Thanks for all the hard work Janny, and so happy we get 18 chapters.
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I admit to being a quiet lurker here for years but had to come out now to say thank you Janny for years of reading joy and long books are THE BEST.
I have every book you ever published and some in multiple formats. Sadly, hardcover editions of some volumes aren’t available. I have recommended your work to friends and family at any opportunity. It’s sad that so much work should earn so little. Have you ever considered joining Patreon?
Thank you for your interest and enthusiasm, Viva.
No, I have not considered starting a Patreon. I would have to create original content, constantly, to keep the supporters in perks. And something just - balks? - at making such things unavailable to all of you/equally. For that reason, shorts and other contributions to forums/essays will either be FREE or, in case of short fiction, available on the Paravia studio shop for a nominal fee. No scraping off a sliver to middlemen, you get the direct goods, by your own choice in preference/without being strapped to a subscription format.
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STATUS UPDATE!!!
I have completed first pass draft of All of Chapter Set 17, with the FINAL set, underway.
18th chapter set wraps it/it is all linear writing from here, and just the final words on a few Main Characters/get ready to party. I am sincerely hoping by New Years Eve. Page count is 1225 in draft format…here we go!
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Yay!!! I just finished my series re-read tonight!
Two whiskers left - I completed the main section of 18 set today; two sub-chapters to go (and the epilogue draft is already written).
The New Year’s celebration could be wild in this house.
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Fantastic Janny- something to really celebrate! I started my reread and am halfway through COTM. First time I read this book was over 25 years ago and I was hooked. My words of gratitude for your imagination, tenacity, and hard work do not seem enough, but Thank You!
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Julie, I am doing the same thing and am nearly halfway through COTM. I first read this book 24 years ago, so I am thoroughly enjoying the trip down memory lane. I did not realize just how much I have forgotten! My husband is starting it for the first time, so all the volumes are out on the kitchen table to motivate and excite us as we read. I have two friends who will be joining us who have never read Ms. Wurts’ work, so I am excited to see the story through their eyes.
Whittled down to the last few paragraphs, now.
Stand by for finish announcement in the next day or so…
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So glad you have a ready companion for this journey! My husband read COTM only- not being an avid fantasy (or long book) reader, he never read any further in the series, and alas, no close friends who went beyond COTM either - so I have a deep appreciation for this chat room!
I was surprised at how much I remembered - its been years, but I guess that is a testement to how well I was drawn in.
Well, people, happy new year!
We have a book!
The draft of Song of the Mysteries is completed.
I will have photos and commemorative details when I stop screaming for joy/and after I recover from collapse into jello.
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Congratulations, Janny!
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Congratulations! I am looking forward to reading what you have worked so hard to bring to life for us. I hope you have a good night’s rest and Happy New Year to you and yours!
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You rock, Janny! Can’t wait to crack open this final masterpiece and dive right in. Congratulations on such a massive achievement!
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Brilliant Janny. I’m so excited. What a great achievement this is. The first book of the series was published the year after I was born!
Hopefully when the book is out in print I will be past the worst of postpartum sleep deprivation. I’ve learned that Janny’s books and babies dont mix happily. They both want all the attention!
Congratulations on your achievement Ms Wurts, in spite of seemingly myriad obstacles you’ve overcome through the years.
What an auspicious start to the New Year!
Congratulations!!! A tangible reason to celebrate.
Julie
Here is a photo that Janny wanted to share of her writing space on the morning after. It appears that her cat is about to attempt an unsanctioned lane transfer from a focus circle.
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Happy dancing is happening in my house!!!
Wonderful news to start the year with! You’ve done an admirable job to tie up a series after many decades & I can’t wait to be able to read it, though I know the timeline depends on editing & on your publisher’s schedule.
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