Grey Wolf: Blog

We've just about reached the halfway point of posting for Book 2 (barring any major chapter reorganizations in the editing process, which is still underway for just over thirty chapters).

Book 2 ends in early July at chapter 117. Yes, that makes it 58 chapters for just under 7 months and 59 chapters for just over 4 months. It's an eventful spring!

Writing is continuing on Book 3. No idea yet how long it'll be nor any ETA, but I do expect it to begin publishing immediately on the heels of Book 2.

Several readers have asked questions about Dave Winton. Briefly, Dave was one of Steve's best friends in his first go-round at life. From high school all the way to 2021, they were friends, companions, even 'family of choice'. Shared vacations, innumerable dinners, visiting each others' houses. Even (with his ex-wife) introducing Dave to his wife and encouraging them to get together. That's why events relating to Dave matter.

One of my editors and I are considering a cast of characters. I'll post another blog on the idea sometime soon. It sounds like a great idea, but can be tricky to actually create and maintain and nearly inevitably means a risk of spoilers.

It's Angie's birthday today. I won't say which birthday it is...

Everyone gets a present Sunday in the form of an extra posting.

Thanks as always to all of my readers, and especially to those who've written to me with comments (whether large or small). I appreciate it. Thanks!

As a few very attentive readers noted, today - June 21, 2021 - is the day my main character, Steve, finds himself in the path of a runaway truck, leading to a most surprising outcome.

I don't have a bonus chapter for you today, but today's chapter is pretty important in its own right, and there are some other opportunities coming up. I didn't want to miss commenting on this important date, though.

And, if you do happen into the path of a runaway truck, today or any day (hopefully not!), may it bring you a second chance at life, love, happiness, and growth. Worked for Steve!

Hi everyone! Nothing earth-shattering here, but you'll notice a couple of style changes starting with Chapter 36 of Book 2, and eventually these will be incorporated into prior chapters as I update existing text.

The first change is the addition of the day of the week to the dates given at the beginning of each day. One of my editors suggested this, and it seems like a good way to keep connected with what's going on. Often it's obvious which day of the week a certain day is, but not always.

The second change is that what was formerly 'OK' is now 'okay'. Another editor suggested that, and it feels better. I've been dragging my feet on making the change, but it's a good time to bite the bullet. I'll have to go through and edit, and there may be occasional misses.

As always, if you have suggestions, thoughts, feedback, whatever - please let me know!

Following up on the question I asked yesterday - all of the feedback has been positive on moving to the morning. If you don't like that, for whatever reason, please do let me know - this weekend is an experiment. If feedback continues to be positive I'll leave it at mornings.

Thank you all again for your continuing support and readership!