This week has been all about juggling projects and getting things ready for some exciting releases.

I’ve been busy preparing my short stories for a new podcast — Speculative Fiction Tales. You can find it on your favourite podcast app or over on my YouTube channel.

I’m also gearing up for the launch of two books next week:

🐉 Wyvern's Shadow (The Ravenglass Throne Book 2)

⚔️ Blade of Sorrows (Guild of Assassins Book 3)

On top of that, I’ve started work on a new side project—a steampunk adventure novel featuring Lord Sidebottom.

I’ve written several shorts with this character over the years, and I’m excited to finally have a novel concept that I’m really pleased with.

Lots happening—and plenty more to come!

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This week, I’m excited to announce that Forged in Blood is now available! It’s always a great feeling getting a new book out into the world.

I’ve also been working on some new Guild of Assassins short stories, which are now available to download for free at joncronshaw.com/guildassassin.

If you're enjoying the series, these are a great way to dig deeper into the world.

On the viewing front, I watched Adolescence on Netflix—a gritty, intense drama that I highly recommend if you're in the mood for something powerful and thought-provoking.

Thanks as always for following along!

This week, I finished the draft of Hunters—a gritty Space Western I’ve really enjoyed working on.

I’m still undecided on what to do with it long-term, but for now, it may stay as a Patreon-only project.

April is shaping up to be huge, with three book launches on the way:

📖 Forged in Blood – April 4

🐉 Wyvern’s Shadow (The Ravenglass Throne: Part Two) – April 12

⚔️ Blade of Sorrows – April 17

I also wrote a couple of Guild of Assassins short stories, which I’ll be sharing on Patreon over the coming weeks.

Plenty of exciting content on the way—thanks for following along!

This week, I wrapped up the draft of Dragon Squadron (RAF Dragon Corps), and I’m thrilled with how it’s turned out.

But with three book launches on the horizon—Wyvern’s Shadow (The Ravenglass Throne: Part Two), Forged in Blood, and Blade of Sorrows—my focus now shifts to prepping those releases.

In this episode, I reflect on the many open projects I’ve got on the go and the importance of staying focused rather than jumping into something new (no matter how tempting!).

It’s time to clear the decks before taking on the next big adventure.

This week, I’ve been deep in Dragon Squadron (RAF Dragon Corps), and what started as a novella has now evolved into a full novel!

I’m currently 16 chapters in out of 24, and the story is shaping up beautifully—I’m absolutely loving where it’s going.

In publishing news, Shattered Kingdom (The Ravenglass Throne: Part One) is now released, and Forged in Blood is officially up for pre-order!

It’s been a busy but exciting time, with lots of new stories heading your way.

Looking forward to pushing ahead with Dragon Squadron and getting these books into readers’ hands!

This week, I completed a new novella in a new series and a new genre—alternative history/historical fantasy!

I’ve been working on Dragon Squadron, a story set in 1939 England that imagines what if there were dragons in World War II.

The novella follows Jim Ashford, a young man who defies his naval admiral father to join the elite RAF Dragon Corps.

Bonding with Aether, a midnight-blue combat dragon, Jim trains for the coming war against Germany’s ruthless dragon breeding programme, where dragons are raised for aggression and their riders show no mercy.

This story is deeply personal—I always wanted to join the RAF but couldn’t due to being legally blind.

Through this book, I’ve been able to explore that dream in fiction, blending military precision with fantasy adventure.

Chapters will be released weekly on Patreon, and the entire novella will be available to all patrons, including free members.

If dragons defending Britain’s skies intrigues you, I’d love for you to join me on this journey.

🔗 Read the first chapter now: patreon.com/collection/1360827

This week, I dusted off a project I haven’t touched since May 2023—The Chosen One, a heroic fantasy about a child of prophecy destined to defeat the Dark Lord…except the Dark Lord never came.

Now 40, he abandoned his heroic destiny 20 years ago, but fate may have other plans.

I also made progress on my Space Western, Hunters, writing a new chapter as I continue expanding that world.

This month has been incredibly productive, averaging 5,000 words per weekday, putting me at 100,000 words for the month!

On the reading front, I finished Alchemy: The Magic of Original Thinking in a World of Mind-Numbing Conformity, which was inspiring and full of fresh ideas.

For audio fans, the audiobook edition of Shattered Kingdom (The Ravenglass Throne: Part One) is now FREE on my Patreon!

Visit: patreon.com/joncronshawauthor

I’ll be releasing the audio one episode ahead of the retail versions.

Speaking of which, Shattered Kingdom is available for pre-order on all major ebook platforms for just 99c/99p, launching on March 12!

This week marks a major milestone—I’ve finished book 12 of The Ravenglass Throne, meaning the entire series is now complete!

Now, it’s a waiting game for the edits to come back, but the hard work of drafting is done.

With The Ravenglass Throne wrapped up, I’ve been reflecting on what’s next.

I need to take stock of my open projects and decide which one excites me the most before diving in.

There are plenty of ideas pulling at my attention, so it’s all about choosing the right one.

I also discuss The Fourth Turning is Here, a thought-provoking book that explores generational cycles and societal shifts.

It’s made me think about how we’re in the midst of a zeitgeist shift, and what that means for the stories people will connect with most in the years ahead.

Exciting times ahead—both in my writing and in the changing landscape of storytelling!

Download Shattered Kingdom at: joncronshaw.com/shatteredkingdom.