This week, I wrapped final checks on Churchill’s Dragons, completed post-edit reviews of The Ravenglass Throne Books 11–12, and read Tara Westover’s brilliant memoir Educated.
This week, I completed the final check of Churchill’s Dragons (RAF Dragon Corps, Book 2), which means it’s now officially ready for the editor.
It’s always a great feeling getting a book to that stage.
I also finished my post-edit checks on The Ravenglass Throne Books 11 and 12, bringing me one step closer to wrapping up that epic series.
For reading, I’ve been immersed in Educated by Tara Westover—a gripping and powerful memoir that I’d highly recommend.
It’s a deeply personal and thought-provoking story about resilience, identity, and the power of learning.
This week, I hit 24k words on Churchill’s Dragons, prepped Punk’s Not Dead audiobook for final checks, and took a short AirBnB break with family to rest and manage early SAD symptoms.
This week, I passed the 24,000-word mark on my current work-in-progress, Churchill’s Dragons (RAF Dragon Corps, Book 2).
The story’s really taking shape, and I’m enjoying building on the world established in Book 1.
I also received the completed audiobook for Punk’s Not Dead and will be doing my final listen-through before it’s ready to go live.
On a personal note, I’ve Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) creeping in, so I took a few days off. I booked a short AirBnB break with my wife and son to rest, reset, and recharge.
This week, I closed my paid Substack to focus on Patreon, continued working on thrillers, and reviewed the audiobooks for The Ravenglass Throne and Undead Anarchy.
This week, I’ve made the decision to close my paid Substack and focus fully on Patreon as the central hub for my writing, early releases, and community.
It feels like the right move to streamline things and better serve my readers.
On the writing front, I’ve continued working on my psychological thrillers, while also reviewing the audiobook editions of The Ravenglass Throne and Undead Anarchy (Punks Versus Zombies, Book 2).
Lots going on behind the scenes as I keep building stories across genres!
This week, I launched The Ravenglass Throne boxed set, released Punks Versus Zombies and Trial of Thieves on audiobook, and answered questions about my writing process and worldbuilding.
This week’s been packed with releases and reader questions!
I launched The Ravenglass Throne: Parts 1–4 as a boxed set, available now in ebook and paperback formats.
The Punks Versus Zombies audiobook is now live, as is the Trial of Thieves audiobook (Dawn of Assassins, Book 2)—great news if you’re an audio listener!
I also took time to answer questions from readers about my writing process and worldbuilding techniques.
This week, I reached the midpoint of The Sentinel’s Mercy and prepared for the launch of the Punks Versus Zombies trilogy, releasing August 31. Feeling better and back in the writing flow!
This week, I’ve been recovering and feeling much better—just in time to reach the midpoint of The Sentinel’s Mercy, my latest Ravenglass Guardians novel.
The story’s hitting its stride, and I’m excited with how it’s coming together.
I’ve also been hard at work preparing for the launch of the Punks Versus Zombies trilogy, which goes live this weekend on August 31!
Can’t wait to get this wild post-apocalyptic ride into readers’ hands.
This week, I took a mini-break to Chester, enjoying peaceful walks in Delamere Forest, the stunning Chester Cathedral, and strolling the historic city walls—a great way to reset.
Creatively, I’ve been working on Hunters, my wacky Space Western originally written as a Patreon side project. I’m now rewriting it as a nautical fantasy set in the Ravenglass Universe, and it’s been a fun challenge adapting the tone and setting while keeping the spirit of the original.
I also reflect on my prolific writing strategy—following my energy and excitement rather than rigid plans, which keeps things creatively fulfilling.
Elsewhere, Trial of Thieves has now been submitted to ACX, so the Audible edition should be available soon.
Punks Versus Zombies trilogy – all three books go live on August 31 (paperbacks are already available, audiobooks in production). Dark Gambit (The Ravenglass Throne: Part Six) – launches September 1 on Amazon. The Ravenglass Throne (Parts One to Four boxset) – goes live September 15 (paperback available, audiobook in production).
Post-edit, final checks
The Ravenglass Throne: Part Seven – need to schedule the final three chapters for Patreon.
Drafts completed, with editor
The Ravenglass Throne Parts Eight to Twelve. Dragon Squadron (RAF Dragon Corps, book 1).
Final edits before sending to editor
Ravenglass Legends book 4 – 70% complete, chapters posting on Patreon. The Silent Watcher (Ravenglass Guardians).
Current focus
Hunters – rewrite from space opera to nautical fantasy, 50% complete.
Open projects
Sentinel’s Mercy (Ravenglass Guardians) – 40% through first draft. Scoundrels – 25% first draft (last worked on March 2025). Mark, The Chosen One – 70% first draft (last worked on April 2025). Dawn of Assassins 4 – last worked on July 2024. Guild of Assassins 4 – last worked on January 2025. Lord Sidebottom novel – 25% first draft (last worked on April 2025). Churchill’s Dragons (RAF Dragon Corps, book 2) – 10% (last worked on March 2025). Pen name sci-fi book 2 – 20% (last worked on June 2025).
