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Update (Part 1)
          	
          	October Storm was an idea born of a conversation with a friend that gave me a book idea, and quickly became a story I was passionate about. But as I worked my way through the story, and was mapping out the plot of subsequent sequels in my head (I never plan a one-off book,) I began to realize the direction I envisioned the series heading was NOT the direction I felt I could make work, by combining our modern world and the magical world and events I was envisioning. I know there’s the argument of “you won’t know unless you try” but no matter how I worked it, I wasn’t happy with how it felt, and realized that if I’m not satisfied with my work, I felt I had no place presenting it to you, the reader. So I decided to split the ideas and go in two different directions. That is why I put the hiatus in place: to separate the book from the overall plot arc of subsequent novels, and thus create two different novels that started from one idea. 
          	
          	In simpler terms, I’m removing the magic that I planned to introduce in October Storm, and I am working my way back through the chapters to realign the novel, the plot, and details that exist in the chapters already released, into a crime thriller/ suspense/ mystery novel, however you wish to label it. This has required me to redo some characters, change some plot items, and do some extra world building for October Storm.

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(Part 2)
          	  
          	  Which brings me to the other portion of this update: a new novel. I am presently working on world building a second novel, born out of the magic-based ideas from the first. For now, I’ll simply call it [Project Elder] and leave it at that, until a time I’m ready to reveal more details about the novel, the setting, and the like. This is a novel I’ve been excited about for a long time, and will allow me the freedom to make a series of works I am excited to write. What I WILL announce about this novel, is that it’s a fantasy setting in it’s own unique world. I’ve already got the foundations of the magic system made, I’ve just finished the world map and naming the continents, and I will tell you that it will feature all of our fantasy favorites for races and creatures: Humans, Elves, Dwarves, Vampires, Werewolves, Dragons, and more! 
          	  
          	  I look forward to being able to share more details about [Project Elder] in the coming months, but in the meantime, keep your eye on Wattpad, as I plan to have October Storm updated by mid March!
          	  
          	  - K. van Niel
          	  
          	  P.S. - I might have also started a YouTube channel, “SomePenName,” where I plan to start streaming once or twice a month, and you can get glimpses into the world building for [Project Elder], so if you want an insider peak, or to come hang out in a setting that supports creative minds, go drop me a follow! I’ll be live this Friday!
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KodiVN

Update (Part 1)
          
          October Storm was an idea born of a conversation with a friend that gave me a book idea, and quickly became a story I was passionate about. But as I worked my way through the story, and was mapping out the plot of subsequent sequels in my head (I never plan a one-off book,) I began to realize the direction I envisioned the series heading was NOT the direction I felt I could make work, by combining our modern world and the magical world and events I was envisioning. I know there’s the argument of “you won’t know unless you try” but no matter how I worked it, I wasn’t happy with how it felt, and realized that if I’m not satisfied with my work, I felt I had no place presenting it to you, the reader. So I decided to split the ideas and go in two different directions. That is why I put the hiatus in place: to separate the book from the overall plot arc of subsequent novels, and thus create two different novels that started from one idea. 
          
          In simpler terms, I’m removing the magic that I planned to introduce in October Storm, and I am working my way back through the chapters to realign the novel, the plot, and details that exist in the chapters already released, into a crime thriller/ suspense/ mystery novel, however you wish to label it. This has required me to redo some characters, change some plot items, and do some extra world building for October Storm.

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(Part 2)
            
            Which brings me to the other portion of this update: a new novel. I am presently working on world building a second novel, born out of the magic-based ideas from the first. For now, I’ll simply call it [Project Elder] and leave it at that, until a time I’m ready to reveal more details about the novel, the setting, and the like. This is a novel I’ve been excited about for a long time, and will allow me the freedom to make a series of works I am excited to write. What I WILL announce about this novel, is that it’s a fantasy setting in it’s own unique world. I’ve already got the foundations of the magic system made, I’ve just finished the world map and naming the continents, and I will tell you that it will feature all of our fantasy favorites for races and creatures: Humans, Elves, Dwarves, Vampires, Werewolves, Dragons, and more! 
            
            I look forward to being able to share more details about [Project Elder] in the coming months, but in the meantime, keep your eye on Wattpad, as I plan to have October Storm updated by mid March!
            
            - K. van Niel
            
            P.S. - I might have also started a YouTube channel, “SomePenName,” where I plan to start streaming once or twice a month, and you can get glimpses into the world building for [Project Elder], so if you want an insider peak, or to come hang out in a setting that supports creative minds, go drop me a follow! I’ll be live this Friday!
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