Last week, I had the incredible opportunity to attend the Readers' Favorite award ceremony. And let me tell you—it was a whirlwind of inspiration! Meeting so many talented authors in one place felt like stepping into a creative hive, buzzing with stories, ideas, and shared passions. Connecting with fellow writers who share your love for storytelling is beyond energizing, and hearing about their journeys sparked so many ideas for future projects.
The awards celebration itself was a powerful reminder that the long nights and countless edits are worth it. Watching authors be recognized for their hard work was pure magic.
The Journey Continues
While celebrating the award I received for The Storm Awakened, the first book in the Chronicles of Storm series, I’ve been hard at work on the sixth installment. And I believe, it’s going to be a wild ride. Adventures, heartbreak, revelations—you name it, it’s in there.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
1. As always, Declan and Troyan will find themselves tangled in a web of mysteries and danger, with no clear way out. But this time, they’re about to face the hardest challenge ever, one that will push every ounce of their courage and resolve to the limit.
2. Declan will finally solve the mystery that has haunted him since the very beginning, bringing him face-to-face with his greatest adversary.
3. Old secrets will come to light, and our favorite friends will face trials that stretch their abilities and test their friendship like never before.
I can’t wait for you to dive into this next chapter. Stay tuned. It’s going to be epic!
Answering Your Questions
I always love hearing from my readers, and recently, I received two great questions. Since they’re so closely related, I thought I’d tackle them together in today’s blog.
Q1: Is there ever going to be a Child of Water? And any chance of bringing them all together?
Q2: Do you know who you're going to write about next? Have we run into the next offshoot?
Here’s the scoop… For now, my focus is on the Chronicles of Storm series. Declan’s and Troyan’s adventures have been so much fun to explore, and as long as you’re enjoying the ride, I’ll stick with our immortal friends. Of course, that’s assuming these two still feel like talking to me. They’ve been known to go quiet on occasion! 😉
That said, the Salamanderverse is brimming with possibilities. In my mind, there are always ideas for new stories, heroes, and spin-offs. A Child of Water? Seems like a logical direction, doesn’t it? But you know how it is… The paths of the Board of Destiny are truly unpredictable. So, I’m not much for long-term planning. The magic happens when the story evolves organically, so I can’t make any promises.
What I do know is that I’ll keep writing for as long as you’re here, ready to escape into a world of adventure, mystery, and magical mayhem. Your enthusiasm is what makes this journey so special, and I’m grateful for it every day.
Keep those questions coming!
Until next time, keep reading, stay magical, and get ready for some serious adventures ahead!
Happy Reading,
N.M. Thorn
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