Alternate Title: The Season of Familial Obligation
Some of you may be wondering: Where are all the books David promised us in late 2011? I’ve read Wrath of the White Tigress and The Storm Dragon’s Heart and now I want more. More, damn it, more!
I am deeply sorry. Nothing would make me happier than having more books out for you to read.
I am working on the next book, but things are going slowly. And at this point I’m four months behind on my publishing schedule. It’s likely that I’ll be five months behind once December ends.
I’ve been stressed by intermittent familial obligations over the last 16 months. For most of that time I was able to keep pace with my work and so I thought I could get out a number of books late this year in spite of it all. In June, the stress of obligations ratcheted up but then cooled off again. I was a month behind pace then, but figured I could catch up.
Then came September.
I won’t go into details because they would do neither me nor you any good and most of it is private in nature. Suffice to say, my parents have been in dire need of my assistance. And when my time isn’t directly occupied by helping them, I find myself unable to work. The stress of the situation sometimes leaves my mind vacant of creativity and I want nothing but rest or some mindless endeavor.
In short, I’m having to take care of things only I can take care of, things I do out of love and respect for my family. Things that are not pleasant and leave me little creative time.
But in January, my time will be my own again. The bits of work I can manage now will become torrents and new work shall appear.
