Two-Thirds Done With Book Six!
I've just hit 66k words on Book Six, tentatively titled Shattered Knight. I've been going great with the various subplots (Francis Barlbent, Toby Fanshawe) and just about have those wrapped up. Now I have to actually focus on the main part of the story--Morgan and Marissa's (and Wyvrndell's, of course) piece of the action. I've been a bit stuck on this, but I think I'm finally getting something of a breakthrough. Fingers crossed.
In other news, I've made a couple of changes to the Knight Out On the Town Schedule for 2026. Ocean State RenFaire rejected my application (2nd year running) and so we're replacing that venue with Upstate RenFaire in Norwich, NY (near Oneonta, which means Brooks BBQ is in the offing!!!!). Also, I've gotten word that Royal & Rogues Festival (Rome, NY) is not happening this year, so that one is also off the schedule. But we still have lots of shows for you to catch us at before the season is over.
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