FAQ - March 2026 Edition

I've been seeing a lot of similar questions coming in from readers, so I thought I'd address them here. I've broken them up into series, and then overall questions. Enjoy!

FATE OF EYRINTHIA QUESTIONS:

When is Royal Traitor coming out? I'm literally dying, it's been so long!
I know, and I'm sorry it's been so long since we've been in Eyrinthia. But Royal Traitor is my current main project right now, and I am hopeful about having it in your hands Summer 2026. (If the fates are with me, it will be mid-summer. If the fates give me some grief, it will be late summer/early fall.) I will announce a date for you as soon as I can!

Each new book in the series has brought in new POVs. Can you tell us what new POVs we'll get in Royal Traitor?
Um.....no. I'm not going to say, because I don't want to give any spoilers! But there is one new POV I think you're going to REALLY enjoy...

How many books will be in the Fate of Eyrinthia series?
6 novels, and a few novellas. Royal Traitor is book 5, so we're getting close!

Do you have a favorite novella?
This was such a fun question to see popping up! Short answer--no, I don't have a favorite, because I'm incapable of picking a favorite. BUT. I can tell you why I love each of the novellas I've written so far.

1. Fire & Ash
This is Desfan's origin story. It takes place before Royal Decoy, and I absolutely ADORE this book. Not only is it humorous, it is also heartbreaking--and heart healing. This was perhaps the most emotional book I've ever written. I tapped into my own grief from losing my dad and my youngest brother. It feels real and raw, and it really endeared Desfan to me. We trauma bonded, you might say. It also has a seriously epic bromance between Desfan and Karim, his new bodyguard, and that's a lot of fun.

2. Shield & Blade
This one takes place during the main storyline of the story. Basically, Royal Captive and Royal Rebel were too long for me to include Venn and Vera's story. So they got their own book. And I love it! There are so many cute moments between them, and I am a sucker whenever the hero and heroine are taking care of little kids, so it's fun that we get that, too! While it doesn't really matter when you read a prequel, this one must be read AFTER you read Royal Captive to avoid spoilers.

3. Crown & Serpent
This is another prequel. It is a villain origin story that somehow manages to have fairytale vibes, complete with a prince seeking a bride, beautiful ballgowns, and a controlling guardian figure! This is the story of how Iris met Henri and became the Poison Queen we all know and fear. This was one of the most interesting books I've ever written, and I'm super proud of how it turned out. Many readers worried that reading this would make them sympathetic to Grayson's evil parents... but I promise, it's not that kind of villain origin story. It will just give you a glimpse into Iris's past, and you'll see what Ryden looked like before Henri and Iris took charge. 


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ESPERANCE TRILOGY QUESTIONS:

When does the sequel to Invictus come out? (That cliffhanger was CRUEL!)
This one will be a bit of a wait, but honestly, I would love to release it before the end of the year. That may or may not happen, so please bear with me. I promise, whatever the wait ends up being, it will be worth it! In the meantime, get your friends to read it so you aren't suffering alone ;)

Have you announced a title for Esperance #3? Did I miss it??
You didn't miss it! I have not revealed the title yet, but it will be happening soon.

Is there ANYTHING you can tell us about book 3?
Not really, because I want to avoid spoilers. But. I can tell you that it is going to be EXPLOSIVE. So much has to happen, it's not going to be book that wastes any time. And I suppose I can say... A certain character we love, who is still in the dark about a certain development that happened at the very end, will react probably exactly like you're thinking. And I am quite certain you are going to love it. (There. That's all I'll say!)

Will you ever do hardcovers for these books?
My hope is to do special edition hardcovers once the trilogy is complete. (Possibly with beautiful sprayed edges....)




OTHER QUESTIONS:

Do you have any book signings on the calendar for this year?
Yes! I have three scheduled so far, and they are all FREE entry, so I'd love to see you there! 

• Garland Library Summer Reading Kick-off Party (my hometown!) | May 29th at 3:30pm at the Garland Utah library.
• Summerfest | June 18-20th at the Cache County Event Center in Logan, UT.
• Simply Books | July 11th, 11am-4pm at the Box Elder Country Fairgrounds in Tremonton, UT.

How do you come up with your ideas?
Ideas can come from pretty much anything. Other books I read, movies I watch, a dream I have, a song with a particularly interesting lyric or vibe. Basically, my brain is never shut off to ideas. And I think that's part of what keeps my imagination feeling active.

My story ideas tend to start with one moment or scene, and then I build a story around it. Though, sometimes it feels more like I'm just unfolding the story that was there all along. I'm very much a "discovery" author. And one of my favorite questions to ask is "What if...."

Your books are awesome! Is there anything I can do to help make you bigger?
YES! Here are some things you can do that help so much:

• Write reviews (Amazon, Goodreads, BookBub, social media--anywhere you can! The more reviews, the more the books gets seen by other readers who will love it.) Review don't have to be long, just a simple, "I loved this book!" goes such a long way.
• Tell your friends. Word-of-mouth is the lifeblood of book sharing, so please don't hesitate to recommend your favorite books to friends, family, co-workers, or the random book lovers you happen to meet out there in the world!
• Request my books in your local library (For now, you can only request physical copies, but I am working on getting the ebooks available for libraries. I'll be sure to announce when the ebooks are available for libraries to purchase on Libby!)
• Buy my books and/or gift them to fellow readers (I am so grateful for every book purchase, but I know budgets can be tight, so only do this if you can!)
• In a book club? Recommend reading one of my books! You can even reach out to me, and if I'm available, I can do a virtual visit when you meet to discuss the book.
• If you're on social media, doing posts/short reviews of books can help a TON. Whenever I see readers sharing reels and posts about my books, I get so excited! Thank you!​

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