I know it’s way past time to update all of you on the Haunted Series. We have been working very hard on book #31 Smoke and Mirrors. It will go to the beta reader this weekend. So if everything runs smoothly, it will be available Tuesday the 8th of September. Although, as I have done in the past, if I can get it to you sooner, I will notify you on alexieaaron.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Smoke and Mirrors is the longest book of the series. Yup. I figured that since I needed a break from the horrible nasty world we seem to be living in, you may too. Also, I wanted to thank you for coming through with the written reviews and kind encouragement. I really appreciate not only your reading the books but telling others about the series. Just the other day I ran across the Haunted Series on a list of must reads. I was gobsmacked. Whoa!
Preorders:
Before you ask, I don’t do preorders. Why? I don’t like the pressure of writing to a deadline, or putting my editor and beta reader in a stressful situation. I know some authors can write this way, but for me it stifles the muse. If I already had the book finished, I could wait and have preorders, but why would I make the reader wait when I have the book finished? Also, preorders, in my opinion, clog up the New Release area of Kindle. I have looked for a book and been disappointed that these New Releases aren’t available and won’t be available for thirty days or in some cases, months from now. When I buy a book, I want to read it now. For you that have requested preorders, I apologize for the inconvenience.
Work in Progress:
I’m in the process of writing a standalone book called Angelo. Yes, it’s Angelo Michaels from the Haunted Series. I’ve always wanted to write his backstory. He is a very complicated character with a rich history. Where did he come from? Who are his parents? What happened in his life to make him act in an inconsistent manner at times? In Stick and Stones, he said to Baxter: “I see a group of ancient sages who reside in the Italian Alps. I’m so messed up inside, it takes four of you to help me adjust.”
Angelo is a beautiful, soulful hybrid birdman but with mad skills. To prepare for this book, I’ve read everything I’ve written about Angelo. In doing this, I’ve gained a better insight into not only Angelo but the characters surrounding him. Projects like this help me as a writer to give you the reader not only a better insight into Angelo, but it gives me as an author a chance to pull away from the Haunted Series in order to refresh and increase my skills.
You don’t have to have read the Haunted Series to read Angelo. I’m hoping it will entertain the paranormal fantasy reader who may be intimidated by a thirty-one plus book series. And for you loyal Haunted Series readers, it will cover new ground and give you information on Angelo from his childhood, through his school years and the beginnings of his rise in the birdman society.
Cid Garrett P.I. series:
I really don’t have a strong idea for a haunt as of yet. I’ve been using Jesse, Cid and Sally in the most recent book, Smoke and Mirrors, being very careful not to advance relationships so that the Cid Garrett P.I. reader who doesn’t read the Haunted Series isn’t missing out.
Paperbacks:
For those collecting the Haunted Series, we are in the process of sprucing up the beginning books. It’s going to take us time to catch up, but it is our intention to have a paperback for each of the books. I just want to make sure that we have all the I’s dotted and the T’s crossed before putting the new editions into print.
Audiobooks:
I think my biggest disappointment was not being able to put all these books on audio. The honest answer is that economically I can’t afford it. I have a wonderful voice actor and would love to employ her, but right now, it simply isn’t possible. I’m just trying to find a way to bring that ship in so I can afford it. I think the pirates in the GSD are running interference.
That’s all I have right now. Keep an eye out for an announcement for Smoke and Mirrors on or before September 8th.
May all you haunts be happy ones!
Love, Alexie Aaron.