A. F. Kay

October 19, 2019 - Update

I hope this finds everyone doing well. It is a beautiful fall day here in Colorado, and I spent my morning doing yard work. While the yard looks nice,  I can barely move my arms. I guess the lesson there is I need to spend more time at the gym and less sitting on my butt. If only there was a way to write while on the treadmill.

I opened Chapter 16 to Harvesters and added Chapter 17 for Step Masters.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

AFK

Chapter 17 - Divine Apostasy Book 2

This book is now published on KU. KU has rules requiring no more than 10% of a book be available by other means. Due to this restriction, I have removed this chapter.

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I'm sorry if this inconveniences you in any way. I am only doing this so I can remain in the KU program.

Thanks for your understanding.

AFK

October 12, 2019 - Update

I'm posting this a day early as my Saturday is already booked. It snowed here yesterday and it is just another reminder of how fast time flies. I had originally wanted to release book two in November, but if I'm honest with myself it will probably be December. I am over halfway to my target length, but I think I'm going to overshoot it. Anyway, I'm going to work my hardest and put the book out as soon as possible.

I opened up chapter 15 to Harvesters and added chapter 16 for Step Master...

Chapter 16 - Divine Apostasy Book 2

This book is now published on KU. KU has rules requiring no more than 10% of a book be available by other means. Due to this restriction, I have removed this chapter.

If you wish to continue reading, please email me and I will send you the *.mobi file for you to add to your Amazon device.

I'm sorry if this inconveniences you in any way. I am only doing this so I can remain in the KU program.

Thanks for your understanding.

AFK

October 5, 2019 - Update

Hello, everyone! I knew this would be a challenging week, so I had intended to get up early and write in the mornings. That proved more difficult than I'd imagined. I'm not giving up on it and will continue to figure out ways to increase my productivity. On the plus side, my anniversary is today and my marriage gained a level. Ding! So I had some success this week. My hope is that you had some successes this week as well.

Speaking of successes, Ruwen received some new loot in t...

Chapter 15 - Divine Apostasy Book 2

This book is now published on KU. KU has rules requiring no more than 10% of a book be available by other means. Due to this restriction, I have removed this chapter.

If you wish to continue reading, please email me and I will send you the *.mobi file for you to add to your Amazon device.

I'm sorry if this inconveniences you in any way. I am only doing this so I can remain in the KU program.

Thanks for your understanding.

AFK

September 28, 2019 - Update

I hope this update finds everyone doing well. I've been thinking a lot this week about life balance and change. It is likely something most of us struggle with. Specifically, I plan to make changes to my current writing process (which is whenever I have the chance right now). 

As much as I loath getting up in the mornings, I'm going to try it so that I can get some quality writing done first thing in the day. Writing that here and reporting to everyone next week how it went will he...

Chapter 14 - Divine Apostasy Book 2

This book is now published on KU. KU has rules requiring no more than 10% of a book be available by other means. Due to this restriction, I have removed this chapter.

If you wish to continue reading, please email me and I will send you the *.mobi file for you to add to your Amazon device.

I'm sorry if this inconveniences you in any way. I am only doing this so I can remain in the KU program.

Thanks for your understanding.

AFK

September 21, 2019 - Update

Hi everyone!  It's hard to believe we're in late September already. Fall is my favorite time of year, and I'm excited that the days are getting cooler. I'm going to try and make it up to the high country this weekend and see some Fall colors. Nature always recharges my creative energy, and I hope to have a super productive weekend of writing. Take care, and as always, thank you so much!

I've opened up chapters 10 and 11 to Harvesters and added chapters 12 and 13 for Step Masters. E...

Chapter 13 - Divine Apostasy Book 2

This book is now published on KU. KU has rules requiring no more than 10% of a book be available by other means. Due to this restriction, I have removed this chapter.

If you wish to continue reading, please email me and I will send you the *.mobi file for you to add to your Amazon device.

I'm sorry if this inconveniences you in any way. I am only doing this so I can remain in the KU program.

Thanks for your understanding.

