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Sunday, July 5, 2020

WRITING UPDATE – COVID-19 & 2020!


Dear Readers,

First and foremost – no, I haven’t fallen off the face of the earth! 😊 And I’m so sorry for the lack of posts & updates on social media these past few months. In a nutshell, 2020 sucks! πŸ˜… Who would’ve ever imagined any of this? 

But to make a long story short…

As you all know, I was hoping to complete book #3 in Pantheon of Dragons in 2020, followed by Blood Harvest, book #12 in the Blood Curse Series, hopefully in the same year. Then Covid-19 hit, and it was an absolute chaotic whirlwind: kids suddenly home from college (including my disabled son who lost ALL his services & activities overnight), family & friends affected & quarantined (including two back-to-back 14-day quarantines in my own household), getting sick myself (not with Covid, thank goodness!) while adapting to this strange new world. To put it bluntly, I felt like I was catapulted back to Little House on the Prairie: cook, clean, wash, sanitize, look after family… a new reality, dawn to dusk. Needless to say, there’s nothing like being faced with the immediate health and well being of one’s loved ones to reorder one’s priorities. As dedicated as I am to my work – and most especially to all of you! – I had to refocus my days and my energy on the immediate challenges in front of me and just getting through the madness. 

And there went my “New Release” schedule!

That said, I am slowly getting back into the swing of things – well, at least we have established a somewhat new normal – and I wanted to reach out to all of you with this update: 2020 has been replaced with 2021. It is now my goal to try and hit the first quarter of next year, and in doing so, I may reverse the order of those two releases – we will see how each continues to progress. Just rest assured, I have not forgotten you, and I have not forgotten the books! 😊 Most of all, thank you for your patience, support, and all the emails & messages – I greatly appreciate each one!

Finally, for those of you asking if I have anything else for you to read in the meantime, I would humbly re-post my FULL LIST of published books and remind you there are 13 released in the Blood Curse Series (including 2 short-stories), 2 released in Pantheon of Dragons, and Dragons Realm Saga is now complete, including the original & sequel: All are listed in reading order below. πŸ’—

Thank you so much for your kindness & understanding, and once again, apologies for the belated update!

Please stay safe…

Tessa

Series by Name                       LINKS TO ALL below: eBook, Paperback, & AUDIO

BLOOD CURSE SERIES                                           AMAZON
Blood Genesis                                                               Audible                                              
Blood Destiny                                                               Barnes& Noble                                 
Blood Awakening                                                        Google                                                
Blood Possession                                                          Kobo                          
Blood Shadows                                                             iTunes
Blood Redemption                                                       WEBSITE: Live Links by book/vendor
Blood Father
Blood Vengeance
Blood Ecstasy
Blood Betrayal
Christmas In Dark Moon Vale
Blood Web
Blood Echo

PANTHEON OF DRAGONS
Zanaikeyros – Son of Dragons
Axeviathon – Son of Dragons

DRAGONS REALM SAGA
Dragons Realm
Dragons Reign

New Adult Short-Story
Daywalker – The Beginning 

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18 comments:

  1. I'm so sorry to hear about the illnesses that have hit your family! But, I'm also so glad to hear that all is as well as can be in these strange times! I can't wait to read the next books you throw our way (no matter how long it takes)! More time to think & write, means new ideas and new twists for the story and I'm (im)patiently waiting to read what you've come up with! Stay safe & well.

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    1. Aw, thank you so very much! Such crazy times indeed! :-)
      (It's been so long since I've been on social media, I initially posted this comment in the wrong place!!! LOL) Hurry up, 2021! :-)

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  3. Glad your still amongst us and working hard and taking care of the family, Thanks for keeping me updated with your stories as soon as I get to it will be buying the outstanding books to read in Blood Curse series .... Glad everyone is trying to stay healthy at your place ... My thoughts and prayers with you and your family at this time

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    1. Same to you! And thank you so much for posting. :-)

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  4. Thanks for the update. Glad to know you and your family are well despite life's interruptions. Knowing that release dates have been pushed forward, I can now relax and do an in-depth re-read of all three series. You and your family please stay safe and I am wishing you all the best.

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    1. Thank you so very much. It took me a while to just accept that sometimes life gives us detours, and it means so much to know my readers will be there waiting... :-) Wishing safety and good health to you and your family as well!

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    1. Aw, thank you so much. I feel so truly blessed to have readers & friends like you! You stay safe as well.

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  6. I'm so sorry to hear about all that your family is going thru. And as much as I missed seeing you on social media, family always comes first. I am glad to hear things are getting somewhat back to a "new normal". I so miss being in the "worlds" of your books, but take the time you need for what is most important. Always looking forward to your next amazing book, whenever that may be. Until then, I'm looking forward to a re-read of the Blood Curse series first. Take me away to Dark Moon Vale....

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    1. Thank you so much, really appreciate it! You stay safe as well. :-)

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  7. I know how hard it is when your life is turned upside down! I have been lucky that my special needs son didn't lose any of his benefits, but I've spent 6 months arguing with insurance about his coverage! I'm looking forward to your new books, and will still be here when you're done. stay healthy, and don't sweat the small stuff. Your fans/readers are waiting patiently!

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  8. I totally agree with you, 2020 sucks. I am hoping 2021 will be a better one for us all. I am so thankful that you and your family have avoided the virus. All of the chaos this has caused has just blown my mind. I'm so sorry that your family has felt this chaos firsthand. Just remember that your fans are with you and we look forward to future books. In the meantime, take care of you and yours.... and type faster! Ha!

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  10. Sorry for all the sickness of 2020. I hope things will even out for yiu! I'm a fan of many years and will wait patiently for new releases can't wait til they come out!

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  11. oh boy, let me try this again. I am always late, I tease all the time I will be late for my own funeral. Nonetheless, I still wanted to thank you for the update. I had been wondering about you. As someone else has said, family first. We will be here waiting for when you are able to bless us with more of our favorite worlds at Dark Moon Vale and more! In the meantime it is time for a re-read and to finally get those Dragon books read.

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  12. I am done the blood curse books and on to the pantheon books. I can’t wait for the book on ghost. I drive a lot with my job and love listening to them on audible. Love your writing

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