Living in Weun Academy

While waiting for more responses from agents concerning book 4, I continue my work on my latest project. Weun Academy: The Boy with the Green Eyes, is the first spin-off from the main D’mok Revival universe. From a timeline perspective, this story takes place just after book 4 (D’mok Revival: New Eden) ends.

Anyone that has read the series knows about the infamous “boy with the green eyes” from Rhysus Mencari’s dreams (and thoughts). This side series follows this boy’s story.

I like to describe the overall concept as: Harry Potter meets Starship Troopers, meets X-men. It takes the best of the Young Adult (YA) space and combines it with the hero focus and space opera themes that are a part of nearly all contemporary entertainment these days (Avengers, Star Wars, Star Trek, Harry Potter, Divergent, Hunger Games, etc.).

I’m making sure I write a little each day. Not only does it keep things moving, I love doing it. It’s been amazing “watching” (because again, I just “watch the movie in my head and type what I see”) this story develop before my eyes. It’s so incredibly rich.

People do NOT have to read any of the original D’mok Revival series (of which there are now 6 works: 4 novels, 2 novelettes) to understand things. It’s completely self-contained and gets people up to speed as they need to know and understand specific concepts and backgrounds.

Among my own points of interest is how what happens in Weun Academy directly impacts D’abar’s leadership and ability to lead D’mok Warriors.  Weun Academy events will have a profound impact on the next D’mok Revival book. It will also have a major impact on the second spin off Wayfinder (working title), that focuses on Rhysus Mencari specifically.

I really love every minute I get to spend there.  I find the place fascinating, in addition to the characters and deep action happening there.

All-in-all, I have a great feeling about this title. I’ve already had Kathleen and Susie read through the first 110 pages, along with some additional beta readers. I’m going to be incorporating their feedback to make the title stronger.  I’ll keep you posted as to progress, and even post out (eventually) a small excerpt for you to review and provide more direct comments.

In the meantime, I’m going to head back to writing…  Going to back to living in Weun Academy!