The Mourning Son continues Erikson Gray’s journey in the realm of Lucardia, a land shrouded in mystery and threatened by ancient and new forces. Haunted by fragmented memories and drawn by a whispering voice, Erik ventures into the Sacred Grove, or Llwyn Sanctaidd, a vast and foreboding wilderness rumored to be the resting place of a lost city with untold secrets.
In the depths of the grove, Erik must navigate a labyrinth of dangers, from hostile terrain to supernatural perils. Along the way, he encounters new allies and old adversaries, each with their own secrets and motives. As Erik’s journey unfolds, he is forced to confront the physical dangers lurking in the grove and the growing darkness within himself, tied to the power of the ancient sword he wields.
The story explores themes of identity, destiny, and the seductive allure of power. Erik’s choices and actions ripple through his fragile alliances as old beliefs are challenged, and moral lines blur. With the fate of Lucardia hanging in the balance, Erik must determine who he can trust and what sacrifices he is willing to make to achieve his goals.
The Mourning Son is a tale of self-discovery and transformation, where the lines between light and shadow are in constant flux. Erik’s journey in this installment deepens the series’ exploration of legacy, power, and the consequences of wielding forces beyond one’s control. The novel sets the stage for greater conflicts as Erik grapples with the echoes of the past and the uncertain future.
Writing Log:
6/25- Started writing book 2
7/19- Reached the 10,000 words mark!
7/21- Updated book cover above and included tentative titles for the whole series as I envision it at the moment. 11,581 words.
7/27- Writing away. Took some time to get back in the grove, but starting to move. 17,881 words
7/29- Passed the 20,000-word mark. On chapter nine and running strong.
8/2- 26,398 words. Lucardia is turning into a dark place- plots abound!
8/15- 42,034 words. Well into the meaty part of the book. Moving along well. Created book trailer for Dawn of the Lightbearer.
8/22- 50,254 words. Broke the 50k word mark! Probably a little less than halfway. Aiming for about 140k.
8/29- 60,000!
9/11- 76,482
9/25- 90,000!
10/2- 96,858, day job has been hell, but still writing.
10/7- Been a rough couple of days, but still moving forward. 98,602. Here’s to 100K by this weekend!
10/8- Passed 100,000 mark!
11/10- Been a while, and daily WC low, but still trucking along. 108,848. Going through a detour.
11/19- After a difficult month or so, we are rolling again! Getting close to the end of book 2. Hopefully about a month more of writing and then editing- 112,049
12/14- Been a while since updating, but still moving along. At 122,499 as of last night. Getting there!
1/2- Very close to being done. Set New Year as the goal to be done with the story. Won’t make it, but will be close. Two more chapters to write. 136,396 words.
1/4- Hope to have this book out by early February 2022! Retitled to The Mourning Son.
1/5- Story complete! First read-through in process. Have to work quick. Hope to have the book out by early February. 138,059 words.
2/3- The Mourning Son is available tomorrow (2/4)!
