Raised From Fire
The Chronicles of Jonathan Duval
Raised From Fire is the first book in the Chronicles of Jonathan Duval by S.A. Michaels.
Set in a high fantasy world with echoes of the pre-digital age. It includes a hero’s journey (of sorts), fights, brawls, battles, slaughter, and lots of beer drinking. There is at least one sword on fire.
So! What has been going on?
Draft 2 has been serving it’s purpose. As I moved from draft 1, two story arcs were removed from the plotline, and two… three chapters were scrapped entirely. With that the outline of ”book 2” is done, a three arc story. Hopefully we will all feel that book 2 has a better narrative and compact story. With only 3 chapters left to write it is progressing smoothly yet slowly.
Did a research trip for inspiration. Needed to nail the atmosphere for a city featured in ”book 2”, I am sure it will be beneficial.
Artwork has been decided on and work will commence on those once draft 2 is done. Once again there will be focus on ”dark and gritty” as to fit the narrative… To be honest at this point I don’t see that changing, for any book up and to book 4 atleast.
Speaking of book 4. As it stands, work has been done on book 3-4, with book 3’s outline completed. So there will be a series of books before long.
/ S.A. Michaels
My first book in The Chronicles of Jonathan Duval series was published this summer of 2023.
It has been an arduous endeavor. The book has consumed the last three years of my life, although the project itself has been 20 years in the making.
If you are here as someone who is thinking about picking up Raised from Fire: The Chronicles of Jonathan Duval: It would be my privilege if you did and I hope that you find it entertaining.
If you just finished reading and is here to dive deeper or atleast find a tidbit of information : The sequels are already on their way, quite a few chapters and even whole arcs did not fit into the narrative of Raised From Fire and will instead be featured in future releases.
I thank you for dropping by, and I will be updating when I have anything to share. As for now I will be busy with draft 2 of book 2.
/S.A. Michaels
