What to expect from me in 2024
I’ve been wanting to write this post for a while, because I have lots of things happening in 2024, and I’m excited for them! It’s going to be a busy year, but I think it’ll be a good one.
Book Releases
Serpentus
This will be the first from me next year, with a publication date of February 27. I really wanted to schedule it earlier in the month, but Serpentus is decidedly not a romance story and the timing didn’t feel right. So the 27th it is!
Serpentus is available for preorder. Click here for more details.
Synopsis:
Dispatched to Stone Hill to oversee the city’s defenses among nebulous rumors of the Shadow Council’s threat, Owen Greenwaters must rely on the city’s guard and its natural defenses to protect the citizens.
But when an army of mythical hooded ones bolstered by a sea serpent and the Soulless arrive in the wake of a terrible storm, he knows there is little he can do beyond hope the walls hold – and pray to the gods he and Stone Hill’s people will survive.
They are outnumbered, outmatched, and without magical support. Owen is the only knight present in the city. They will be overrun.
The Soulless are merciless and rarely take prisoners, but Owen and the survivors of Stone Hill are exceptions…
And some fates are worse than death.
Harbinger, Book 3 in The Caein Legacy
Harbinger is schedule for May 28, 2024. I think those who have enjoyed both Exile and Guardian will like the next installment in the series. You’ll get to see more of Andrew’s youngest brother, the Corodan make a comeback, and Colin is up to more of his schemes.
Harbinger is available for preorder. Click here for more details.
Synopsis:
The Novanian king has gathered an army in the north with the intent to make war upon the magi. He has exiled all three of his brothers. Andrew and Alexander fled to the Southlands, while Thomas escaped into the hostile northern highlands, the land of Novania’s ancient foe, the insectile Corodan. While Alexander prepares to face Colin’s army in the south, Andrew makes the perilous journey through Novania to seek Thomas’ whereabouts and offer what aid he can.
Traveling at his side is Rynn, a powerful mage with the ability to manipulate and form ice. When they fail to locate Thomas after days of searching, Andrew is forced to seek the aid of the Corodan. He has a long and bloody history with their people, and was responsible for the death of their previous Hive-queen. Uncertain if the Corodan will cooperate, but faced with no other hope of locating his brother, he ventures into the heart of the Corodan lands.
Without Thomas, the brothers have no hope of overthrowing Colin and his tyranny. Without Thomas, Novania will continue to execute innocent citizens simply for bearing the Mark of the Magi. Without Thomas, the kingdom will be lost.
Legend, Book 4 in The Caein Legacy
As of the writing of this post, Legend is tentatively scheduled for late November 2024. I still have a bit of work to do on this one before it goes off for proofreading, but it’s very close to being in its final state. There is a lot of story to tie up in this final book of the series.
Synopsis:
War has come to Novania as brothers fight brother for control of the throne. Colin is an unyielding and ruthless ruler without remorse for the atrocities he has committed. He has disowned his half-brother, for Andrew is dragon-kind. He has exiled Alexander for bearing the Mark of the Magi. He forced Thomas to flee under vague threats of assassination.
Now his brothers have gathered allies in order to oppose him. Oppressed Novanians have rallied to their cause, the Corodan have gathered, and even magi from the Southlands have offered their unique talents in the fight. The kingdom burns and the blood of thousands is spilled.
Under Colin’s command is a man as ruthless and cold as his king: Robert Claybourne, whose sole motivation is to annihilate the magi – and any who choose to support them. After seeing the power Andrew is capable of, Claybourne makes it his secondary objective to slay the last of the dragon-kind as well.
Character and Cover Art: Wraith and the Revolution
Wraith and the Revolution is a standalone space opera sci-fi novel I wrote, and I am so excited to share more about it.
I commissioned 7 character art pieces from JustMiss Art, and will be unveiling them throughout the year. I’ve also commissioned cover artwork from J Caleb Design. Yes, it’s a different artist than I’ve used for my previous books, but I was looking for a slightly different style for this one. I should have the cover artwork next spring, and will share it soon after.
You can read more about Wraith and the Revolution here.
Potential Events
I’ve put in an application to Wyoming Pop Culture Con as an author/vendor for 2024. If it’s approved, I’ll be there for the entirety of the event, April 26 – 28.
I’m also planning to apply for a space at Fort Collins Comic Con again, since this year’s event went so well. It’s scheduled for August 16 – 18.
And I’m planning to enter Exile into SPFBOX. If I manage to get my files and info uploaded in the fabled 42 seconds after the contest opens, that is.
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