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Moving Forward: A Look Into the Future of Ripples of Blaine

 

Moving Forward: A Look Into the Future of Ripples of Blaine

Hi everyone,

First, I want to offer a sincere apology for the quiet spell around here lately. As you might guess, I have been completely immersed in the world of Ripples of Blaine, working tirelessly to bring you Book Two. When you are deep in the writing trenches, keeping up with blog updates can easily slip through the cracks, but I am thrilled to be back and sharing what’s next.

(A quick administrative note before we dive in: I have officially updated the blog settings to reflect that the content here is for adult readers, matching the tone and themes of the series.)

So, where do I start?

Writing a saga is a massive jigsaw puzzle. Book One paved the path for Book Two, but as the story evolved, Book Two had to be streamlined. Certain events that were originally meant for the second instalment have now shifted. They will find their home either in Book Three—which I am aiming to launch this coming September—or in Book Four in 2027.

As much as I want to release the entire series to you as fast as humanly possible, life loves to throw curveballs, and writing these complex characters takes time. In fact, some snippets, character insights, or world-building elements might never make it into the final books at all; instead, they might appear right here on the blog. Ultimately, those structural decisions are a collaborative process between myself, my editor, and my publisher.

My original idea was to release the narrative almost like a diary, tracking things day by day. However, I’ve realized that experiencing a story in strict real-time can sometimes be a grueling endurance test for you, the reader.

At the same time, there are certain plotlines that explode in Book Two, and it feels entirely unfair to make you wait until Book Three to experience the climax of those events. We are still deciding exactly where those moments will land, and this is where I need your help.

If you are an avid reader of the series, I want you to be our penultimate judge and jury. I have a question for you about how you want to experience the aftermath of Book Two:

  • Option A: Do you want a meticulous, day-by-day account of exactly what happens immediately after Book Two ends?

  • Option B: Or would you prefer to jump a few days into the future, past the immediate climatic events, and uncover what happened in retrospection?

I want to be completely transparent about the journey ahead, and I would love to know your thoughts. Drop a comment below and let me know which direction you prefer. Your feedback might just shape the future of the series!

Warmly,

[Kat KE Dowling]

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