I think the sequel will be ready by Christmas. I never dreamed it would take this long. It's a longer book. I think it's better, but it's somewhat different than the first...a little darker. I think I've found a better publisher too. We'll see. I had to put it away for over a year to think about an ending. I've just recently found inspiration to finish it. I've heard that about The Wedding and his other books too. It takes me about a month to finish a book because I get interrupted so much.