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I am quietly freaking out. For a number of reasons.

I’ve just sent my manuscript, Book 3 in the Servant of the Gods trilogy, to the editor. I made edits based on the feedback from beta readers, which was quite comprehensive. I am very grateful to my beta readers, their comments helped to shape the final rendition of the manuscript. I was quite taken by compliments I received, and also heartened.

Wrapping up a series isn’t easy. Keeping the various storylines and plot in mind, and staying true to the development of the characters does require constant tracking. Saying goodbye to my characters, who have been with me for over ten years, is similar to a relationship breaking up. A part of you is lost. I will miss Evan, Phameas, Dexion, Antioche, the High Priestess, Homer, Leander, and even the irascible Hektor. Throughout the highs and lows of my life, they have been a constant. Sounds weird, I know. Writers out there will get it.

In any case, as it is the final book in the series, I want to make sure I’ve done it justice. Fingers crossed!

Reason number 2: The publication of The Guardian’s Legacy is gaining ground, and I’ve still a lot to do. I wasn’t planning on a print edition, but after conversations with family, friends and work colleagues, I’ve decided to add a hardcopy.

I’ll be taking orders (go to the order form below)

and I will also use print copies for a few competitions I’ll be running exclusively for my newsletter team. (To join my team, click here or on the image below).

If anyone can recommend a good book blog tour, please leave a comment below or email me via the contact form.

Thank you for your continued support and as always, I look forward to your comments and will respond.

Historical fiction novelist and a secondary teacher, Luciana Cavallaro, burnt out but not done… yet.

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    • cav12

      I completely understand, Jacqui. It is sad to shut the door on characters that are a part of you, and your charismatic characters have more stories that need to be told.

      The print books came about due to interest from people who I’ve spoken with and showed the cover to. I guess it’s always nice to have a book in print.
      🙂

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      • cav12

        They certainly are! The cover for The Guardian’s Legacy has been designed by Damonza. My previous designer recommended them after she couldn’t do it. Very happy with the cover and how well they interpreted my story.

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  2. rosarymcquestion

    Bella,

    I’m of the opinion that in order to write a good story, authors must commit to the reality of their characters existence, especially the protagonist’s existence. Therefore, in ending your story you indeed are saying goodbye to 10 years of knowing and working with these characters, some perhaps that have shown they can definitely speak their minds freely. And you, as their creator have accepted all their weaknesses and strengths, including the less-than-admirable and vulnerable as well as the heroic. So, it is not surprising that you will miss them.

    xxx

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    • cav12

      Bella,
      Thank you for your wonderful and beautiful words. I have spent a decade with my characters, and I am sad to say goodbye to them. They have become an integral part of my existence, my family.
      ‘Parting is such sweet sorrow’.
      They were so good to me.
      tante auguri,
      xxx

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