There are always a few high points when writing a book – obviously, when you type ‘the end’; when you get the cover; when you get the book; and another is when you finally figure out the title. Now, some people know the title when they start writing, and that’s useful too, but when you’ve been writing for six months (plus the odd few months of not writing) and you don’t have a title, coming up with one is rather satisfying.

So, welcome to the final book of the 30 Stones Saga – EVOLUTION.  I’m happy with this name (but I’m not foolish enough to think it may not change). It’s a fitting way to finish up the six book series because book six will herald another evolution for the world of Eigrae. It won’t be as dramatic as the introduction of magic into the world, but it will be significant nonetheless.

Another series in the world of Eigrae is on my schedule – but I’m going to diverge into The Shambles for a bit first. When we come back to Eigrae post-30 Stones, we will find a world much more comfortable with magic, and where magic is much more common – but in many ways very different than what we have now. In a way, the 30 Stones Saga has been providing all the back-story that future books will draw upon.

In other news, 2021 is shaping up to be a younger brother to 2020 – but with a vaccine, hopefully it won’t involve so much indoors time. That being said, the outlook for comic-cons is tenuous at best. I know some folks are trying to have them in February, and while I’d like to take part, I don’t think we’re at the point yet where that is a good idea. For those vendors who actually make a living doing shows, perhaps the math is different. I am, however, happy to be taking part in Steppin Out 2021 in Blacksburg, Virginia in August. As an outdoor show this makes a lot more sense – and by August I’m hoping a lot more people will have had a chance to avail themselves of a vaccination.

Until next time, thanks for dropping in to check up on what’s going on here and we’ll see you next time. Stay safe.