Well, in truth I had the entire detailed outline for a single book done back in early to mid 2001...but when I started writing I realized it was just going to be too long!
I had to either break it up into several volumes, or really do a hack job on the outline. I choose the multiple volume route and have been writing ever since!
From that perspective, I'm still working on the first book 3 years later! LOL!
Can't wait for your sequel to EFAD!
You underestimate yourself Jeff. Four novels is four novels. I'm still crawling up the mountain of number two!