I didn’t get a lot of opportunity to write this weekend, but accomplished something I’ve been working toward for a long time.
This final Lanternfish book is going to require a big denouement. I have a lot of characters to account for, and a lot to do once the war ends. The story stands at 74,000 words right now.
These books have all been over 100K. Since they are epic fantasy, that’s an acceptable amount. In this story, they’ve been on different continents, then different parts of the same continent. James and his group have been split into smaller groups based upon the winds of war.
Today, James and his advisors are with the Prelonian army on the outskirts of Airstony. This is the Prelonian capital, but it’s held by the Hollish. It’s been a brutal road getting here, and he’s lost track of his son along the way. Many of his long term crew are deployed elsewhere.
Serang’s path hasn’t been much easier, but she’s marched from victory to victory. So far they haven’t seen each other since the middle of the last book.
The Prelonians are outmatched by the Hollish in this battle. Their supply lines are precarious overland routes, while the Hollish can be supplied by sea.
I’m going to stop here for the weekend. Serang is here, and she’s bringing the secret to everything with her. I want a few commutes to dwell on my next words. The war is about to wind down, and the reconstruction is about to begin.
My co-main characters will occupy the same pages for the first time this year. I’m kind of excited about it.


Serang has arrived.
Cool. Sounds like a big turning point is coming up.
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Yup. I want a day or to to ruminate about it.
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Sounds exciting
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Made me pretty happy. I know what’s coming, but I want to present it well. That’s why it’s a good stopping point.
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It sounds like its falling together nicely!
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It is, and the pacing is about right, too.
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Sounds like great progress, and like the story is coming together nicely. I’m sure you’ll figure out the right words to pull it together to give it the ending it deserves.
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It’s been a long path to get here. I’m excited for the next phase.
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Serang is my favorite character of all. Sounds like a good place in the book to me. Happy writing!
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I’m happy to see the various threads converge. Thanks.
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I always love this stage in the game, it’s so fulfilling!
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Thank you.
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This sounds fun and exciting, Craig. Great progress 🙂
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Thank you.
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Sounds like good progress.
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Not a massive amount of words, but important events in the story.
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I love Serang and I love James. Sounds like you are making good progress. I got zero done this weekend, and am traveling next weekend. One of these days I’m going to have the opportunity to sit down and write again!
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Heck with that. Enjoy the ability to get out while you can. Everything is coming together in this story, but I still have a lot of work ahead.
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Sounds awesome, Craig!
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It feels good. I can start wrapping some things up and work toward a conclusion.
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