Have you ever written a scene, loved it, then immediately shelved it for years? Maybe even given up on that snippet of writing ever making it into a book?
That’s the story behind Hybrid.
I wrote the climax of this book, had no idea how Urban (the main character) got to that point, or where she went after. So, as all good writers do when stuck, I procrastinated writing the rest.
Just kidding.
Procrastination is never the answer!
Over a decade later, I finally circled back to this scene.
I reverse engineered how Urban got to this pivotal scene I had written so long ago. Thus book one was born! Now, not only do I have the beginning written (Enhanced), but I have all of the climax written (Hybrid), and the ending is currently being written now (book 3 coming soon)!
Here’s a little bit more about HYBRID, book 2 in my young adult cyber punk series.
CAUTION. There are some spoilers for ENHANCED, book one.
Lee Urban’s search for truth could destroy everything.
After narrowly surviving several attempts on her life, Lee Urban retreats into hiding, seeking refuge with her family for the Lunar New Year. But the relaxing holiday turns into a heist when someone crashes the party with intel on the hybrid’s identity.
Driven by desperation, Urban accepts a position within the elite Dragons AI team, a high-stakes gamble that will propel her into the heart of the turbulent West. As she follows the elusive clues to the hybrid, the journey takes her closer to uncovering the truths about her own origins and the odd circumstances surrounding her adoption.
Tensions between the Enhanced and Naturals grow increasingly violent and the Western Federation teeters on the brink of civil war. Urban’s choices threaten to tear her family apart, and the secrets she unearths just might shatter the delicate balance of society.
Candace signing off to celebrate this milestone in publishing by enjoying a trip to Colorado!
