Some books are easy: a walk in the park on a summer’s day, a stroll through a friendly neighborhood, a sprint to a finish line. As a writer, you barely break a sweat and wonder what all the fuss was about. This writing stuff is easy! Why don’t I put out twelve titles a year?
Other books remind me of why. They are a marathon through a swamp filled with alligators—hungry alligators—where somebody has hidden the damned finish line and won’t tell me where it is. Meanwhile, a hurricane blows through and trees crash down onto my head and there are piranhas. Lots and lots of piranhas.
Would you care to guess which this is?
I am glad to report that I have found the finish line and am limping toward it, with a mostly eaten left leg and an alligator attached to my butt. Or, to put it another way, I have completed everything except the finale, and am about to start work on that. But I also haven’t taken a day off in a month, my eyes are starting to cross, and I am beginning to giggle uncontrollably.
Past experience has proven that this is not a good thing.
I am therefore throwing in the towel, and declaring that I am taking Monday off. I plan to sleep a lot and eat pie. Tuesday morning, I will be back at the salt mine, and hope to make some rapid progress. But even if not, the book will be out soon, as I simply don’t have much left. The battles are fought and the plot holes are vanquished, and it is just a matter of putting words on a page, which is usually the easy part. I say usually, because nothing has been easy lately.
Damned piranhas.
I will make an announcement as soon as the book is done, to let those of you who wish to read it know that it’s available. I do not think that day will be Saturday, however, although it isn’t out of the realm of possibility. But then neither is me winning the lottery, and that hasn’t happened yet, either.
I will keep you informed.
I have been reading your books for years and years and years and still get just as excited and impatient to read each and every book that comes out! I will wait however long it takes to read your next book!!!
I wouldn’t have had the time to read before the end of next week anyways, so the delay is actually good for me (selfish, I know, but it’s true). If you have leftover pie from monday, it might work as a booster breakfast on tuesday ;-). Or keep some of it to feed it to the piranhas later! *waits paitently and very excited*
No worries!! It’s always worth the wait for your books!
I hope you’ve shaken the Man eating fishes and can’t wait to read it!
Just take your time and don’t over do it. It is a joy to read your books, but your health is more important. I also hope you are having fun writing your books because they are a lot of fun for me to read. Stay happy and healthy.
I love your books and can’t wait to read this one. Hope the piranhas didn’t get you!
I had the release date marked on my calendar. So I looked constantly throughout the day for the book. I guess I should have checked your websites news feed. Thank you for the update. Please rest up.
My sisters and I enjoy your books the first Saturday after it is out we are going to sit down and have brownies warm from the oven with ice cream melted on top, a glass of wine and read the book to each other.
I. An hardly wait, sounds exciting!
Audio listener here, i know you are busy with the piranhas and butt gators, but i was wondering if you knew how long after Ignite is published that we are likely to see an audio version? Also is Junk Magic getting an Audio release?
Junk Magic is about half done at this stage, so when I am finished with it, I will ask about an audio book. But I don’t like to do that when they can’t read the book to decide. As far as Ignite goes, I just made a blog post about cutting it in two, in order to make publishing it possible (it is a hefty baby). I don’t know what the audio people are going to do yet. They may go ahead and record it as one big book, or they may cut it as well. As soon as I know that, I will have a better idea about when it might be out.
I hope the alligator lets up soon. Thanks for writing your stories, they’ve been a nice respite during COVID and before. Please know you are appreciated. Also, nice new website. 😁
Thanks for your hard work! I am always looking forward to each and every book of yours. It does not matter how long it takes, a masterpiece isnt build in a day! ❤️ Take care
It’s definitely been a year of piranhas. Actually, I think that’s the only thing 2020 didn’t have…
Looking forward to the book when it is available :)
Uhhggg! I can’t wait! 😆
But no, actually I am so excited for it, and would rather you take the time to get the story “just right” and to preserve the well-being of a much beloved author!
Many lucks to you!
Where can I purchase the new books if not Kindle Amazon?
I just made an update about this. You can find it here: https://karenchance.com/update-2-ignite-the-fire/
You will be able to get the book form Amazon, as well as most other retailers. Thank you for your interest!
I hope you can finish the book soon. I can’t wait to find out what’s going on with this trio.
From México, I wish you health and love
I just made an update about this. You can find it here: https://karenchance.com/update-2-ignite-the-fire/
Thank you for your interest!
Sending tons of love and strength!!! I absolutely love this story and can’t wait to find out what happens next. I am loving Cassie’s development in strength and character.
Incase you just needed some kind words,
You rock!!!
Thank you so much! Kind words are always appreciated. I just made an update about this. You can find it here: https://karenchance.com/update-2-ignite-the-fire/
Thank you for your note. :-)
I was looking for my Cassie fix and Amazon (who I hate buying from but its easy) doesn’t have it yet. I knew it was due but its not there and I went searching to find out if there was something I was missing. Turns out you are working as hard as you can to bring it to us. Whilst I am waiting and hoping for instant transportation to Cassie’s world, I want you to enjoy creating it for us. If you could let us know when maybe, it might be ready, that would be awesome. Thank you
I just made an update about this. You can find it here: https://karenchance.com/update-2-ignite-the-fire/
Thank you for your interest! I am sorry about the delay and hope you will enjoy it. :-)
Any update
I just made an update about this. You can find it here: https://karenchance.com/update-2-ignite-the-fire/
Thank you for your interest!
Could we have an update on Ignite the Fire please?
I just made an update about this. You can find it here: https://karenchance.com/update-2-ignite-the-fire/
Thank you for your interest!
Hey, I hope you’re doing okay. Been wondering about you. Just wanted to send you a little note saying that I support you and your art and will continue to do so for however long it takes. I’m a super fan of your work and will only turn sour if you ever give up. I don’t know if any of this even needs to be said, what’s going on in your world, or if all this is just me being presumptuous, but if anyone is being salty at you for not giving up something that you created to let them experience before you’re ready then screw ’em. Don’t let anyone discourage you. People like me will still be here freaking out when the new book drops, whenever that may be. But you have to take care of yourself as well, and that last note sounded a bit stressed. Anyway, rambling now. Nutshell: Hope you’re well, screw the haters, and I love your work. <3 Shaina
Yes, I’ve been a bit stressed, not going to lie. But notes like yours put a smile on my face nonetheless. Thank you so much for your kindness and concern–it is really appreciated. I just put an update on the web page explaining things, you can find it here: https://karenchance.com/update-2-ignite-the-fire/
Thank you for the encouragement; it means a lot. :-)
Are there any updates on when the book will come out?
I just made an update about this. You can find it here: https://karenchance.com/update-2-ignite-the-fire/
Thank you for your interest!
When will it be available for purchase? Love the series
I just made an update about this. You can find it here: https://karenchance.com/update-2-ignite-the-fire/
Thank you for your interest!
Is there an update on the release dates for both parts of Ignite the Fire? Your last update said late May for the first and June for the other. Just wondering if you’ve been given a date yet. Patiently waiting as I love your books. Was just looking to see if there was a further updates so I know when to start looking to pre-order.
Dear Karen Chance,
It is not hate many of us fell, we are just grown impatient as for many, your books are a life line to an exciting story, we care about the characters and let’s be honest, they are all in peril right now! I personally love all your books and look forward to read the next installments and find out more about this universe you share. I also wish there was some way I could be of help, I am a hands on kind of girl.
Be safe and may your endeavors be successful.