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Dragons, Swords & Dark Reads | Author Diary, June 12, 2026

This week: seven chapters drafted for RAF Dragon Corps Book 3, work begins on Five of Swords, The Prince and the Fool launches, and Orphan Farm Boy of Destiny is now free on Patreon.

This week, I’ve been making strong progress on RAF Dragon Corps Book 3, completing the first draft of the opening seven chapters.

The Battle of Britain is beginning to take shape, and I’m enjoying getting back into the world of dragon riders, aerial combat, and wartime Britain.

I’ve also started work on Five of Swords, continuing my return to The Ravenglass Chronicles.

On the reading front, I finished Kaiju: Battlefield Surgeon by Matt Dinniman. It’s an incredibly dark book, veering into horror at times, but I found it compelling from start to finish. I’ve now moved on to Dominion of Blades by the same author and am enjoying seeing a different side of his storytelling.

In publishing news, The Prince and the Fool is out today, marking the next chapter in the Ravenglass Legends saga. Also, my satirical fantasy novella Orphan Farm Boy of Destiny is now available free to followers on Patreon.

A busy week of writing, reading, and new releases!

Vote on my next Ravenglass Universe project

With Churchill’s Dragons complete, readers can vote on what I write next, from Guild of Assassins Book 4 to new Ravenglass Guardians novels, by visiting my Patreon poll.

I’ve just wrapped up Churchill’s Dragons and I’m letting readers decide what I start sharing next.

I’ve put a poll up on my Patreon so you can have a direct say in what comes next.

The first option is Guild of Assassins Book 4, shared as a work in progress for those who like seeing a novel take shape.

The second option is Silent Watcher, a dark, brooding psychological thriller set in the Ravenglass Universe.

The third option is Sentinel’s Mercy, a nobledark military fantasy following the Guardians in the Ravenglass Universe.

The fourth option is a mystery side project in the Ravenglass Universe that may get a little wacky.

If you’d like to influence what I focus on next, head over to my Patreon and cast your vote.

Visit: patreon.com/joncronshawauthor

Your choice will determine what starts posting first.

Thanks for reading, and I hope to see you there.

Set Sail Into Hunters — A Nautical Fantasy in the Ravenglass Universe

Set sail into Hunters, a nautical fantasy set in the Ravenglass Universe. Follow Dex Falkner and the crew of the Vonnegut in a story of wyverns, shadow seas, and outlaw loyalty. Start reading free chapters now on Patreon.

I’ve been working on something new, and I’m excited to finally share it with you.

My latest project is Hunters, a nautical fantasy set in the Ravenglass Universe. If you’ve read my other series, you’ll know the Ravenglass world is a place where loyalty, ambition, and danger collide. This time, the story takes to the high seas.

At its heart, Hunters follows Dex Falkner, a smuggler who discovers his captain, Loch, trafficking wyverns and conducting dark experiments. When Dex refuses to be part of it, he’s betrayed, beaten, and left for dead. But fate has other plans.

Rescued by a crew of Hunters—outlaws who tackle the jobs no one else will—Dex finds himself aboard the sleek cutter Vonnegut. With Torin’s pragmatism, Kara’s ingenuity, and Alswind’s wyvern-sight, the Hunters sail into shadowed waters to bring down Loch and his network of cruelty.

This is a story about dangerous seas, outlaw camaraderie, and the fight to do what’s right in a world that punishes honour as often as it rewards it.

The seas are merciless, the storms unrelenting, and the enemies cunning. Yet amidst the darkness, the Hunters hold onto loyalty, defiance, and the determination to strike back.

I’ve started posting Hunters chapter by chapter on Patreon. You can begin reading for free as a member and follow along as the journey unfolds.

If you enjoy:

  • Nautical adventures with storms, outlaws, and perilous passages
  • Wyverns and shadow realms that add a fantastical edge to naval grit
  • Morally complex crews who fight against overwhelming odds
  • The nobledark tone where cruelty rules, but loyalty still shines

…then this is a story you won’t want to miss.

You can start reading Hunters for free today on Patreon.

Visit: patreon.com.com/joncronshawauthor > click the ‘collections’ tab > click ‘Hunters’ > open the first chapter > enjoy!

Thank you for continuing to support my work and for sailing with me on this new adventure.

Happy reading!

Jon