere.
Legacy 2013 is so much better. I added so many pieces and subplots and ambiance. It is more real and alive than it was before. The biggest thing I think that sticks out with this draft is the richness of the characters and the depth of the story line.
When I originally wrote Legacy, I didn't know Ulrich that well and I hadn't established Cassie as deeply in his life. Now the early days of their relationship are told in what I hope is a vibrant way. I hope that I have done them justice, as well as Tiernan and Breanna.
I'm in the last stages of writing right now and I plan to get this version of Legacy to my cold readers in a couple of weeks. After that comes the editing process, which can take a little while. My husband is working on a cover design that should do Legacy justice. I will have a teaser soon.
At the same time, I'm writing the next novel in the Chronicles, Scandal. I'm very excited for this novel and the one that follows it. The plan for Scandal is an October release, but I'm being honest with myself and it might be November. Sadly, I won't be participating in Nanowrimo this year.
While you're waiting for me to finish writing, you may want to pick up City Of Bones by Cassandra Clare or Fallen by Lauren Kate. Both are amazing novels and City of Bones is coming to the big screen on August 23. I will be sitting in my local movie theater for the midnight premiere!
Happy reading!
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