I know you guys have been waiting a LONG TIME for this. You’ve been so patient, and it’s meant so much. Pirate War is officially available for preorder. A real book, with a real blurb, and a new cover that showcases Mercy.
This book has been the most difficult so far. Part of that is my fault. I went into this series with a definite idea of how I expected it to go. I had a basic outline for the series, a number of books in mind, an overall arc and individual arcs. With each book, I start with the story beats for that book, and inevitably, those change as I write it. So Pirate Nemesis, Pirate Consort, and Pirate Throne all underwent change as I wrote them. Some of those original story beats changed organically. That’s normal.
Yet, somehow, I expected the overall series outline to stay the same. I clung to that original outline. When I started this book, it fought me every step of the way. Every word was like pulling teeth to write. Then COVID happened and some other major life stuff took place, and my writing schedule went all to hell. It was the perfect storm, and I ended up in a place where I couldn’t see what to do next. I had no idea.
I continued beating my head against that brick wall for quite a while, all while health issues and life kept happening. Eventually, I had no choice but to cancel the book with the many, many preorders it had. Nothing I’ve ever done in this writing gig has hurt quite so much.
In the writing world, there is a phrase. “Kill your darlings”. Generally, this means sometimes you have to edit out scenes or dialogue or bits you might absolutely love, but they don’t actually serve the story. This was my first experience with realizing that just clinging to an idea you once had can also be a darling you must kill. I realized I was trying for all I was worth to make Pirate War into the book I originally imagined, even though the way the series took shape meant that was no longer the book it needed to be. I completely scrapped that draft, every last word. I ordered a revised cover from my cover artist. I wrote a new story beat outline for the series. I wrote a new story beat outline for the book. I started over.
Pirate War isn’t the book I thought it was going to be. It’s better. It’s what it needed to be for the series.
So. Here is the new preorder link. Here is the new cover, the new blurb. Now I know: expect change to happen across all levels, and the best laid plans don’t always come out the way you expect. Killing your darlings sometimes has to happen, and it’s usually a good thing, even if it doesn’t feel like it at the time.
Without further ado. Pirate War.
A tide of war has risen across the galaxy, with the Alpha Queen’s forces seemingly everywhere. Without the monarchy to lead, the Commonwealth has fallen to individual factions and planets, each fighting desperately to survive. Mercy and her pirates are all that is keeping the galaxy from falling under Fareena’s control. Their only hope is to somehow restore order, and the monarchy.
But no one in the Commonwealth wants to listen to a pirate Queen, and the last heir to the royal line of Ashir is working for the enemy. As planets slowly fall to Fareena, Mercy and her allies struggle to unite what remains of the Commonwealth. Worse, the true depths of Fareena’s plan for humanity is about to be unveiled, and if Mercy can’t succeed in stopping it, there won’t be a galaxy left to save.
I was literally just looking through my Amazon pre-orders and I’d saved the cancellation notice for Pirate Wars so I could go back and check every once in a while to see if you had put it back up. I came across it tonight and thought, hmmm… haven’t checked on this for a while. And there was your note!
I immediately went pre-ordered it !
❤️ Thank you so much!
I just re-read the first three books and was feeling sad that your sequels had been cancelled, so I decided to google you. I am so excited to hear that you are keeping on going in these challenging times. Take care and thank you!
Thank you so much for your patience and support! It means so much that my readers have been so understanding.
I am DYING for a Mercy/Cannon love scene!!!! Crossing my fingers 😉
Ha ha! Hmm…I can neither confirm nor deny the existence of such a scene…wouldn’t want to spoil anyone. ?
I have really enjoyed your series, and re – read it multiple times.
My pre – order for Pirate War has been cancelled and the website no longer has it listed. I am hoping you are ok and this is just a brief set back.
Can you give us an update, please? Hope all is well with you and yours.
Hello Jenn! I’m so sorry for this late reply. Yes, the preorder was cancelled, unfortunately. But yes, it was just a temporary situation, and Pirate War IS still coming later this year.
Hi, love the series but have been unable to find the 4th book on Amazon. Will we be able to get there at some point?
Hello1 i’m so sorry for this late reply. I JUST found a bunch of “spam” held comments on my blog! Yes, Pirate War will be out later this year!
I have been unable to find your new book, pirate war, on Amazon. It doesn’t appear to be available there anymore? How can I purchase this book? I have the first three, and I want to read the last one.
I have been unable to find your new book, pirate war, on Amazon. It doesn’t appear to be available there anymore? How can I purchase this book? I have the first three, and I want to read the last one.
Hello Linda! So sorry for this very late reply. I only recently discovered a bunch of comments in “spam” hold on my blog. Yes, Pirate War IS still coming, and will be released later this year.
Hello, was Pirate War released? I can’t seem to find it anywhere.
Wow, so many comments I never saw! So sorry this reply is late. I AM releasing Pirate War later this year! thank you so much for your patience.
Seems the preorder was removed & it’s been a few years now. My heart will be broken if this series has been abandoned. It seemed to be pretty popular but 🤷🏻♀️ maybe it’s due to lack of sales? It be great if we could get an update. Thanks!
It is NOT abandoned! I even had a brand new novella come out in the October anthology, Pets in Space 7, which I’ll be releasing soon as a standalone for any readers who missed it. And, Pirate War is STILL coming. It will be released later this year.
Carysa, just wanted to take a moment and say thank you for being brave enough to share you your journey. It’s never easy but that you took the time and let us know speaks volumes. Thank you. PS I have also been waiting in eager anticipation and have gone to pre-order. ,,
Thank you so much! I’m so sorry I’m just seeing this now. I really appreciate how supportive my readers have been. Pirate War is still coming, and WILL be out later this year!
Where’s pirate war? 🙁
Hello! Yes, Pirate War is still coming. It’s taken much longer than planned for it, but I am planning to launch in later this year.