February 2026 Double Release

I have some exciting news to share—actually, a lot of exciting news. 😊

The Big Announcement: February 2026 Double Release

Both Eight 5 and Fate's Attendant will be releasing together in February 2026. I'm wrapping up developmental edits on Eight 5 and sending it to my line editor next week. The first draft of Fate's Attendant is also coming along nicely and heads to the editor in early December. After months of writing, revising, and polishing, it feels incredible to see both stories coming together.

Cover Art Updates

Tithi Luadthong is illustrating the cover for Eight 5, and I couldn't be more excited. He's done such remarkable work for the previous books, and I know he'll bring something special to this final chapter. I'll share a sneak peek as soon as it's ready.

For Fate's Attendant, I'm still searching for the perfect illustrator—someone who can capture Hong Fei's weary gallantry. It's been challenging, but I'm determined to find the right fit. If you know someone who specializes in character-driven fantasy art, please send me a message with the recommendation.

New Merch Available

If you're looking for a way to celebrate Eight's world, there's now official merch! You'll find:

• Adorable stickers of young Eight, Ikfael eating a donut, and a proud Snow

• A "Questing for Donuts" mug

• T-shirts featuring all the book covers

Check them out in the store.

Aren’t these stickers adorable?

Looking Ahead

February is going to be quite the month—saying goodbye to Eight's journey while welcoming Hong Fei's story. I'm grateful to have you along for both.

As always, thank you for your support. It means the world.