I’ve been deep in revisions for my third book, The Sorceress Queen, and for a while I was kicking myself for writing brand new chapters this late in the process. After years of work, shouldn’t I be polishing instead of drafting?

But here’s the truth: Alana’s POV in Part 2 just wasn’t working.

For readers of The Hoarding series, you know how significant it is that Alana is back in Book 3. And yet, during revision, something felt off. She seemed like a background character in her own story. She lacked purpose. The chapters didn’t give her the weight she deserved.

At first, fear held me back. Fear of making the book even longer. Fear of undoing progress. Fear of “starting over.” But my heart kept telling me to do it. To let the creative energy loose.

So I did. I wrote the chapters she needed.

And it’s been the greatest decision. Suddenly, things are flowing. Parts are connecting. Characters are deepening. Alana’s story is finally coming to life, and The Sorceress Queen feels stronger because of it.

The lesson I’ve learned—and maybe this will resonate with other writers—is this: revision isn’t just about trimming and tightening. Sometimes, the boldest move is to add. To trust that your story still has more to say.

And when you listen, everything falls into place.

I can’t wait for you all to read this book and experience Alana’s journey the way it was always meant to be told.

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