Author Update: Book 2 Manuscript Preparation and Journal Art (Patreon)

Hello!

Just a quick update: I'm prepping Book 2's manuscript for delivery to the publisher. While they will work with me on developmental and line edits, I've already made a few relatively minor changes (at least in my mind):

1) I removed the early chapter's references to Chakras, as I dropped a subplot that involved Rae unlocking them. I felt instead it would be more realistic for her to have forward and backward progression, and locking her into such a sequence would not allow for backsliding. I honestly also don't think she was in any place to put in the necessary work to advance in such a structured fashion.

2) Prince Mito is now the fourth prince, not the sixth, due to budget cuts (or, more seriously, the lack of a plan for the two other brothers). Sorry guys, but rest assured you'll be paid for your audition under union rules, and we appreciate your time and support!

If you have any questions or concerns about anything in Book 2, please let me know so I can address them during my second review. I really appreciate it!

The one thing I noticed during my edits (other than typos and some word redundancy) is that I didn't get any 'in-line' art for Book 2. Well, I'll work on that shortly, since I believe Rae is a bit of a doodler, and she acquires her own journal to deface. I recently commissioned https://vgen.co/dinovoila to draw the demon king's castle (attached to this post), and I've asked them to create an image depicting Rae and Amos as he pretends to be the manager (or more aptly, tries to take on the demon king's form).

In other news, I'm waiting for a paper re-print of the book, as I was told the margins need adjustment. I have not yet contacted the winners of the paperback giveaway, but I will do so once I'm certain that placing an order for the print books will secure the new version from the printer. ^^