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If you are interested in which projects are in the works and want a peek at what they are about, read on. They are listed in the order of when they were started and do not reflect when they will be completed or released. Release dates are given where known.
Book 4 of the Moirean Tapestry
Lapidus has spent lifetimes travelling the Earth and exploring the cultures that have emerged since the Thinkers left. Throughout his journey, he has felt uneasy. The memories that had been brought back to him by Ashyina have sat uneasily in his mind since Altruvia and Graiylin brought out the truth. When he arrives in a village on the shores of Lake Baikal, a shaman sees more of him than Lapidus thought was possible for one of the Children. Together, they begin to uncover the truth of Lapidus' past and retrieve memories that had once been stolen from him.
As those memories return, he becomes increasingly confused by flashes of events he has never witnessed. He knows these new memories are not his. Worse yet, they show that his new friends Altruvia and Graiylin might be in danger. They might be at the mercy of a Thinker he has not seen since the Whispering War. These visions lead him away from Baikal and back west where he comes face to face with Lilith. Has he learned the ultimate truth or been lured into a trap?
Style/Genre/Time Period: This will continue in the same style as the rest of The Moirean Tapestry with one exception. While the books so far have followed several characters simultaneously, this book will focus entirely upon Lapidus. It will contain mostly fantasy and almost no science fiction. The time period will be approximately 4,000 years ago. The locations will be Lake Baikal, Siberia and Turkey.
Status of this project: research and outline complete
The Mintharch Rebellion
A Dominican inquisitor unknowingly passes through a magical barrier. It has protected a hidden tribe in the Spreewald of thirteenth-century Germany. This secret culture challenges the foundations of his religious beliefs while his presence threatens the existence of the tribe itself.
Style/Genre/Time Period: Third person telling with only one (possibly two) perspectives. Historical fantasy that takes place 13th Century Germany.
Status of this project: research and outline complete, writing started
Fire Dancer
Lorian is a member of a sisterhood in a volcanic world. She and the other Fire Dancers work their magic to guide the flows away from inhabited lands. When Fire Dancers start dying, Lorian begins a search for answers. On her journey, the flows become more volatile and her attempt to save a man named Rogen almost gets her killed. As she tries to figure out her mistakes, she comes to learn that not everyone wants to be saved. Some want to bring an end to the Fire Dancers.
Style/Genre/Time Period: Third person telling from the perspective of only one main character. It will be fantasy and romance (my first proper experiment with that genre). The setting and time period are entirely fictional.
Status of this project: research and outline complete, writing started
The Art of the Moirean Tapestry
This project will likely be completed over several years and not released until the last of The Moirean Tapestry books is available. It will be an artbook containing character and location designs with additional information.
Style/Genre/Time Period: Picture book for fans that will contain content from every book in The Moirean Tapestry series.
Status of this project: page outlines and templates complete, character and landscape sketches started.