Happy New Year Fellow Booknerds!

As we turn over a new page in the upcoming year, I want to express my deepest gratitude to all of you. Your support throughout 2023, my biggest publishing year yet, has been amazing. The final installment for Tempest Rising, The Tempest Queen, has been out for about a month, and I hope you all enjoyed the completion of the story as much as I did.

If you have not done so already, you should check out the companion novels that I published earlier last year. They add some much needed context and background to the events in the final book of the series that I wasn’t able to include following only Rowyn’s point of view. If you only read the original 5 books, make sure to check out Storm and Sparks, Destrian’s point of view of the first half of book 1, Beyond the Shroud. You can continue the adventure with Wind and Wings, Fin’s point of view of her quest into Horan. If you were wondering what Destrian got up to in Morgania during A Gilded Cage, check out his point of view of Rowyn’s absence from the west in Ember and Flames. Finally, if you couldn’t get enough of Sam and his descent into darkness, you can follow up with Steel and Fury, the continuation of Empire of Dust from Sam’s point of view. As always, my books remain on Kindle Unlimited, so you should definitely check them out, and don’t forget to rate and review!

As we embrace the promise and potential of 2024, I am thrilled to share with you my goals and plans for the year ahead. I have four that will be my main focus, and for the first time in 6 years, publishing isn’t included!

1. Building a Social Media Presence: This year, I am committed to connecting more deeply with the online reading communities. I plan to be more active on social media, filming TikTok, engaging on Instagram, and regularly posting blog updates. I’m excited to create more visual content this year, and would love for you to follow me! TikTok Instagram Facebook
2. Completing the Drafts for the Upcoming Trilogy: I am working to add more depth to the world of Morgania and Lyrica in the coming years, and have several writing projects that I am penning. The first is a trilogy, SOTS, is set 12-15 years after the events of Tempest Rising. This year, my focus will be on fully completing these drafts by the end of 2024 and perform a rapid release of all three books in Spring, Summer, and Fall of 2025.
3. Finishing My Doctorate in Educational Administration: On a personal front, I am nearing the completion of my dissertation to earn my doctorate in Educational Administration. This journey has been challenging and rewarding, and I’m looking forward to donning the cap and gown by the end of this year!
4. Reading 50 Books: For the past 5 years I have had a goal to read 50 books, and for the past 5 years I’ve only read 40. This is the year I will read 50 no matter what! I’m also excited to push myself to read more indie authors like myself this year, and use my growing social media skills to offer more support our way. If there are any indie authors who would like to pursue a collaboration, please email me at elliottvandruff@gmail.com!

The SOTS Trilogy

estimated publication: 2025

Set 12-15 years after the conclusion of the “Tempest Rising” series, this trilogy will further explore the world of Morgania and Lyrica. There will be lots of amazing new faces (and some old ones).

The writing process for the SOTS Trilogy is underway, and I anticipate sharing more details in the coming months. The editorial journey and the distribution of Advanced Reader Copies (ARCs) are slated for early 2025. Mark your calendars, as I aim to release Book 1 in Spring 2025, followed by Book 2 in Summer and Book 3 in Fall of the same year.

The TTS Trilogy

estimated publication 2026

Set after the conclusion of the SOTS Trilogy, this series will usher in the next generation that emerge from the shadows of their legendary parents.

Similar to the SOTS Trilogy, the TTS Trilogy’s anticipated publication dates are as follows: Book 1 in Spring of 2026, Book 2 in Summer, and the grand finale, Book 3, in Fall of 2026.

Stay tuned for more updates, exclusive sneak peeks, and behind-the-scenes glimpses!

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