I’m deep into Rise of the Variel (Dragons Oath Book 4) — currently working on chapter 15. Of course, whether it’s still chapter 15 when the book is finished remains to be seen!

This chapter has been one of the most challenging to write so far. It involves the fulfillment of a major prophecy introduced earlier in the series, and while I can’t say what it is (no spoilers here!), I can say it’s been emotionally tough. Saying goodbye to characters who’ve been with me since Book 1 isn’t easy.

I procrastinated. Last week, I only wrote half the chapter and stopped. I knew what was coming, and I didn’t want to face it. But thanks to the writing goals I’ve set, and the accountability I have with my writer friends and readers, I finally sat down and started writing again yesterday.

And something wonderful happened. As I worked through it, I discovered new layers in the story, and managed to slip in a reminder of another, rather ominous prophecy from Sages of Tachnir. Now we just have to wait for that particular shoe to drop…

Writing can be hard, but moments like these remind me why I love storytelling. With any luck (and a bit more determination), I should finish the draft of chapter 15 today.

#BookLovers #ReadersOfFantasy #FantasyReaders #BookUpdates #BehindTheScenes #WritersJourney #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #WritersOfInstagram #WritersOfTwitter #WritingUpdate #AuthorLife #WorkInProgress