Hello again, it’s me, N. T. Lazer, the author of this series. What have you been up to since I last checked in? No way, that’s craaazy. Anyway, enough about you, let’s talk about me (and by me, I mean the Homeseeker).

Thanks for reading The Homeseeker Book 2: Elements of Rage. I’m really happy I was able to get it all out without any delays and intend to start releasing book 3 in a few days. I’m still very enthused by the response this series has garnered. Comments, to reviews, to criticisms, to Discord messages, it all makes a huge difference in my author experience. Every single one of your comments means so much to me. I read them all, even if I don’t respond to them. And if you want to come hang out and chat, I’ve got a Discord with some fun theory crafters.

Below here will be filled with Book 2 spoilers, so you better not have jumped to this chapter on a whim.

I have some notes in the original outline that says Zalan and Rep see “Greenlings” on the way, but I have no idea what Greenlings are supposed to be. I never really fleshed that out, so it got dropped.

There is no mention of “Nold” in my original outline for this entire book. It was an adventure between Rep and Zalan alone on their way to the tourney, with Rep losing his mind over Zalan constantly being derisive toward Madam Hikma and the likes of the realm. Basically, Rep at his wits end for having to deal with all the annoying traits that comes with traveling with Zalan. At some point they run into a coach that takes an interest in them going to the tournament. I’m glad I didn’t go that route, as that ended up being repetitive even in a few pages of outline. Plus, Nold is fun.

I had always planned for the semifinal to be between Slauson and Zalan, never the final. Even though it may have felt a little more fitting for Zalan and his rival to face off in the big match, I wanted the final to be one where Zalan was free of anger. Show his character progression in the same book rather than wait for the lessons to take hold in the next book in the series. Also, I have to admit, I thought it was hilarious to have a pitiful slap fight for the final battle in this big tournament.

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I like the concept of the Elemental Rage Tournament originally being the way that people would receive their Elemental Powers. I’ve been considering writing a prequel series in this world (starring a character introduced in book 3), that might showcase some of those before-times. But that wouldn’t happen before this story is complete and released.

Trentor was just a placeholder name in my outline for the longest time, with no intent on what I was gonna do with him. As in, he was some rando that would be smacked off stage in a background battle or something while Zalan spoke with Rep or Nold. I ended up having so much fun with him as the weakest fighter that kept winning by the skin of his teeth. Up until Dimak hits him once and it becomes clear what the power disparity is between them.

I hope it’s not conceited to say so, but I love the Slauson vs. Zalan fight a lot. The reveal of Slauson’s father done so visceral and aggressive, then to Zalan losing his ground, then to Zalan summoning from the sky. Beat for beat, I thought it was some of the most fun chapters to write.

As a very ahead of time reminder, this series will eventually be edited and released on Amazon as a physical copy and ebook. And yes, this series will eventually be made into an Audiobook on Audible. That’ll take some time though, so no stubbing yet.

Thank you very much for reading and I hope you all continue into The Homeseeker Book 3: A Bargain With Fate. With three of my favorite characters in the series to be introduced.

If you’re really enjoying my work, consider supporting me on Patreon. Sincerely, nothing is more motivating than having backers offering consistent support. You can get up to 10 Advanced Chapters. Yes, by the time this post goes up, Patreon is already a few chapters into Book 3.

I also want to add a sincere thanks for the ratings and reviews. Last time I wrote an afterword, I asked for honest ratings/reviews and I got some! Thank you, seriously. It helps so much. Consider updating an existing review or leaving a rating if you haven’t already. Makes a huge difference for me as an author.

That’s all! Thanks! Still taking the next few days off then book 3 starts. See you soon!

N. T. Lazer