As we close out 2025, I want to take a moment to look back at a year defined by bold launches, unforgettable stories, and a readership whose enthusiasm continues to exceed every expectation. This has been a year of growth, gratitude, and grit and none of it would have been possible without you.
March – A Leeward Shore Sets Sail
We opened the year with the March release of A Leeward Shore, a novel that quickly found its sea legs. Sales surged well beyond projections, and the response from readers was nothing short of extraordinary. Many of you wrote in to share how the characters, the tension, and the historical texture pulled you in from the first page. Your support turned this release into one of the strongest spring debuts we’ve ever had.
June – A New Frontier: The Rebel Spy Series
Summer brought a major milestone: the launch of the Rebel Spy series with A Turn of Fate. This new venture into Revolutionary‑era intrigue struck a chord immediately, climbing the Amazon charts and outperforming even our most optimistic forecasts.
Then, in a rare and thrilling one‑two punch, the second installment The Boston Ring followed close behind. Its reception was electric. Both books soared in the rankings, drew in new readers from across genres, and solidified Rebel Spy as a breakout series to watch.
September – Smuggler’s Hold Drops Anchor
As autumn arrived, Smuggler’s Hold stormed onto the scene in September. Once again, sales exceeded expectations, and the fan response was overwhelmingly positive. Readers praised its pacing, its grit, and its emotional depth with many calling it their favorite entry yet. It was the perfect capstone to a year of ambitious storytelling.
A Year Defined by You
Across every release, one truth stood out: the passion of this community is unmatched. Your reviews, your messages, your word‑of‑mouth recommendations—they’re the wind in these sails. Because of you, 2025 became a year of record growth and unforgettable milestones.
Looking Ahead
If 2025 was the year of expansion, 2026 is shaping up to be the year of escalation. More stories are coming. More adventures. More danger. More heart. And I can’t wait to share every step of the journey with you.
In March, the next leg of Jack Horner's journey sees him through the events of the Boston Tea Party. You don't want to miss this one!
June holds the next release of the Rebel Spy series. Ian Blackwell is entangled in the fateful night leading to the loudest shot in history, the shot heard around the world. Saddle up for more intrigue, more suspense, and more history leaping off the page!
In September, Jack Horner will sail yet again. My working project title is Rebel Ship, and it promises to be a heart wrenching, bone rattling story. Batten the hatches, this one is sure to be a swashbuckler.
December will be the fourth Rebel Spy release, title to be determined. This book will see Ian Blackwell working furiously to stay a step ahead of the British, and their agents. More to come, keep an eye on your inbox!
Thank you for reading, for championing these books, and for being part of this crew. Thank you for your ratings, recommendations, and reviews. Here’s to the adventures ahead.
