End of January / technically beginning of February update! Another long one, so here goes.
So far my plan of obliterating the first chunk of the book (more or less) is working out. It’s taking a lot longer than I planned, and I’m even adding stuff that was meant for book 2 for the sake of world-building. Here’s the basics of the changes for no other reason than why NOT tell y’all. In bullet-point format, for the cool kids (spelled "kool kidz" if you’re not whack).
- First four chapters have become first five. Fewer words per chapter, more down to earth dialogue that fits my style. There’s a much stronger sense of respect, teamwork, camaraderie, and / or dislike between all characters.
- The Counterbalance are a faction that is basically this world’s cops. Daytime is ruled by mass-hypnotism, so crime is ultra-low. At night? S*** gets dangerous and wild, and this group handles it. In each major metropolis, the faction goes by a slightly different name. Stone-State’s crew is known as the Igneous Counterbalance (IC for short).
- Constable Henrov Renker leads the IC. She’s smart, has a limp, and hates (HATES) Saints. Captain Hanyan Hays is already in the novel later on, but I like him and wanted to put him in earlier. These two additions have expanded the conversations that take place in the early parts of the book in cool ways.
Okay, that’s the major stuff I wanted to say. Figured to do some kind of update since my thoughts are constantly on this project. I’ll update again in about a month. Also, the older you get, the more you realize that time is the greatest commodity you have to use properly. Those of you who follow me or Blurred Weaponry and read this update have given me your precious time, and I appreciate it immensely.
Thank you, and I look forward to sharing some of the surprises and content I’m working on soon (this update was twice as long until I realized I’m giving everything away too soon ^_^).
Peace out,
Michael V.
