What I was listening to while writing the end of Sever

On repeat. The number of plays is absolutely ridiculous. I guess the sound of it just fit my mood.

And since I have no patience ... A teaser from Sever

Here you go! Read teasers at your own risk! I am not responsible for fainting, swooning, or Ever-worshipping. ;-)

This is why I had to take a break from Sever ...

While writing the end of the book, I literally couldn't stop crying big ugly tears.

And moments ago, I wrote the last line of Sever! Teasers to come soon. Keep a sharp eye ...

To all of you who have waited patiently, thank you!

PS -- I haven't been checking e-mail or Facebook frequently, but I'll have a bit more time on my hands now that Sever will be going through the editing process!

CJ

Update coming soon!

I know! I'm long overdue for a post about Sever! I promise it's coming -- the post ... and the book. Sever, I must admit, has been a long, complicated journey for me, but the good news is that I may have something to tide you over in the meantime. (No promises yet.)

Right now, cross your fingers for Ever or Alex (or whomever you're voting for) -- because Wren's on a wild ride in the third book.

CJ

Getting closer to the end

Yes, Sever is getting close to the end. I can always tell when the story is getting close to the finish line -- because I end up crying all the time! And music! You know how a song can be completely normal, and then you listen to it while you're doing something really emotional -- and then you totally lose it?

Yep. That's what I've been doing. The song that's guilty of causing my little meltdown today as I was writing one of the sadder scenes in The Ever Series? Promise by Ben Howard. It's definitely outside my usual musical tastes, but it just seemed to fit what I was writing at that very moment.

I found the song like I do every other song -- from TV or a movie. On that note, I've been addicted to Reign on The CW, and I can't help feeling a little Francis-Ever/Bash-Alex connection going on in my head. Maybe it's just me. ;-)

I need your help!!!

Okay … so Sever is chugging along, and things are getting really interesting now! ***Fanning face.*** That said, I have a long-winded question for anyone out there waiting for the third book. …

First, a little background: Up until now, I've kept The Ever Series at around a PG-13 rating. Well, Sever is quickly veering into a make-your-blood-boil R rating. (And, apologies to Ever fans out there, but Alex is still winning, by the way.) As a result, I'm contemplating two "editions" for the third book, one being a more mild edition (for a broader audience), as well as an "unabridged" edition for anyone interested in what happens after things fade to black, if you get my meaning. If I only publish one edition, it will be the PG-13 version -- and I'll keep the unabridged edition under lock and key.

My question: Is anyone interested in seeing Sever in its unabridged form?

If you are, let me know so that I can plan to publish two versions. Pretty much the only difference will be certain scenes getting (way) toned down in the PG-13 edition.

You can vote to the left! And please feel free to e-mail me at cj.valles.4ever (at) gmail (dot) com or author (at) cjvalles (dot) com. Or post a comment!

Thank you!

Alex is winning ...

I would literally be biting my nails -- if my fingers weren't glued to the keyboard. Sever just took another major turn, and to be perfectly honest, I don't know what's going to happen … I'm just following the characters!

I will say this: Seventy-five pages ago, Ever was firmly in the lead. Right now, Alex is pulling ahead. Ever is going to have to play a mean game to catch up. On the other hand, it is Ever, and he is capable of the impossible. ;-)

More soon!