AFK

Chapter 12 - Divine Apostasy Book 2

This book is now published on KU. KU has rules requiring no more than 10% of a book be available by other means. Due to this restriction, I have removed this chapter.

If you wish to continue reading, please email me and I will send you the *.mobi file for you to add to your Amazon device.

I'm sorry if this inconveniences you in any way. I am only doing this so I can remain in the KU program.

Thanks for your understanding.

AFK

September 14, 2019 - Update

Hi everyone! I'm posting this a bit early so I can focus on book 2 tomorrow. This week I committed to writing a story for an anthology/bundle. I'll work hard to make sure it doesn't impact the timeline for book 2.

In fact, the story I plan to write is a prequel to the Divine Apostasy series. It will involve three characters you've already met. The anthology/bundle will have exclusive rights for a week once it is released. I'll provide details about that when they become available. Once ...

Chapter 11 - Divine Apostasy Book 2

This book is now published on KU. KU has rules requiring no more than 10% of a book be available by other means. Due to this restriction, I have removed this chapter.

If you wish to continue reading, please email me and I will send you the *.mobi file for you to add to your Amazon device.

I'm sorry if this inconveniences you in any way. I am only doing this so I can remain in the KU program.

Thanks for your understanding.

AFK

Chapter 10 - Divine Apostasy Book 2

This book is now published on KU. KU has rules requiring no more than 10% of a book be available by other means. Due to this restriction, I have removed this chapter.

If you wish to continue reading, please email me and I will send you the *.mobi file for you to add to your Amazon device.

I'm sorry if this inconveniences you in any way. I am only doing this so I can remain in the KU program.

Thanks for your understanding.

AFK

September 7, 2019 - Update

Hi, everyone! It's saturday and I'm so glad the week is over. I feel like holiday weeks are the worst. You always end up cramming 5 days worth of work into 4. Anyway, I had a great week writing and I'm excited about the story. As always, I have concerns about the pacing, but since Shade's First Rule wasn't that much different pace wise, I'm going to trust the story I'm trying to tell. Plus, I have a process in place (multiple iterations of feedback) to fix issues like that. In the end readers...

Chapter 9 - Divine Apostasy Book 2

This book is now published on KU. KU has rules requiring no more than 10% of a book be available by other means. Due to this restriction, I have removed this chapter.

If you wish to continue reading, please email me and I will send you the *.mobi file for you to add to your Amazon device.

I'm sorry if this inconveniences you in any way. I am only doing this so I can remain in the KU program.

Thanks for your understanding.

AFK

Chapter 8 - Divine Apostasy Book 2

This book is now published on KU. KU has rules requiring no more than 10% of a book be available by other means. Due to this restriction, I have removed this chapter.

If you wish to continue reading, please email me and I will send you the *.mobi file for you to add to your Amazon device.

I'm sorry if this inconveniences you in any way. I am only doing this so I can remain in the KU program.

Thanks for your understanding.

AFK

August 31, 2019 - Update

I hope this finds everyone doing well. I've been working this morning on the monthly newsletter that I'll send out tomorrow. If you haven't joined the newsletter, you can do so at  https://afkauthor.com/subscribe . The newsletter will be about how the first month went for Shade's First Rule, mistakes I made, and my plans for the future. Part of those plans will be starting a small group that will get the finished nov...

Chapter 7 - Divine Apostasy Book 2

This book is now published on KU. KU has rules requiring no more than 10% of a book be available by other means. Due to this restriction, I have removed this chapter.

If you wish to continue reading, please email me and I will send you the *.mobi file for you to add to your Amazon device.

I'm sorry if this inconveniences you in any way. I am only doing this so I can remain in the KU program.

Thanks for your understanding.

AFK

Chapter 6 - Divine Apostasy Book 2

This book is now published on KU. KU has rules requiring no more than 10% of a book be available by other means. Due to this restriction, I have removed this chapter.

If you wish to continue reading, please email me and I will send you the *.mobi file for you to add to your Amazon device.

I'm sorry if this inconveniences you in any way. I am only doing this so I can remain in the KU program.

Thanks for your understanding.

