2026 Is Already on Fire: Book Rankings, Pyrography, and Viking Magic
A fresh year, bold creative energy, huge milestones already happening, and some seriously exciting things coming your way.
A New Year, New Magic, and Big Creative Wins Already ✨
Happy New Year, my friends! I don’t know about you, but 2026 already feels like it showed up with momentum, focus, and a spark of magic humming in the background. I’ve been busy (in the best possible way), and today I want to share a few of the exciting things happening in my creative world—and what’s coming next.
📚 A HUGE Win for Jack Mac Paidin
Let’s start with some absolutely thrilling book news…
My Jack Mac Paidin Box Set (Books 1–3) hit #5 in its Amazon category this past week—after a cover revision, and I’m honestly over the moon. This series has meant so much to me over the years, and seeing it climbing the charts again feels like a beautiful affirmation that the magic still resonates.
And because momentum deserves a boost…
🎉 FLASH SALE COMING
Right now, I’m giving all three books a gentle tune-up—mainly a bit of reformatting and simplifying some of the vocabulary so it’s even more inviting for Middle Grade readers ages 9–13. And while that polishing work is happening, I’ll be rolling out a limited-time $0.99 sale on the whole box set.
Three full fantasy adventures.
Over 750 pages of story.
Normally $9.99.
This is your chance to:
- Grab the series at a ridiculously low price
- Help push it even higher in the rankings
- Support indie publishing in the most meaningful way
📌 Once this short promotion ends, it goes right back up to $9.99.
If you’ve ever thought, “I’ll grab it later,” this is that nudge from the universe saying: Now is the time.
This Weekend Only - Kindle Countdown Deal - Friday through Sunday.
Grab it 👉HERE
🔥 Burning Billy Bob Thornton (Literally 😆)
If you’ve followed me for a while, you know my heart doesn’t live in just one creative lane. And lately something primal, earthy, and deeply soothing called me back to pyrography—the art of burning images into wood.
And yes… I’m currently burning Billy Bob Thornton.
On purpose.
With love.
And it’s turning out AMAZING. 😍 (If I do say so myself, lol!)

There’s something almost meditative about pyrography:
- the subtle campfire scent in the air
- the slow, rhythmic movements
- the way it forces you to breathe, focus, and feel
It’s grounding. It clears mental clutter. And funny enough, it fuels my writing brain in the most wonderful way. I walk away from the woodburner pulsing with story ideas, sharper worldbuilding, and deeper emotional insight.
You’ll see much more pyrography from me this year.
And yes—Billy Bob will soon be available for purchase.
Stay tuned. 🔥
👑 Throne of Runes — Building a Viking World of Magic & Destiny
This might be the thing I’m most excited to share.
I’ve been deep in the worldbuilding trenches of my Viking Queen fantasy romance, and it has been exhilarating:
✨ Layering myth and magic
🗺️ Developing maps and geography
💀 Deepening the darker lore
❤️ Refining character arcs, emotional stakes, and slow-burn tension
⚔️ Crafting imagery that feels ancient, powerful, and breathtaking
Book 1 — Throne of Runes

📖 the eBook is officially on Pre-Order now
📅 with delivery set for late 2026
This story is bold.
It’s mythic.
It’s emotional.
It’s full of Norse-inspired magic, destiny, sacrifice, power, and longing.
If you love:
- Viking aesthetics
- forbidden magic
- slow-burn intensity
- deep emotional character journeys
- richly built fantasy worlds
…then you’re absolutely going to love where this series is headed.
Pre-orders help enormously, so if you’re excited about this one (and I truly am), you’ll be helping shape its early trajectory in the best way possible.
💫 Looking Ahead
If there’s a theme for my 2026, it’s this:
Create boldly.
Follow what brings me JOY.
Let the work be both art and alchemy.
I’m writing.
I’m burning wood.
I’m building worlds.
And I am so deeply grateful that you’re here with me for every chapter of this journey.
❤️ Thank You + A Gentle CTA
If you want to support my creative work this month, here are the most meaningful ways:
✔️ Grab the Jack Mac Paidin box set during the $0.99 promo
✔️ Pre-order Throne of Runes if Viking fantasy romance sparks your soul
✔️ Share my work with a friend who loves books, fantasy, art, or magic
Your support truly matters more than you know—and it inspires me to keep creating bigger, deeper, and braver.
Here’s to a year filled with courage, creativity, healing, imagination, and a little bit of enchantment.
Happy New Year, my friend.
We’re just getting started. ✨