Jane is going non-linear for now. And yup, it’s complicated. So complicated that the linear lady behind Jane and her hijinks has yet to add recent changes to the wall calendar that usually makes her heart go pitter pat.
Jane is going rogue for several reasons. The reason behind her reasons were the subject of my March 2025 newsletter, which you can read here if you haven’t already. With the background reasons out of the way, you can join me for a tromp through the non-linear weeds that are Jane’s existence, at least for a while.
Weed one–– that phrase may hold a meaning quite different from what I want to convey if you live in a state where marijuana has been legalized––is the See Jane Ride! (Book 5) cover reveal in January of 2025. At that time, See Jane Ride! was still slated for publication in October of 2025. It has now been moved to October of 2026 due to the changes outlined in the March newsletter.
Are you with me so far? Good.
Weed two––again, this has nothing to do with legalized cannabis––is The Plot Thickened post that went live in February. In it I was giddy to announce that the plot outline for See Jane Stop, Drop, and Roll! (Book 6 in the series) was a done deal. The plot outline is done indeed, but that book’s release date has been moved to October of 2027.
Still with me? Then let’s keep going.
Weed three––refer to the previous two weeds for a disclaimer refresher––is where it gets complicated for Jane’s highly linear and calendar-loving creator. If you’ve lost track, I’m her creator, and I’m making pretty good progress on the first draft of See Jane Stop, Drop, and Roll! Nine chapters are already completed and it’s still March.
Now for a recap, which is where things get mindbendy for me. Maybe you as well.
- It’s March of 2025 yet I’m writing the first draft of a book that comes out in October of 2027.
- In a couple months (hopefully shortly after the current first draft is finished), the publisher will send the concept edits for the October of 2026 book that used to be the October of 2025 book, and revision process for it will begin. Probably through the summer so the revised book can enter the publication pipeline by early 2026.
- In early 2026, I’ll begin preliminary research for Book 7, which will come out in October of 2028. I have a title in mind, but don’t want to confuse you until I’m less confused. We’ll see how that goes.
- In February of 2026, the whole process starts all over again with a plot thickening workshop for the 2028 book and then the writing of the first draft.
- Rinse and repeat, rinse and repeat, rinse and repeat until the eleventh and final book in the series comes out shortly before the apocalypse.
Are you still with me? That’s amazing because I’m not. I am not pleased that Jane is going non-linear for now. However, my editor assures me that I will adjust to their new publication schedule and like it. I hope that’s case. If not I may have to move to a state with legalized marijuana and take up a new hobby.
