Something that I’ve learned as I plot and write the stories of The Ansgari Rebellion, is that stories are more a living creation than a static work.

While the core of the series has remained essentially the same, many of the details have morphed and changed.

Characters have walked into the story from out of nowhere and insinuated themselves as cornerstones of the books in which they reside and those that follow.

Plot points have moved, from the beginning of the series, to the middle, and now to the end.

Even though I am a meticulous plotter, typically drawing up a book’s outline by chapter well before I start writing it, I’ve learned the benefits of being flexible with my story. My style has developed into a sort of hybrid: still heavily plotter, but with just enough pantser to allow for more story to develop and grow on its own.

In production news, The Centaur Incursion is underway! I’ve got 1,000 words written and more ready to come out as soon as I get a chance to sit down. Also, The Hydra Offensive is more than halfway through the first round of paper edits. I plan on putting it through a second round, in which I’ll break the chapters down by POV rather than by chapter order.

I’ll be looking for beta readers soon, so if you’re interested let me know!