AFK

August 24, 2019 - Update

Happy weekend!  I had a busy week: air travel, roof being replaced due to hail, vendors in town for work, kids still getting accustomed to school, etc.  I know many of you can relate. My plan is to get a lot of writing done this weekend and forget about all that for awhile. I hope you find some time to do what you enjoy this weekend as well.

I've opened Chapters 3 and 4 to Harvesters and added Chapter 5 for Step Masters. Remember these are unedited. I write really clean first ...

Chapter 5 - Divine Apostasy Book 2

Chapter 5

Bliz sat down across from Ruwen and slapped his hand down on the table. When he lifted it, five rings lay in a pile. Each silver ring had twisting yellow metal through it.

Bliz picked up one of the rings, set it on its side, and flicked it. The ring spun in a tight circle, moving in a slow arc around the table. “A piece of advice when it comes to Energy gear. Distribute it across your body as much as you can. Bad luck always brings friends. A Collect...

August 17, 2019 - Update

Hi! I hope everyone had a great week. I've been traveling to spend time with family and the week has just flown by. Anyway, I posted Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 for Step Masters and opened up Chapter 2 to Harvesters. 

I know I say this every post, but it really is true; I really appreciate you joining me on this journey. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

AFK

Chapter 4 - Divine Apostasy Book 2

Chapter 4

Bliz walked to the other side of the large central pillar, and Ruwen followed. Bliz pulled a key from his Void Band and unlocked the door. This was the same door Bliz had retrieved all Ruwen’s things from yesterday. Bliz opened the door, entered, and Ruwen followed.

The walls were covered in shelves. Neatly organized on them were clothes, tools, jewelry, and even some weapons. A small table with four chairs was placed in the middle of the circular ro...

Chapter 3 - Divine Apostasy Book 2

Chapter 3

The Worker’s Lodge had half the crowd that Ruwen had seen in it yesterday, but it seemed almost as noisy, and it was filling quickly. As soon as Officer Kaleb dropped them off safely inside the Lodge, Hamma pulled Ruwen and Sift to an empty table.

“Spill it,” Hamma said.

Ruwen froze as what seemed like the million secrets he kept all rushed into his thoughts.

Ruwen’s throat went dry. “Spill what?”

“Let’s start with him...

Weekend Update

Posted Chapter 2 for Step Masters and opened up Chapter 1 to Harvesters (please be careful coming off the cliff from Shade's First Rule   ; )    ). Writing on book 2 is going well. Bliz explained a game to Ruwen last night that I would love to play at the Dizzy Judge.

Thanks as always for your support. Have a great weekend!

AFK

Chapter 2 - Divine Apostasy Book 2

Happy weekend everyone! Here is chapter two. Enjoy!  

Chapter 2

The sound of boots on the road reached them a few seconds before four Order Enforcement soldiers came running into view. These soldiers were city patrol, so they wore scale instead of plate armor. Each carried a long sword and a shield with the Order Class blue circle on it. The fighting path under the Order Class didn’t get all the advantages of the pure Fighter Class, but they made up for it with their auras ...

Book 2 Cover Reveal

Hi, everyone! Here is the cover for book 2! It has a working title, so it might change before launch. Writing is going well, and I'm doing everything I can to release book 2 as soon as I can. Thanks as always for your support!

AFK

Chapter 1 - Divine Apostasy Book 2

Here is the safety rope you can use to climb off the cliff I left you on. As always, these are unedited pages and will likely change a little before publication. Enjoy!

Chapter 1

Ruwen’s legs were wet with Sift’s blood. Hamma’s Summon Order spell still filled the sky will light, streams of glowing branches, like a giant weeping willow, had almost reached the ground.

“How much time does he have?” Ruwen asked.

Hamma bit her lip. “His stats...

Prologue - Divine Apostasy Book 2

Hi, friends! Please find below the unedited prologue for Divine Apostasy Book 2. Things might change as I work my way further into the book. There is a ton of foreshadowing in this, and it is possible I overdid it. I won't know until the end of the book what I need to adjust here. Enjoy!

Prologue

Naktos felt a slight pressure against his outer ward and looked up from his book. He focused his attention on the multiple shells of Spirit that surrounded his home and kept hi...