Final Touches

Book Two is finished at last. What was originally slated to take only one year blossomed into a three year adventure as the book underwent a few major changes and my content delivery philosophy underwent even more. I will be moving on to a few public readings of the finished work as well as actively seeking a publisher for the series.

This represents a significant change in the vision of Chu'Mesa Studios which merits a moment of explanation. I still believe in the original business model. I think it is solid and worthwhile, especially for an independent artist. However, over the years I have come to realize that I limited my audience to an elite few by veering so quickly away from "normal" publishing avenues. I don't want to restrict my work and that was never the goal of the site. The goal is to open the work up to everyone as fluidly and fairly as possible. While Chu'Mesa Studios has, for me, been a terrific success, I feel it is important to expand my horizons now.

I have moved over the years from a static website to a semi-dynamic website to an attempt at a more adept and connected presentation. Throughout this process I have discovered a great wealth of technical limitations, many of which I simply don't have the time to overcome. There's a lot I would like to do with the site that I simply cannot accomplish with the resources at my disposal. Despite this, I think Chu'Mesa Studios has metamorphosed into an exceptionally nimble online presentation. I am now focused on connecting with my readers through a 3 step process which I am continually refining.

First, there is the chumesa.com website which lays out the facts about the story. I foresee it being a repository for all the meta information which will allow faithful readers to keep track of where they are in the universe and how characters are set to interact with the story as a whole.

Second, there is Functioning Chu'Mesa which I keep updated with daily happenings, writing progress and thoughts about this process as a whole.

Third, there are the Google Wave live writing events. These allow trusted readers to interact directly with the process of writing by being present and afforded a voice during my actual writing sessions.

Across these three offerings I think Chu'Mesa Studios is beginning to offer the kind of experience I want to deliver to my audience. So, it is with confidence and anticipation that I move forward to Book Three of The Prophecy Archives series.