After taking a long and needed break from writing and editing, I’m back full-time and have made a lot of progress this past week.
I usually wait until autumn to work on my writing/editing/publishing schedule for next year, but decided to start getting that ready yesterday. I still have to finish figuring out some things, but for the most part, 2026 is ready to go. They’ll be more announcements coming in the next couple of weeks about an official release schedule for next year.
The Hourglass Collection
I’m happy to announce that the fourth book in The Hourglass Collection has been completed. I spent yesterday and this morning writing the rest of the poems needed for the poetry book. There will be a total of five books, so I have one more to write. As of right now, book four will be released in February of 2026.
The third book in the collection, The Black Hour, is currently available for pre-order and will be released on October 13, 2025.
The Xander Walsh Series
I’ve finished the copyedits for the second book in the series and will start the final round of edits, the proofread, Saturday. The cover and title reveal will be next month as well as the release of the official book trailer. Book two will also be available for ARCs.
Penance, the first book in the series, is currently available in ebook and paperback. I am going to release an audiobook for Penance and hoping to get that started next month.
I’m half-way through the first draft of the third book and will finish it in October. I also plan on taking the rest of the year to write books four and five.
Conjure Series
As I mentioned last week, Conjure Volume 2 is now available as an audiobook. You can see a complete list of stores where it’s available on the official website. The book is also available as an ebook.
I’m currently writing the final book in the series, which will be released in March of 2026.
Forthcoming Releases 2025
The Black Hour: The Hourglass Collection Book 3 - October 13, 2025
Xander Walsh Series Book 2: - December 15, 2025
On Repeat
This week I’m sharing with you one of my favorite songs by Fugazi, Burning.
Alright y’all. That’s it for this week. Have a wonderful weekend.
Rena Aliston