Life After Unbound: What Comes Next?
As I’ve mentioned before, now that Unbound is out in the world, I want to take a small step back and give you time to experience the story on your own terms. I’ll be back before long—there’s so much to reflect on and share—but for now, let’s shift the focus to what’s next. And yes, there is a next project already in the works.
When I finished writing Unbound, I assumed I’d need a break. I thought I’d feel creatively spent and ready for some downtime. But oddly enough, the opposite happened. I was more fired up than ever—bursting with ideas and itching to write again. If anything, the extra work I had to put into editing and proofreading (due to some unexpected bumps with the editing firm I used) only added fuel to the fire. While polishing the final manuscript before uploading to Amazon KDP, my brain was already stirring with what might come next.
Meanwhile, my husband—who is the most wonderfully supportive (and persistent) person you’ll ever meet—had his own ideas. He’d been patiently waiting for my brain to be free enough to hear them. And let’s just say, his enthusiasm was…enthusiastic. He gave me a full pitch: the setting, the premise, even some character details. My reaction?
“That’s stupid.”
I may have thrown in one of my signature expletives, too. (He swears I did—I’m not denying it.)
At the time, I just couldn’t connect with the idea. It felt like a departure from what I had just written, and I wasn’t ready to go there. But if you know me, you know I reflect on everything—eventually. The next morning, while sipping coffee, I found myself thinking about his idea again. I started seeing possibilities. I started asking questions. And by the time he joined me in the kitchen, I was poking around in his brain, genuinely curious.
Long story short? He was right. The more we talked, the more intrigued I became. The concept began to take shape, and before long I was drafting. I’m thrilled to say that a new novel is officially in progress—and it’s already becoming something special.
What I can share now: it’s an LGBTQ-themed story told through the lens of historical fiction. It’s very different from Unbound in tone and style, and I’m excited about the challenge. I’ve already fallen in love with the characters and the world they inhabit. There’s something incredibly satisfying about stepping into a different era and crafting a story that feels both authentic and relevant.
For now, that’s all I’m revealing—but I’ll share more in the weeks ahead as the writing unfolds. Thank you again for your continued support. It means everything to me. Stay tuned for future updates, reflections, and a few behind-the-scenes peeks into what I hope will be another story worth telling.
See you next week.
— Chris
