{"id":1264,"date":"2026-03-10T21:39:50","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T21:39:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mjpankey.com\/?p=1264"},"modified":"2026-03-10T21:39:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T21:39:51","slug":"march-update-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mjpankey.com\/?p=1264","title":{"rendered":"MARCH UPDATE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

War of Helinthia Update<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

February progress was super slow, I\u00a0wrote 7,324 words total; not a lot. But I did some editing, restructured a pivotal chapter, and wrote a new one, so not a total loss. My WIP is now 102,998 words, with 46 chapters. We’re now almost midway through our 3rd month of 2026 (what the actual —–?!) and if I’m going to publish this book this year, then I need to hustle. SO! I’m going to make a push to complete the\u00a0very rough<\/em>\u00a0draft by the end of March. It’s not going to be pretty, but it’ll be something to polish.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My new Release date is 1 October 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

March Fantasy Book Events<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

I’ll be an attending author at FOUR more incredible events this month that you don’t want to miss! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Barnes & Noble – Macon, GA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, 14 March\u00a0in Macon, GA,<\/strong>\u00a0I will be at Barnes & Noble! This will be my first time doing a signing\u00a0in Macon, GA and I’m really excited about it! I met the manager at JoeFest last year, so I’m super excited to visit his store!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Front Paige Media Book Fair – Greenville, SC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, 21 March\u00a0in Greenville, SC<\/strong>\u00a0at the New Realm Brewing Co. will be an explosive book fair, featuring hundreds of authors, book vendors, coffee, and gifts. You subscribed to my newsletter because you love books. So this will be your heaven, trust me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Wee Bit Celtic Artisan Market – Lexington, SC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sunday, 22 March in Lexington, SC<\/strong>\u00a0will be a\u00a0magical outdoor market. A mini Renaissance Faire, if you will. Dress up in your fantasy garb and shop all things whimsical, eclectic, and handcrafted with love. Baked goods, jewelry, tarot, books, ironwork from a real forge, and tons more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fated Fiction – Columbia, SC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, 28 March in Columbia, SC<\/strong>\u00a0will be a fantastical bookish event, featuring\u00a040+ authors and vendors will be on hand for the day for you to check out and find your next literary obsession!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Huge thanks to everyone who spoke to and supported me at Front Paige Media’s book fair in Charlotte, NC on the 7th of March. That was an INCREDIBLE event and I hope to see you all again in June!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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