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Status of Intergalactic Wizard Scout Chronicles

11/10/2016

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I've been asked several times about the direction of the wizard scout story arc and how many books it will be.
Instead of continuing to answer individual queries, I thought I'd write a blog entry instead.

Although I haven't mentioned it anywhere, The Intergalactic Wizard Scout Chronicles is a set of 4 trilogies with books 1 through 3 being the Academy Trilogy, and books 4 through 6 being the Empire Trilogy. I know it doesn't say that anywhere, but that's how I have it in my mind. Although each of the 4 trilogies are part of the larger story arc, each trilogy is intended to have closure. In other words, no cliffhangers. Of course, there will still be some unanswered questions about the larger story arc, but hopefully nothing earth shattering at the end of each trilogy.

So, what are the 4 trilogies?
The Academy Trilogy, Books 1 through 3, is about Rick's time at the Intergalactic Wizard Scout Academy.

The Empire Trilogy, Books 4 through 6, covers Rick's time as a wizard scout for the Empire.

The Trecorian Trilogy, Books 7 through 9, is about ....? Well, I think I should keep that a secret for now to avoid any spoilers.

The Armageddon Trilogy, Books 10 through 12, covers the battle for the 3 galaxies. (If you like massive, intergalactic battles, it's the trilogy for you.)

I am aware a 12 book series is an ambitious undertaking, and if I was a reader, I might wonder, "Hmm. How long is it going to take him to finish?"

Well, as you may (or may not know), I have a full-time computer programming job. Consequently, I write in my spare time. So, it takes me about 6 months to finish each book. However, I am seriously considering taking up writing as a full-time profession. If I am able to do that, then I should be able to write a new book in the series in about 4 months. And, really, 3 books a year is about as fast as I can go and still put out a good story, which is as important to me as I'm sure it is to you.

So..., there's the plan and the timeline in case anyone is curious. 

Thanks for listening.
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Ken Jones link
11/11/2016 04:22:55 am

I can honestly say I have lost hours of sleep because of the Wizard Scout books. " I haven't been able to put them down." Congratulations on a great storyline and believable character's. Ken

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Rodney Hartman link
11/11/2016 10:17:53 am

Ken,
Well, if it makes you feel any better, I've lost hours of sleep writing the series. But, I do enjoy doing it. I'm glad you've been enjoying the story of Rick and his friends. I'm hopeful you'll like the next book as well, Wizard Rebellion, Book Five. Most of Rick's friends from his Academy days are back as they try to thwart an evil threatening millions of innocents. And of course, 'the One' is there in the background keeping things stirred up.

Well, enough about that. It's Veteran's Day, and I'm sitting on the back porch working on chapter four. It seems like a good story to me so far. I'm sure Rick's fans will let me know one way or the other when it is released late Spring 2017. Have a great day, and thanks for letting me know you enjoy the series. It keeps me motivated.

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10/3/2017 08:16:02 am

We could just make out a gleam og light at the place of the tunnel. So, the story was interesting to read. I wish you the best of everything.

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paul
1/13/2018 12:06:58 am

hi Rodney I've nearly finished the 6th book have enjoyed the whole series so far really just want to start on the new books lol when is book 7 due out. oh and thanks for creating a great series.

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Rodney W. Hartman link
1/13/2018 02:11:56 pm

Paul,
Thanks for letting me know you enjoy the series. Wizard Redeemed, Book Seven is currently with my copyeditor, so I'm guessing a go-live date for the eBook in mid to late March 2018. We'll see.

I've started working on Wizard Defender, Book Eight in between work on the first book of a series called Ring Defender. The Wizard Scout series is my main project, but I have to jump around some to keep the writing interesting on my part.

I'm guessing Wizard Defender, Book Eight will be out in August or September 2018 if things continue to work the way they have with the other books. I am still on track to make it a 12 book series. Hopefully that continues to stay true. Sometimes the characters surprise me. :)

Thanks for being a fan of Rick and Nick and all their fellow wizard scouts and battle computers, not to mention a high elf priestess and her brethren.

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Alex
7/9/2018 01:06:50 pm

I loved your books and they character development and storyline are quite amazing I cannot wait for the next book I’m readinga all of them for the third time

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Dale
8/9/2018 03:00:00 pm

Hey Rodney, I.just wanted to let you know I've been addicted to these books and I can't wait to finish the whole series, I'm just finishing up on book 7, I especially love the relationship between Rick and Nikalo, I have found my self laughing out loud with some of the battle computers comments, keep up the fantastic work and I can't wait to read the rest of the series.

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Clare link
8/23/2021 09:07:37 pm

Hi nicee reading your post

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