JDM Sr. B-day: So a preview
🕑 Added 2025-10-09 13:21:15 +0000 UTCAs it's my birthday, I thought I would drop in here with some funzies.
Yes, the story is about to expand in scope quite a bit.
Yes, Hollis was attacked by a Changeling.
No, he's not dead, and while I wanted to reach out and give you an early chapter because of the cliffhanger, I'm still waiting on feedback from my betareaders.
It's true, I've hit 40, which is a far longer road in life than I ever expected I'd travel. I figured after my time in Afghanistan, I'd be dead by 38. So many problems. But I persevere.
A LOT of answers are about to hit next chapter, things I've held back for a lot of the book, that will affect the entirety of the series immediately after. 90% of them were planned from the beginning, with 10% things popping up as I write.
You'll learn about what's on the fourth floor of the Foundry soonish. I'm planning on knocking out most of my Chekov's guns here pretty soon.
To answer a private question publicly, Bella doesn't really like Adya. It's not a weird bestiality thing, more a younger sister not appreciating someone horning in on her territory (being Cass).
And that's it. I think I did something like this last year as well. I figure answering a few questions, giving some previews, and throwing a few wrenches into where the story goes is fun. Though I do have to warn you, the relaxing, solve the cities problems storyline is about to undergo a dramatic shift as we reach the climax of the book. That's perfectly normal, and I get to see everyone's reactions as many truths come to light. I'm deep into my planning on book 2, with the book's catalyst being the only nebulous figure, and I have up to book 4 loosely planned, with the end of book 6 (the final one) already planned.
Thanks, and thank you for reading.
Comments
Joshua David Mullenary
Thank you very much.
Maximus
Happy Birthday! 🎉
Joshua David Mullenary
That's a fair analysis. Keep in mind, from how long it's been since they had a new QuestWright, and how much responsibility he's taken on, this isn't a HUGE leap. But you're right, this will be hard on him. He's going to have to change.
CherMi
Happy Birthday! It feels like Cass isn't ready for anything serious happening. I mean not in mindset (although that too), but in abilities. I'd be much happier if all the stuff went down after he studied his books to some sort of satisfaction, was over level 10 and got more clearance to know secrets. But I guess not, so I'll just trust you not to wrong him (too much).
