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In which we ramble on.
And by we, I mean me.

I did take a break, I swear!

3/29/2021

40 Comments

 
First off, I'm back!

For those of you who may be new here or might have forgotten, my name is Will. I'm primarily known for my full-time job as a sleep paralysis specter, but some of you may have read my books I guess.

It's funny, because in some ways it feels like I've been gone forever, and in other ways I feel like I was just writing Bloodline like two days ago.

But I wasn't!

I know a lot of you have been wondering if I took a break at all, since it turns out Bloodline is coming out April 6th instead of in June or July. Like maybe I bamboozled you, or wrote a book on my vacation. I assure you, I did not!

I finished Bloodline before going on break. When I wrote the blog post in December, I really had intended to be done with the book by then, and I wasn't quite finished yet. But I finished in the last couple weeks of December, before I went on the break, and I kept it a surprise!

Honestly, I doubt I could have taken a long break like this successfully with an incomplete book over my head. Any of my other tasks or duties I could postpone, but the book would have haunted me. I would have been thinking about it the whole time and would have come back ready to change everything.

By finishing it, I could let it go! Mostly. I still kept thinking of things I could change or add or improve, but that's just kind of how it always is. There's no escaping that trap completely.

I gnawed my foot off to try and escape, but it didn't help.

Then just a few days before I was scheduled to finish my break, the pre-order for Bloodline hits #1 in the Kindle Store, and we're already deep into the book launch process, which is pretty crazy! We're hitting the ground running!

Speaking of which, release stuff:

--Starting tomorrow, there's a sale on the merch store for 15% off all merchandise using the promo code "LITTLE BLUE" (sale lasts for ten days)! This is to celebrate the release of the Bloodline merchandise, I'm pretty sure. But it doesn't matter why, does it? It's a sale.

--Just to remind you: paperback copies of Bloodline will go up for sale a day or two before the official release date, so that those of you who care about paper copies are more likely to get your books on the actual day of release.

--The aerosol and psychic vibration versions of the story are available only in alternate dimensions, and cannot be side-shipped to the material plane at this time. If you believe you may qualify for such copies, please conduct a standard summoning ritual and consult with our dimensional services manager, Brrgmoth.

--And speaking of alternate versions, the audio version of Bloodline will be available on April 6th just like the other two versions! We've said this before, but we do keep getting questions about it. I assure you, the audio version will be out.

However, the rest of the Cradle audiobooks are free to listen with any Audible subscription as part of the Audible Plus program, but Bloodline will not be. At least not at launch. I assume it will be eventually, but I can't guarantee that because I'm not Audible.

--Finally, I've missed you all!

I await your response to the next book with a mixture of excitement and spine-freezing fear, as is tradition. But I do hope you enjoy it.

Thanks for reading!

​-Will
40 Comments
Gumbus
3/29/2021 11:28:58 am

Question:

How much blood can we expect to be shipped alongside our physical copies of bloodline?

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Minus
3/29/2021 11:59:21 am

Per current internet/social media trends, I've been told that one drop of blood is mixed into the ink for each cover.

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DanH
3/29/2021 01:15:46 pm

Have your shoe size ready when ordering the exclusive NikeX110 edition.

Kade
3/29/2021 11:30:06 am

Can't wait to consume Bloodline. Love this series. Keep doin what you're doin

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Randy
3/29/2021 11:31:41 am

Totally stoked for the release of Bloodline. Happy to hear you're actually taking a break. I totally get not being able to relax with an unfinished book though. Glad you sorted it all. Greatly appreciated!

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SpunkyHydra
3/29/2021 11:31:49 am

Nice to have you back in the world of living Will. Hope your various aches and pains are better and you are healing well.
Thank you for all the hard work you put in. Can't wait for Bloodline.

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Aaron
3/29/2021 11:35:42 am

Glad you had good break Will and we're able to actually relax a bit! I'm super excited for the book and glad to have you back! But not in a creepy way.....ok, not a super creepy way.

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Dark ginger
3/29/2021 11:39:49 am

April is going to be the best month this year, First Bloodline comes out and then the fifth book in the Mage Errant series comes out a few days latter. I can't wait to read Bloodline, Thank you Will for becoming a writer.

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Jeremiah
3/29/2021 11:40:56 am

I have been defending your honor telling people that you really did go on break but people keep assuming that you just take this out. I'm glad you have confirmed this though. I hope you enjoyed your break and all the subliminal messages that I submitted via Sam

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Alexander St. Louis
3/29/2021 11:45:38 am

I can’t tell you how excited I was to read this Will. Thank you for the pleasant surprise! Made my week!

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Bluebarry
3/29/2021 11:46:24 am

In the 3 months that you've been gone (I think, even, to the date), I have discovered and consumed the entire series and the first 2 of EE. I am pleased to find the first full series I've read since high school (12 years ago) that I could really read again and again. Thank you for sharing your world, welcome back, and I look forward to whatever your rest has brought 😀

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darkginger
3/29/2021 11:56:40 am

what is EE, and is it any good

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Druidiful
3/29/2021 12:09:28 pm

I would assume Elder Empire

Bluebarry
3/29/2021 12:44:50 pm

EE = Elder Empire. And it's definitely worth reading. :)

Nick Maharaj
3/29/2021 11:55:56 am

You’re the boss, boss

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Daniel Davies
3/29/2021 12:07:34 pm

A new book is all well and good, but what I really want to know is what majestic palaces did you build in Valheim?

