Creation: Book 3: Strandbinder Complete!

Hello Symphonians! (That's what I'm going with. Sue me)

This is a quick update. I believe it's been a few months since I last did one, but I'm not sure.

So, crazy news. Podium Audio, the biggest Audiobook company out there, is giving me a three-book deal for the Creation series. If the three books do well, they'll offer a follow-up contract for more of the series. They also stated that they're branching into print publishing, which is even more exciting for me as I'm an English teacher, and I can point it out to my students at the local B & N (if it happens).

So that's huge news in the long scope of things. I was offered marketing assistance, copyright assistance, and editorial assistance. However, and here's the but, they'd like my first novel to be completed no later than mid-July. That means editing the first book before I finish the fourth, which was my original plan. So, that alters my plan of releases, as it were.

The third book concludes when the Conservatory ends, time speeds up, and the bubble finally pops. The moment the third book is done, I'll be shifting over to pure edit mode for maybe a few weeks, then hop right into book four.

Word of warning: The Fourth book will be very fast. Not in length, but in how events occur. The last 20% of the novel is likely to just be my ending plans and the ramifications therein. I've always wanted this to have a spectacular, amazing ending that few to no one saw coming, unless they re-read the series. I've put in TONS of small little nods to different stories across Symphony. There's nods to the Primal Hunter and Cradle as just a couple examples. You likely wouldn't see them unless you were really looking.

Now, here's the other news. I'm looking for two beta readers. I already have one, but three is my goal for now. I'm only interested in people who are looking at making sure that the story is continuing on in the same vein and spirit as it currently does. I'm not interested in grammar and spelling fixes as those I do myself (imperfectly, but still). You'd get the opportunity to know the end of the full series early, see advanced chapters WAYY ahead of time, and have real input on how the story is shaped over time. Use of discord is a must.

If you're interested, please go to this link: https://forms.gle/1sRjtSeszyZcVFQj6

It's a form to fill out, and I pick the top two who did the best. Sorry for the quiz, but I am, after all, an English teacher at heart. I hope some of you give it a shot, and I'll let everyone know when the beta readers have been selected so there's no delay or wondering.

Thank you very, very much for reading my story thus far. I really appreciate all of the time you have put in to get a handle on Walker and his shenanigans. It's been a wild ride, and honestly, what you've read so far is just the start.

Peace!

AbnormalVAverage a.k.a. J.D. Mullenary Sr. (You're gonna learn my name when it releases on KDP anyways)