I Finished Another Book
TL;DR: The new book is done. I’m keeping the title and release date under wraps for now. I plan to sit on it until the convention at the Keosippi Center in Keokuk, Iowa, then publish close to that time—with launch copies on hand.
I hit a milestone this week: I finished another book.
I’m going to be a little mysterious about this one. No title reveal yet, no release date, no cover art spoilers. (I know—tease.) What I can say is that it’s written, revised, and has that wonderful “the ending clicked into place” feeling that makes all the late nights worth it.
Why the pause? Two reasons:
- Timing. I’m aiming to line things up with the upcoming March 2026 convention at the Keosippi Center here in Keokuk. That event brings together a lot of people who enjoy local artists, writers and neighbors who make this work meaningful.
- Launch copies. I want to have fresh copies in hand at the convention so early supporters can grab one right off the table—ink still metaphorically warm.
Between now and then, I’ll share a few behind-the-scenes peeks: scraps from the notebook, a line or two that survived every edit, maybe a glimpse at the worldbuilding. If you’ve read An Enchanted Heart, expect familiar attention to place and character—with a few new tricks I’m excited to show you when the time’s right.
If you want to be first in line for the title/reveal, make sure you’re following me and keep an eye on this blog. When the moment comes, I’ll announce pre-orders, signing details, and exactly how to snag a launch copy at the Keosippi Center.
Thanks—as always—for reading, cheering, and lending me your curiosity. Onward.
—James
Quick FAQ
Is this a sequel to An Enchanted Heart?
I’ll confirm that (or not!) when I do the official reveal.
When’s the release date?
Not announcing yet. I’ll publish closer to the convention and give you plenty of lead time.
Will there be signed copies?
Yes—launch copies at the Keosippi Center convention, and I’ll share options for signed orders online after that.
ARC/early reader info?
Details to come. If I open a small ARC round, I’ll announce it here first.