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I seem to be overflowing with story ideas this week. Typically, when I’m writing a given book, I’m always thinking ahead to the next one in the series, and Temple Commander is no exception. Technically, the next story in Power Ascending is Warrior Prince, but my thoughts are on Temple General and its (dare I say it) cataclysmic events.

As you are probably aware, the Power Ascending series runs prior to the events of both The Frozen Flame and Heir to the Crown, but once I get to the last book, the storylines begin to converge.

How does that happen? You’ll have to wait and see, but I’m having a great time detailing the timeline!

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Armour in Eiddenwerthe

Merceria, although more advanced than most of its neighbours, is actually behind the rest of the Continent regarding armour. They have only recently begun putting plates of steel over their chainmail, and it isn’t until they encounter the Dwarves of Ironcliff that they come face-to-face with full plate armour.

The Petty Kingdoms, on the other hand, have been using this form of protection for some time, though its cost relegates the use to only the more well-to-do of society, namely the nobility.

This has led to a curious difference between the two societies. Whereas in Merceria, the queen has begun armouring her heavy cavalry in the best armour at the crown’s expense, in the Petty Kingdoms, each individual must bear the cost themselves. These two views will eventually collide in Enemy of the Crown—Heir to the Crown: Book 12.

Congrats to Tom for winning last week's giveaway. I was surprised to see YouTube in second place. I guess I need to up my YouTube game!

Work In Progress Update

Last Friday, I wasn’t in a writing mood, so I spent some time adding to the outline for Temple General. This was helpful as it reminded me of what I needed to accomplish in terms of setting up the next book.

Temple Commander is the third book in the series centred on Charlaine deShandria, so I’ve had some fun dredging up characters from Temple Knight. It’s always more interesting when someone you met in a previous book comes back to mess with the main character’s plans.

Yesterday, I completed chapter fourteen, which means I should be able to finish fifteen today, marking the end of the first act. Carol is reading a few chapters behind and is enjoying the tale.

Oh, and the word count currently sits at just over 44,000, which is right where it should be.

Now, it’s time to get back to the Petty Kingdoms!

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