Finished Two of Swords, Started Three of Swords | Author Diary, January 30, 2026

Finished writing Two of Swords and kicked off Three of Swords. I also share thoughts on Dark Matter by Blake Crouch—well worth a read if you like twisty sci-fi thrillers.

This week I finished writing Two of Swords and started work on Three of Swords, continuing my return to The Ravenglass Chronicles.

I also enjoyed reading Dark Matter by Blake Crouch.

In exciting news, The Ravenglass Throne: Parts 5–8 boxed set is out today on Kindle and paperback.

And if you’ve not started the series yet, Parts 1–4 is free on Kindle until February 1.

Working on Two of Swords and Embracing Smart Tech | Author Diary, January 23, 2026

Nearly finished Two of Swords! This week I talk writing progress and how Meta’s smart glasses are helping me navigate the world as a visually impaired author.

This week I’ve nearly finished Two of Swords, with just three chapters left to draft.

I also share my thoughts on using Meta’s smart glasses and how they’re proving surprisingly useful for someone like me with a visual impairment.

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Continue the Dark Path: FORGED IN BLOOD Early Access Announcement!

Be the first to journey deeper into the guild’s world with Forged in Blood, the anticipated sequel to Guild of Assassins, available for early access on Patreon from October 29.

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I’m thrilled to announce that FORGED IN BLOOD, the sequel to GUILD OF ASSASSINS, will be available for early access through Patreon starting October 29th!

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Get ready to dive back into the magical world of Ravenglass, where danger lurks around every corner and sibling loyalty is put to the ultimate test.

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In this gripping new installment, we follow the diverging paths of our beloved siblings, Ragnar and Maja:

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  • Maja, meanwhile, forges her own path with the rebellion, fighting to reclaim her homeland and overthrow the Empire. But as she’ll soon discover, the price of power is steep, and the line between ally and enemy is often blurred.

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