Coming Soon — Bernie and the Wizards

 

This full-length novel begins where Bernie and the Putty left off.

This book follows young Bernie as he begins his career as a troubleshooter working for The Business.  When a defective universe is found, Bernie is called in to fix it.  This isn’t as easy as it may sound.  As you know, Bernie isn’t one of those hell-fire-and-brimstone gods who just smites anything that gets in his way.  He happens to hold the quaint idea that life is sacred, which makes his job much harder.

Bernie’s first assignment is a world called Photox where the people work to produce guid-peppers, an expensive delicacy among the gods.  For some unknown reason, Photox is no longer producing the peppers.  Bernie’s assignment is to figure out the problem and fix it.  No matter what…

By popular demand from my readers, several story elements get some attention.  For example, Bernie finally gets to confront his father for having abandoned him and his mother so many years ago.  Another thing my readers wanted to see is some progress in the relationship between Bernie and Suzie.  I think you will be satisfied with these plot lines in the new book.

work-14The book is moving through the ‘funnel’ and getting close to publishing.  The first draft was done along with three edits to smooth out some of the plot lines.  The book was then submitted to 18 beta readers for comments and suggestions.  Their wonderful feedback was reviewed and incorporated into the book.  Then, the manuscript was submitted to my editor, who has her own set of feedback and recommendations.
After that, we have to finalize a cover and the title.  I usually like to ask readers for their feedback on these, so you’re invited to be part of the process.

Then the book will be published as an Advance Review Copy (ARC) and submitted to reviewers.  Once that is complete, then the book will finally be published.

Whew.  A long process, but I think having so many reviewers makes for a better book.  I hope you agree.

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