Elemental Tears

When I started The Eldritch Files in 2015, I set out to begin a new adventure that would both entertain myself, and readers. On the advice of a writer friend, I sat down with a ledger pad and wrote down all the things I loved to read. What I looked for in stories. I put in my Reader Cookies. 

Once I had a clear picture of what I wanted the story to be about, I created the characters. Sam was the first of course. Then Kyle. They were almost simultaneous, since Kyle is inspired by a real life friend. 

Ivan was next. Crwys appeared once I had my Series arc in place. I knew there would be a love for Sam, something unexpected and something that should last forever. 

So I knew the beginning, I knew that swampy middle (taken from Jim Butcher), and I kinda, sorta, not really knew the ending. But I trusted my process to show it to me when the time came. 

That time came while writing Elemental Storm. The ending seemed perfectly clear to me. But…how in the hell was I going to make THAT happen?! I could see it…but jinkies! 

At first I saw eight books, but realized there had to be a ninth book, because I had to include so much to get to the inevitable for Sam. So Elemental Tears became the book that would pave the way for the final book, Elemental Dreams. (Another beautiful cover by Lou Harper)   

So those of you who have sent me not so nice emails—I understand your frustration. And I’m not mad. If you’ve chosen not to read anything else, I would ask you to consider the final book once it’s released. 

And ask yourself…could it have happened any other way? :)

And here’s why….

Christmas. Plain and simple. Publishing in December is always a feat of coordination and cooperation. And this year…I missed both instances. During December, editors and publishers, especially independents, take time off for the holiday. Even such places as Nook, Kobo, and Kindle have days and weeks where new books can be uploaded, but will likely not be approved until after vacation is over. 

Such is the case of Elemental Tears, Book 8. 

Coming January!

Now that Samantha no longer possesses the powers of an Elemental Witch, adjusting to life as a mere mortal, married to a Drachen, is harder than any enemy she’s ever encountered. Why? Because though she’s powerless, her friends aren’t, and those powers are leading them down paths she cannot follow.

Ivan’s inability to resist the call of the Cyber Web has Dharma terrified. She’s worried about his physical health after finding him unresponsive.  

Kyle’s growing power in Southern Conjure has the Witch’s Parliament worried as the only tertiary member capable of controlling and advising the young Hedge Witch is now on his own path of destruction as he searches for the Dragon’s Eye. 

And to add fuel to the fire, an old friend has discovered Sam is vulnerable and with Crwys busy investigating a mounting number of what appear to be Voudoun related murders, there is no one there to protect her…

…or the secret she’s keeping from everyone, including her husband.