Jessy_Jay
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Book 2, despite my best efforts, is already a little larger than Book 1, and it's not finished yet, oh dear. It has 12 chapters, 3 interludes, and 2 prologues, although not everything is the same length (Prologue 1 is only two and a half pages). I've been looking for places where I can trim the fat, but I've about hit the limit, we're now at the point where anything removed interferes with the plot, undermines an essential character aspect, or expunges a long tickling scene - none ideal. We may have to kick the third interlude over to the third book; I'd rather not, but it's the one piece that isn't absolutely essential. But yeah, aside of that it's nearing completion, tickle scenes for Prologue 2 and Chapters 3, 4, and 5 need to be written or completed, and just a few touch-ups for the ones in Chapters 7 and 11. Honestly, it'll probably be the first time I have the second work finished before the first is published! XD
As for when that is, I wish I could tell you, but we have to hold that information back in case any issues arise that might effect release. Sorry!
As for something non-spoilery... I can clarify something that is made clear near the beginning of the book anyway, and that is that Ellaine... isn't actually Ellaine. That is, Diane doesn't know her name. Her mentor is trained in an ability that allows her to observe a person and over time, "construct" a version of them in her head so that she can consult or even think like them for a time. Ellaine is a person she once knew that was very crafty and manipulative, so she breaks out that persona when she thinks it's called for. Other times she might be Hannah, who is cagey and cautious, or Geraldine, who is demanding and merciless. And there are more as well. She doesn't tell her name, then, because it breaks her concentration if she is called Ellaine while she's Geraldine, for example. One of her friends amuses himself by calling her The Chameleon. She's training Diane in how to do that, since she believes Diane will go very far in the organization.
Oh man, so big already and still not finished? Seems very difficult to write considering that you already trimed it and you are still at the limit. I mean it´s awesome that´s even bigger as the 1st one but this is a tough nut. :-D I hope you don´t have to change to much. It would be very unfortunate if this book turns into something different as you imagined.
Don´t be sorry. I know you can´t tell me the release date and this is totally fine. You need a plan in case of emergency and that´s good.
The stuff with Ellaine sounds great. A character that is multiple characters, seems very fitting for a high Sigma like her. This is definitely very interesting. I think this will be very fun to explore. :-D