I'm currently finishing book 2 of the trilogy that Finch asked me for last summer. I have not received the author newsletter, but have picked up news via various websites/closed author loops. Book one is up for exclusive Finch website release as of next Tuesday, general release in June. I am hoping to get book 2 up and out there by the end of the summer, and book 3 by the beginning of next year.
My timeline was offered contract in July. Filled in author information and details. Contract to-ing and fro-ing. They adjusted the contract in line with the requests I made based on Society of Authors feedback - about 12-14 changes, including rights. Signed at the end of November, received artwork in January, edited extensively in Jan/Feb. Great editing experience, super editor. Now, working my way into self-promotion, e.g. building up twitter feed, Facebook, blogging etc.
I have no idea what will happen next, but I thought having the book out there would be better than not and I do wonder if Bonnier will be remotely interested in picking up any of the Finch writers.