Just June – Finishing the next First Colony Book

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Since my last entry, I finished writing Fracture – First Colony book 8, and I’ve started revisions. I’m probably about a month away from publication. I’ll work on my revisions, and then send it to my editor who always does an amazing job. I’ve been working with her since 2016 and this will be the fifteenth book she’s edited for me. After that, I use a separate proofreader to help give it that final polish. So we’re getting closer and progress is being made even if I’ve gone a little quiet. In a nutshell, Fracture continues the story where Vigilance left off. This storyline will be a multi-book series arc that I hope you will enjoy.  

In other news, the audiobook for Vigilance will be released in just a couple weeks. Another noteworthy item is that yours truly will be recording the Author’s Note. For anyone who hasn’t read the Author’s Note at the end of Vigilance, I included a rather personal account about my journey as a writer. I received such a great response to it that I wanted it included in the audiobook. Audible agreed but wants me to record it in a recording studio.

June marks the mid part of the year and I will be planning the projects I’ll be working on for the rest of the year. This will include the next First Colony book, which is book 9. Also, I’ll be working on a few new projects as well, but I'm not ready to say much more about them. 

I do get questions about how long the First Colony series will be. It’s not going to end with the 9th book. There are a lot of stories left to tell in the First Colony universe and more characters to explore. I’m looking forward to it and I hope you do as well. My plan moving forward is to rotate my writing projects between at least two series. 

Last month I speculated that Fracture will be released by the end of June. At this point, it’s a long shot. It really depends on how long revisions take me and I’m not going to rush it. To be on the safe side of scheduling, I anticipate releasing this book the second week in July.

When I was kid in the late 70s and 80s they played reruns of Godzilla and I loved it. My only disappointment with those movies was when Godzilla fought King Kong. I still feel that Godzilla should have won that fight decisively. He shoots nuclear fire from his mouth and King Kong doesn't have armor. Last week I saw Godzilla: King of the Monsters in the movies and loved it. What's not to like. Monsters fighting other monsters. It was just fun to watch with some pretty stunning visuals. Do you have a favorite monster?

14 thoughts on “Just June – Finishing the next First Colony Book”

  2. Brilliant look forward to that Ken, your Universe has no bounds, you’ll be writing until the pen falls out of your hand!!
    I wait in excited anticipation!!
    I always like the misunderstood monsters, perceived at first as evil and destructive, but in fact they are either just in the wrong place just trying to exist as best they can, or are trying to get away or indeed frightened (humans are getting in the way or hurting them) – Super8 is the only one I can think of right now! 😂
    Happy trails!

  3. YES! You have no idea how excited I am to know that there will be more First Colony books. I just finished Vigilance. Your writing style is so unique. I started reading this because it was listed as a hard science fiction series, but the family and relationship aspect you placed in it was amazing, among many other components. I cried when I was reading this book because of how you build relationships among characters. Also, your use of facial expressions, nods, sighs, breaths, etc…, really created amazing moments throughout the book. I’m so glad I stumbled across this series and look forward to reading the next book.

    Thank you!

    1. Hi John,

      Thank you, I really appreciate your kind words. I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed the First Colony series. I’m truly humbled by your high praise.

      Kind regards,

      Ken

  4. Cant wait for Book 8, Fracture. And, glad to hear there are more books following book 9. They really are great books.

  5. Ken,
    Thanks for the First Colony and the Ascension series. I discovered your great works about 2 months ago. I drive quite a lot and have listened to the First Colony series twice and getting ready to start the second time through on the Ascension series. I can’t wait for new books in these series. Keep writing and don’t forget to get adjusted by your chiropractor to keep you in great form. Thanks again.
    Paul

    1. Hi Paul,

      lol thanks. I try to maintain my posture while working to avoid going to a chiropractor. 🙂

      Ken

  6. Thanks for the incredible characters,fantastic story lines and deep insight into human souls. Listened to the ones I could and read the ones I couldn’t listen to.
    Ron C.

  7. I am now reading book 5, “Discovery” from the First Colony series. I am enjoying the series…my first exposure to your writing. I have already purchased books 6 & 7 in the series. Will “Fracture” be released in Audible?

    1. Hi Jim,

      Thanks for reading the series. Fracture will be recorded in November and I’m hoping to get it released in December.

      Kind regards,

      Ken

  8. Hi Ken Love the first colony series. Any idea of the release date for the audiobook for fracture?

    1. Hi James,

      Thanks! Fracture will be available on audio hopefully within the next two to three weeks. It’s been uploaded and is going through Audible’s quality and control process.

      Ken

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