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DreamweaverMirar
3/29/2021 12:54:29 pm

A valid question indeed!

Can we expect a Valheim review with pictures, Will?

P.s. Glad you enjoyed your time off!

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saul chasin
3/29/2021 12:30:51 pm

ooh hey my whole week just turned around! thanks for the springtime gift will ^_^

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Jacob
3/29/2021 12:32:40 pm

When is book 10 be ready? I haven’t even read Bloodline and am ready for the next! I really enjoy reading your book and reread them when I am burnt out on other reads or can’t find anything else.

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Grendith
3/29/2021 12:42:58 pm

So hang on and wait just a gosh darn minute. You have been sat on the completed story of Bloodline for months and I have had to read OTHER books!!! For shame Will for shame.

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David b
3/30/2021 01:15:28 am

I assume there was like editing, alpha/beta reading, audio recording and whatnot going on during this time.

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Chris
3/29/2021 12:44:22 pm

Will! Thank God you are back! I have been really worried that a couple of your most avid supporters were going to go postal, and I think you were just in time to stop it.

Now on to my stupid question for all, and i apologize before asking as it has been asked many times and I used to know the answer, but for some reason forgot. How many books are planned for the cradle series? Please don't hit me.

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Mary
3/30/2021 12:03:23 pm

I think he plans on 12 being in the Cradle world.

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An annoyance with a wallet.
3/29/2021 01:00:09 pm

Love you Will. I’m counting the days till release. And I screamed when I found out Bloodline was coming out. Your writing means a lot to me.

On a side note have you played the new risk of rain 2 update?

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William
3/29/2021 01:12:31 pm

I can't wait for the release live stream on twitch! I want to see some of your Valheim progress.

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Kaileonis
3/29/2021 01:27:12 pm

WILL!! YOU SLY Devil!!! I knew something was up!! Hahahhahahaahahahaha AWESOME BEANS!!

Anyway... Cant wait! And thank you for being who you are!

Also since you got me playing Valheim as well, have you tried Barotrauma? Ive been playing it online, and its awesome in a horror,/action/comedy/frustrating kinda game. LoL

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Omni
3/29/2021 01:45:38 pm

Will you sly genius! I just listened to the preview of Bloodline and I can hardly contain my excitement now!!! Hoped you enjoyed the much-needed time off and glad to have you back churning out spiritual gold.

Side Note: I just downloaded Subnautica for free in the PlayStation store and I remember reading about you playing it alot. Looking forward to playing it!

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Shock
3/29/2021 04:25:32 pm

Every day until the new book comes out is another day I spend doing nothing but huffing glue. This is on you. My brain cells are in your hands. Release the vroshir Will.

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Finder Wyvernspur
3/29/2021 04:52:02 pm

I am curious, as an author, how it felt to see your own PERSONAL character development hit milestones in the way of critical acclaim. It has to be surreal or did you always expect this?

I AM a huge fan, love the cradle series. Appreciated the Iron Prince recommendation. I suggest taking a look at the Dragon Heart series and The Chronicles of Elantra series.

You have done such a good job keeping the books intense, I am hoping the intensity continues for however many more books you plan. I am also PRAYING for MOVIES from your books.

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Bob
3/30/2021 04:47:32 am

While on one hand I feel like movies or tv show would be AWESOME, it would probably suck for us because they won’t stay true to the original, and because the voices will all be different from what we’ve come to expect from Travis. So yes, but no.

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Orve
3/29/2021 05:46:15 pm

Welcome back Will! I'm glad you were able to go through vacation without the book hanging over your head. I can't wait to read it.

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John M
3/29/2021 05:58:06 pm

Thanks for your dedication to your craft. You've turned me into a Cradle junkie, and I'm soooooo relieved I don't have to wait forever for your latest installment. You rock!

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Dustin
3/29/2021 07:28:55 pm

I forgot you wrote books. I'm so used to you hovering over me while I'm frozen in complete abject terror.

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Leanne
3/29/2021 08:32:18 pm

So excited for the next Cradle book! I love in Orlando and I was wondering if you were ever planning on doing any book signings in the future? Thank you!

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David link
3/29/2021 09:30:42 pm

Just finished up my reread of Wintersteel today so I am locked and loaded! Welcome back Will! Can't wait for April 6th!

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The Evil One.
3/29/2021 09:42:10 pm

Glad you`re back! I really hope you enjoyed your vacation. I know what burnout is like and its not fun, or healthy.

So, about your Merch... I didn't see any Little Blue Merch anywhere. Can you flog some of your minions into creating some now that you are back?

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Johnathan D Blanchard
3/29/2021 11:35:56 pm

"I did take a break, I swear!"...speaking of swearing...My reaction when I see bloodline pop up in my audible recommendations was pretty explicit. I mean my goodness man, I have things to do this month! I love the turn around time. I love the fact you got to take a break! I love the fact I get to return to Cradle soon! But I need time to plan my schedule so I can reread these books and really savor the new addition. Thanks for the hard work, looking forward to the next bloopers section.

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Penelope27
3/30/2021 04:14:21 am

Glad your time off was good. Best, P27

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Daniel
3/30/2021 04:57:32 am

Thanks a lot for this birthday present!
I think at least the evening of my birthday is now covered. I may even need two days to read through it (probably not though... I‘m very bad at putting good books away when I haven‘t finished them)

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Meep link
3/31/2021 03:51:15 pm

Then why didn’t ya release bloodline IN DECEMBER

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