For my third book in the cryptozoology & craft beer series I was going to create my own creature. I figured less research in the prior body of knowledge that way. I had one idea and it could fit, but it wasn't completely hooking me. I created a second creature but again, meh. Both caused me to sit around for 3 months without writing anything except occasional notes trying to make the creatures fit.

Yesterday I was reading a web page that collects obscure cryptids and surprisingly there was one in Arizona. I immediately liked it and thought of ways that I could use it. So now I think I am switching gears. The only challenge is in book 2 I planted a sculpture of a centaur made by a local Native tribe. That was a lead in for book 3. Now I have to figure out how to spin that.

Also I think I need a cover artist that can draw. The guy I have been using designs covers with clipart, but I don't think he can draw what I am looking for. Anyone want to take a shot at being a cover artist? :-)