WARFARE
I’m writing a series of historical romance epics called Warfare, set in a re-imagination of the Edo period in Japan. Stay up to date with the latest by subscribing to Madi Grace!
Here are the first three books I’m focusing on, but there will be at least a total of six.
As always, I believe in creating God-honoring moral fiction that points to Jesus with excellency, never cheesiness. The Warfare series has no extreme violence, foul language, or inappropriate scenes, though I ask a maturity level of 12-13+ or a parents’ permission in beta reading signup forms.
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WARFARE BOOK I: ONE OF THEM
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All kunoichi warrior Ari Kireina wants is for someone to deem her worth something. But when she willingly fails her most important mission yet, she ends up on the run and then finally on the hunt for the man she failed, deems her worthless, and wants her most—with the help of a samurai warrior torn between his hatred and his love for her.
Status: Making final updates on scene outline
Drafted: Four times
Will begin writing 5th draft: January 1st, 2018
Beta reading: Signups open early May 2018
Cover: By Madison Lorfing
Alpha reading by invite only.
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WARFARE BOOK II: PURSUIT OF NO ONE
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When samurai warrior Hinoki Ajin’omoto disappears out of the blue, desperate and love-driven kunoichi warrior Ari Kireina gives up everything to start the hunt. Finding the man who holds her worth is easier said than done, however, when his friends who want to help also happen to be her enemies, and she’s up against the most ruthless bounty hunter Japan has ever known.
Status: On pause
Drafted: Once
Will begin writing 2nd draft: January 1st, 2019
Beta reading: Signups open early May 2019
Cover: By Sarah
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WARFARE BOOK III: REASON ENOUGH
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After finding the man she was striving to save, kunoichi warrior Ari Kireina tries to break it to herself that Hinoki Ajin’omoto might not hold her worth after all. But when her master’s dirty secrets come to light, she’s forced to fight with Hinoki side-by-side against the teacher she loved most; making her realize why she fell in love with Hinoki in the first place and Who truly does have reason enough to deem her priceless.
Status: Not started yet, but I’ve done a ton of daydreaming.
Drafted: Not yet
Will begin writing 1st draft: January 1st, 2020
Beta reading: Signups open early May 2020
Cover: By Madison Lorfing
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Can I beta read book 1? It sounds like a book I would really enjoy to read
Totally! I’d love that! Actual signups come in early May where there will be a form, but I’ll definitely save a spot for you.
*puts myself on list secretly* *cough cough* You saw nothing…. XD AHHH THE COVERS ARE BEAUTIMOUS THE WHOLE PAGE IS *dies*
I WAS LITERALLY ABOUT TO ASK IF YOU WANTED TO. XD AWWW THANK YOU!!
GASP CAN I PLEASE CAN I
YES YES PLEASE
YAYYY
LE COVERS ARE GORGEOUS!!!!!!! Can you save a spot for me in the alpha/beta reading?
THANK YOU SO MUCH DANIELLE!! And absolutely!
These books sound so cool! Definitely something I would read. The covers are gorgeous!
-Rose
Aww, thank you so much, Rose! That means so much!
Madi!! Seriously stop killing me. I’m afraid my patience has not developed enough for me to make it all the way to 2020. I will probably officially die somewhere between chapters 1 and 2 of book 1.
🙂 But keep killing me. 🙂
But killing you is FUN! >:) Awww, I really hope you’ll like it!!
HEHE, OKAY. >:D
OH MY GOODNESS *hyperventilates* It would be so COOL to alpha/beta read these!! (whatever the difference is between those two words 😛 )Those covers are AAH so gorgeous.
HEHE! Alpha reading means reading while the book is being written, beta reading means reading after! I’d LOVE to have you beta if you’re ever interested! >:) And awww, thank you so much!!
Oh, haha. XD Great, that would be AWESOME!
You’re very welcome!!!
Oooooh these look really good! Can I help beta-read them in May? ?
Thank you SO much, Julia! And oh my goodness, I would LOVE that! 😀
is there a difference between alpha and beta readers? can I do BOTH??!! 😀 😀 😀
and waddya mean secrets about her teacher??? ahhhhhhhhhhhhggggggggggggggg *dies*
Most crazily, ~Olive
Alpha readers read the book while it’s being written, while beta readers read it afterward. I’m still debating on how many people I want to alpha, but I’ll let you know! Of course, without a doubt, I AM BEGGING YOU TO BETA, PLEASE.
HEHE SECRETS. SPOILER ALERT Kira used to be someone immoral, goes to prison, finds God in prison, and eventually gets saved, blah blah I just spoiled the next four books for you whoops. XD
YesyesyesYES
Heeeheee spoilers! I love spoilers. ? “gets saved, blah blah” ?
Most crazily, ~Olive
HEHE ME TOO. Heh heh ?
OH THOSE COVERS – SO PRETTY. They sound like such epic books! I’d love to alpha/beta for you – they sound so cool!
AHH THANK YOU SO MUCH ENNI. And ooh, I’d LOVE that!
YOU’RE WELCOME. AWW, SO WOULD I.
Agh, these all sound sooooo good!!! *heart eyes* And the covers are so good!
Ahh thank you so much Anika!!
MADI….. you know that i wanna read it…. especially if i get to be an alpha reader…………… ???
MAYBE… >:)
How do we join the beta reading? It sounds fun!
In early Mayish of 2018, I’ll have a whole post explaining everything and including a signup form, and that’s it! I’d love to have you beta read!
Thank you! I can’t wait until May!! =3
Thank you! Can’t wait!!
Aye, in 2020 I’ll be 12. Does that mean I could FINALLY read it? Well, Warfare Book I and II will be best-selling in Barnes and Noble next to my dad’s book by then.
You could probably read it sooner; in the beta-reading signup forms, if you’re younger than 12 or 13, you just have to ask a parent. They’ll know whether you’re mature enough or whatever or if they’re comfortable with you reading it. I for one think you’d probably be able to read it! And AWWWW, HEHE.
:o…… YESH! I DONT HAVE TO WAIT A MILLION YEARS! Also, did you see my dad’s book??
You know what is SO. WEIRD? I had a HUGE dream last night where I was at Barnes and Nobles and I say multiple of your dad’s books! XD
Oh wow! That’s cool, I’ll have to tell him!
ok maybe im being presumptuous but i rlly wanna alpha read because i want to see your awesomeness in its purest form plz?
(That was in all lowercase because it was in my meekest most adorable voice ever.)
Wellll… I’ll email you.
Got it and replied (I’m afraid I freaked out).
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