November Recap/December Update (Patreon)

Sorry for the late notice, but for December, I've decided not to post snippets. I underestimated how difficult it would be to find clips that wouldn’t spoil major events in this book. There are so many secrets unveiled. Most of the dialogue is in reference to these revelations, which make it hard for me to find pieces to share that don't give away too much.

I'm hoping you all won't mind since it's the holidays, which are usually hectic for us all. I'm able to pause the billing cycle for December so you won’t be charged. If anyone has any questions or issues, you can direct message me on Patreon or email me at mia@miaknight.com. I probably won’t be able to resist posting little passages or dialogue I wouldn't normally post because it's just a few lines. Some of Roth’s dialogue has me on my knees. 😭

I’ll be traveling a little in December to see family as well, which will give me time to work through some story decisions that have me in a rut.

November Recap

At the beginning of the month, I started off strong, and then I realized that the timeline didn’t fit and most of the chapters had to be rearranged/rewritten. 😫 Also, I was trying to summarize instead of actually fleshing out scenes because it takes forever, only for the climax to lack impact because the scene wasn’t explored in its entirety. Argh. So annoying. Since we’re now 4 books in, I find myself constantly dipping into the previous installments, chasing down references or rechecking facts. Somebody kill me.

Continuing with the trend of the Singed Series, this book has a very different rhythm from the others. As you can tell from some of the clips, it's almost like Roth and Jasmine are regressing, even though this is their second time being married to one another. It’s such an odd situation. The power shifts are freaking crazy and the emotional thread is a rollercoaster.

This book is in turns soft, almost achingly romantic and then chillingly brutal. I have to say, l think it's the most emotional. Most days, I'm either tearing up or outright sobbing at my keyboard. It's incredibly draining (& rewarding) but mostly draining because all the characters are in a distressed state, not just Jasmine. Everyone’s problems are splashing all over the page, and I’m like, “Damn it! One at a time!” The beginning in particular is so bleak. There are happy moments throughout the story, but as we’re in Jasmine’s head, and she’s given up hope, these moments don’t last long. For those who love turbulent, heart-wrenching tales, this is gonna be like catnip.

As for Roth… this guy is killing me. In a good way. I’m gonna be honest, I planned for him to have a certain amount of character development in the second half of the series, but not this much and not this soon. But, he’s doing what he wants, and I’m ceding to his wishes, which wasn't in my notes. He’s coming across so strongly in this book, I’m tempted to put his POV in to give more insight, but I’m trying not to do that because I want the reader to be firmly in Jasmine’s POV and take him at face value. He’s so flawed and stubborn and damaged. Sigh. I love the red flag that he is so much.

As usual, I went into this book extremely confident that I knew exactly what was going to happen and as usual, I’ve been greatly humbled and am now on my knees just trying to get through the first draft. 💀 My “extras” folder is already bursting at the seams. I’ve never written so many versions of a scene as I have for this book. I’m really scared about the length of this book—another reason why I’m trying to do summaries and time jumps. Lol.

Anyway, I’m looking forward to the holidays, the new year, and completing this book! I’ll be tinkering away through December, cuddled up in my green armchair with a cozy blanket and my laptop! I hope you all have happy holidays. I’ll be popping in here and there to post goodies I can’t bear to keep to myself.

Thank you once again for your support. I wouldn’t be able to dedicate so much time to my stories without you. Happy holidays!