So this isn't for a character, but how long do you anticipate By the Grace of God being? Do you feel like it has a while to go, or is it working it's way to an end?
I don’t have a definitive end for the series as of this moment. I know generally how I’d like it to end in terms of getting characters and situations to certain places. But I don’t have that “final moment” in my head yet. And I’m okay with that.
I have several full stories planned to go still in the series, and several one-shots I’d like to explore within this universe. Some things to look forward to:- Heaven storming the BMOL HQ in England- Christmas/New Years with some familiar hunters, and possibly a case- A story where Sam ends up hopping through several different alt!dimensions (it’s gonna be a BIG one)- The bunker turning into a Hunter’s Haven or Retreat, with hunters using the place to research, stock up, rest, heal, hide, etc. (and an alliance with Heaven as they try to foster better angel/human relationships)- Possibly bringing in the other Princes of Hell (Dagon, Ramiel, and Asmodeus) as the new “big bad” - Purging Lucifer of the corruption caused by the Mark- Dealing with the “Dean is mortal and Sam isn’t” issue (y’all didn’t think I’d let that continue, did you??)
BEYOND ALL THAT, I’m looking at writing a sequel series featuring adult angel!Sam (set centuries after the “end” of BTGOG, when he appears about 19-20yrs old) finding himself in an alt!world...and back at the beginning of season one. Basically, a rewrite of the show. But with the Sam from BTGOG. I’d really like to explore his character as an adult again, full of confidence and experience. I’m also leaning toward it being a Sabriel fic (I’m trying to be very conscious about how I develop Sam’s relationship to Gabriel now so that it doesn’t become too parent/child and remains more mentor-oriented.).
So, yeah...it’s gonna go on for a while!! And I’m always open to suggestions from readers <3