This year I finally got back to the Empath Chronicles and finished that series, and now I’m looking at my range of ideas I’ve been toying with over the years, and trying to decide … What next?
I have a whole bunch of options.
And all of them are appealing to me in some way or another. I’m still going to be creating new coloring books, so I really only have time for one other major project at the same time. How do I choose just one?
I figured I’d ask for help, and get some feedback on what YOU would like to see me create. I often get people saying “just create what you want”, but you know what’s more fun than that? Creating things that other people get excited about too. Seriously, it’s so important as an artist and author to have that sharing of excitement with your audience. And I would love to work on any of these projects, so don’t be shy about giving your opinion- jump in and tell me what you want to see!

Here are my options:

More Memory’s Wake

While the trilogy’s main story is complete, I still love the characters and created a whole world already there that could easily have more stories told in it. And I’m a little in love with the title idea “The Queen with the Silver Hand” as a potential next book in that world.

More Empath Chronicles

Having just been in this world, with these characters, there is definitely A LOT more I could write in this series. I’d love to explore the side characters more, with stories about Sway, Ash, and Rayni, high on my list. And so much can happen with Limbus in the fall out of events from the first three books.

Early development ideas –

The rest of these are still in early idea/planning stages and could change somewhat from how they are presented here, but these are the bones of the ideas as they currently stand.

Legends of Elundrae

An all new, epic fantasy world I’ve been developing. Set in a realm haunted by a shadowdragon, who raises the dead wherever it touches ground. The Dragonlords, those who tame and ride dragons, protect the land and people from the undead threat, but at the cost of enslaving them. Some choose to flee from both, and live underground in the ruins of a forgotten magical culture. Into this world, a unique creature is born, one with powers that will change everything. I’m already quite fond of the characters that are part of this world, and the story has strong environmental/social themes which are important to me.

Picture Books/Chapter books

I have a few ideas for picture books, or perhaps chapter books (early reader short novels with illustrations through). It makes sense to me that I should do something that combines art and writing, being they are my two main things, ya know? One of my ideas is for a series with magical cats…

Beshadowed

One I’ve had in my ideas folder for AAAAAGES. This would be an urban fantasy that I could really take my darker side for a ride in. I love authors like Dia Reeves, and anything with Lovecraftian vibes, so this would be the series that would let me explore those. I’m talking monster hunters, demonic creatures, and shapeshifters with a serious twist.

Cast your vote!

Still have some questions about any of these to help decide? Just ask in the comments, I’d love to chat about these ideas some more! Or if you think I should be working on something else entirely, throw in your suggestions.