Getting back into Writing Mode

By Lee Stephen

Being out of the public loop myself for the past month, I wanted to take an opportunity in this newsletter to get everyone up to speed on what I'm doing, where Epic and Hero stand, and what's in store for the future.

Lindsey and I have returned from our Honeymoon and are happily getting adjusted to married life. Every week brings new progress in our journey of creating a household, and we're having the time of our lives with it. From grocery shopping to furniture shopping, there's a lot that's needed to get done. We're getting there!

It goes without saying that Hero has taken a back seat throughout most of June. With the month coming to an end and the start of July before us, it's time to kick things back into high gear. As it stands, Hero is approximately 165,000 words long. I am still hopeful that, when everything is finished, the book will rest under 170,000 words total. That might mean some trimming and cutting is in order; I'll make those decisions as I come to them. Rest assured, though: you will be getting one big chunk of literature.

Fall is going to be a very exciting time for Epic and its fans, so if you've been waiting for a reason to get pumped up, you won't have to wait very much longer. Expect a tidal wave of news in the near future, from artwork, to first looks, to release dates. We might even have a special announcement for the holiday season.

Once again, thank you all for the dedication you've shown to this series and community, and for the warm congratulations I've received in light of my marriage. It has all meant the world.

Warm wishes to you all,
Lee Stephen