World Walker 2: The Unmaking Engine (41 page)

Back to the point. I hoped to write a second book. I had lots of ideas about developing the story, and one book couldn't do justice to all of them. I avoided a cliffhanger ending for The World Walker, because—sometimes— they make me want to throw my Kindle out of the window. But I knew there was more to come. I just wasn't sure when I'd find the time. And that's where you come in, gentle reader…

After the first few weeks, The World Walker started selling a constant number of copies every day. Also, there were plenty of people borrowing it through Kindle Unlimited and Select. Not enough to buy a new car/pay for a child’s education/upgrade to First Class on any future airplane trips, but enough sales and borrows to encourage me to take a risk and make time to write the sequel sooner rather than later.

Once I'd made the commitment, I wrote pages of notes and carefully plotted most of the book, including the ending. Which is hilarious, because—when I look at my notes now—almost everything has changed. The ending is completely different. It's the strangest sensation when a story takes on a life of its own. There's one chapter in The Unmaking Engine which came from nowhere. Straight from my subconscious onto the page, bypassing my conscious mind completely. And you thought Manna was weird?

What I'm trying to say, in a long-winded and rambling way, is that those of you who read The World Walker made The Unmaking Engine possible. I've been incredibly lucky—thousands of people have read the first novel, and the reviews (please do review any independent author's book you've enjoyed, it makes a HUGE difference) have given me the confidence and impetus to keep writing.

I have more in store in the multiverse of The World Walker. There’s at least one more book to write about Mee, Seb and—perhaps—the next generation. I also have lots of other stories to tell. If enough of you want to keep reading, I'll keep writing.

Reading opens our minds, lets us see how others perceive the world—even an imaginary world. This is
a good thing
. And the world needs more
good things
. Thanks for reading.

Ian W. Sainsbury

Norwich

August 19
^th
, 2016