Why I’m not finishing Steven’s series (right now)…

Answer: I’m not a machine.

When other characters have stories to tell in my head, I go with those. I’ve written eleven other books, plus a book of extras, since I released Number Seven in 2013. So I’m not as prolific as some other authors. (As a side note, eight of those books I’ve written since 2013 have over 100,000 words.) I have a full-time job, am completely self-reliant and have had some hardships in the past few years.

The characters who have inspired me since 2013 are Livvy, Jon, Max, Callen, Trey, Will, Shea and Coley. Steven has not. Renee has not. Kaydra has not. I’m not going to write an uninspired book or series.

Believe me, I see my sales. I know people aren’t as interested in the characters who interest me; it’s a hard pill to swallow. That being said, I’m doing something my soul needs to do for me to stay healthy and happy as a person.

Someday, maybe readers’ tastes and the voices in my head will align. Until then, I’m just going to keep doing what I’m doing… and I’m going to stop calling Number Seven a prequel. I understand it’s misleading when I have no ETA for a follow-up.

A part of me feels the need to apologize, but… I feel like I’ve still given so much of myself over the years that an apology isn’t really needed. Instead, I’ll thank you for reading and for your patience between any releases I do have.

Peace and love, always.

Number Seven is now a Kindle ebook! 99¢

Make sure you add this funny, sexy short story (16.000 words) to your collection! Number Seven is the prequel to Steven Holland’s series, which will hopefully begin showing up in ebook stores in 2015!

Right now, it’s sitting at #46 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Contemporary Fiction > Short Stories. If we can get it to the top 10 of this list in June, I will have a giveaway for five signed paperbacks of Number Seven! After you’ve purchased your copy, comment on this post or on the corresponding Facebook post to be entered to win.*

In a new state, embarking on a new career, Steven Holland feels lost. Brothers Jacks and Matty want nothing but the best for their little brother, but they sense he might need a distraction provided by a new friend. Setting aside his desire for some permanence in his life, he ventures out for a night of temporary entertainment. What he finds is the beginning of something he won’t soon forget.

* There will only be a drawing if Number Seven makes it to the top 10 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Contemporary Fiction > Short Stories!