
The Juggling Act
Readers and Friends,
This last Thursday, June 30th, saw the official release of the second installment of the Saga of the Freewilds, VAGABOND. Once again, I want to thank you all for the support, encouragement, and guidance I have received. I thought I would keep this week's issue of the Freewilds Gazette short and sweet, for several reasons.
Firstly, the clock is officially ticking for me to complete final edits on Book Three of the Saga, BASTION, in advance of its pending release this coming September. I have been knees-deep in that process for the past few weeks, in fact. I split the latest draft into separate Word documents, chapter by chapter, and have been dedicating a full week to each one, chipping away at the story, adding finer details and crafting a more complete, ideal product aligned as closely as possible to my initial vision, while incorporating all the things I have learned about myself and the writing craft along the way.
My process has changed a bit as a result of a need to set and prioritize goals, mostly to ensure that I don't neglect one aspect of being an independent novelist for the sake of another.
It is a bit cliché, I know... but becoming a published author has really been quite the juggle!
If I had pursued a more traditional publishing route, I might not have ever gotten this far. However, some elements of the process would have been delegated elsewhere, potentially granting me leave to focus more on the actual 'writing' part of being a writer. I'm not complaining, though!
Far from it.
This whole endeavor has granted me a renewed, invigorating sense of purpose. There is always something to be done, and finding ways to become more efficient and effective has become a very satisfying challenge.
As more and more projects are undertaken (and I have several afloat at varying stages, presently), I believe these initial experiences will merely serve to heighten the joy of writing, for me. I hope that you will stick it out with me and see how things unfold!
VAGABOND - Official Book Trailer
Also, in case you missed it, the Audiobook Edition of STORMSEND is now available!
STORMSEND Audiobook Edition - Audible Sample
The same amazing vocal talents that worked with me on the STORMSEND Audiobook are already hard at work on the Audiobook of VAGABOND, which will be coming out at the end of August.
Thank you, all!
Regards, Michael Paul Scott - Author MPSAuthor@freewilds.net TheFreewilds on Facebook
This is part of a series of newsletters that I will be providing both as an e-mail to readers who subscribe and as posts to the blog on my website: freewilds.net
Have you had a chance to read STORMSEND - Saga of the Freewilds, Book One, yet? If not, please consider picking up a copy for yourself! It is available now on Amazon.com in Paperback, Hardcover, and Kindle eBook formats!

The Audiobook Edition of STORMSEND is also now available! Narrated by Peter Wicks & Frankie Porter, you can buy this Audiobook on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes!
VAGABOND is the continuation of the adventures of disgraced former Detective Constable Lukarde Alfans as he makes his way south to the beleaguered coastal city of Westport in the forbidden region of the world known as the Freewilds. It was officially released on June 30th, 2022 and is available in Hardcover, Paperback, and Kindle eBook formats!
VAGABOND is also featured in the following sale event:
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