Tears, and the Finale
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? :)
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? :)
SOOO looking forward to the finale! I was heartbroken at the end of Elemental Tears but I’m hopeful now that I’ve read this post! Thank you for creating such endearing characters and storylines!
I so love this series. The story is exciting and addicitive, the magic changes and develops and there is still one more book coming. Good! I wonder though will volumes 4–9 be published in paperback? For now the first three books are, but volume 4-8 are only in Kindle.
I was not thrilled with the ending, but it won’t put me off from reading the final book. It did seem to be all over the place though, in comparison to your other works. Too much too fast. When will the final book be out?
I love this series and cannot wait for the 9th book. Hope it will be available soon!
I dont see a release date. Any ideas?
Just finished Elemental Tears literally five minutes ago. Still drying my eyes. I cannot wait for Elemental Dreams. Love this series.