Hello all!
It’s been a few months since I’ve sent out a newsletter. Unfortunately, my life has been utter chaos since we last spoke. I got an amazing job which turned sour, sucked out my soul, and made me quit - and that is capitalism for you.
I have also been slightly insane with the amount of book ideas that I’ve been spinning around in my head over and over again. Now that I am unemployed once more, I can focus on writing these bad boys. (Please consider purchasing one of my books or reading the KU version to help me out!).
Below are ALL the writing updates but first…
I AM PUBLISHING AN ANTHOLOGY, AND HERE IS THE COVER:
The Tongue is Sharp: An Anthology of Feminine Rage is set to release January 20th, 2025! It will feature 27 amazing stories and art! Keep your eyes peeled because there will be more teasers from all of the authors coming soon.
OTHER WRITING UPDATES
The Shadow Sequence
We have a new release date for Vessel of Shadows: 01/28/2025. I am so excited for you all to have this book in your hands, it’s been a long time coming! Unfortunately, I do not believe I will be doing ARCs for everyone this time because the deadline between getting my edits back & release is a tight turnaround (and this book is nearly 800 pages printed). BUT, I will be doing ARCs for book 3!
…. speaking of, The Shadow Sequence 3 is set to be drafted in 2025. As you all know I was 50k words into it, had to take a pause, life got crazy and here we are. Honestly, I’m glad I paused because some of the standalones I’ve been working on have solidified how I need The Shadow Sequence to end.
The Shadow Sequence is an epic grimdark fantasy series following two-star crossed enemies and their companions as they set out to resurrect the dead gods, bring back magic, and stop each other from retrieving a source of infinite magic before the truth of history destroys the entire world.
Above the Oculus
Eeep! I have the cover of this sitting in my inbox, and it is to die forrrrr. I can’t share it until after the VOS release, but after that? Expect a cover reveal, blurb reveal, and release date (I should release it in fall because it’s a fall book but I’m tempted to release it in spring). Above the Oculus will be coming out in 2025, mark my words. You all are going to love it.
Above the Oculus is a noble dark romantic fantasy standalone that follows the origin story of The Friary of the Fates through the eyes of Mavis the Librarian. This is a direct prequel to Heir of Fates.
Project Bee
I may or may not have written 8k words of a sci-fi horror romance novel that features bees. Anyway, stay tuned to hear more about this freaky little novella inspired by Aliens: Romulus and well, the entire Alien franchise really. (It also has a title & cover already).
*Slated Summer 2025.
Project Nun
I am in act three! I am in act three!!!! Yay. I have a title and a cover which will come to you mid to late 2025. I am very excited to share this one, but it is the only novel I’ve ever written where it was…deeply bare bones. I usually have to cut words, not add them, so this one is surprising me a lot. But I think it’s going to be my favorite novel I’ve ever written. If you want a little hint it’s Immaculate X Crimson Peak X Handmaid’s Tale X Heretic but dark, haunted, gothic fantasy horror. So, if those sound like your thing then stay tuned!
*Slated late 2025 or early 2026.
All reveals will come here first! Next newsletter will be 2025 goals, and the one after that will be a title reveal for my story featured in the anthology.
xx,
Rowan