I hope this post finds you well and happy. How can it be November already? Time if moving along at a dizzying speed!
I spent all of October buried in writing another Western, A Legends of the High-Lonesome novel featuring Holt MacGregor.
He's a real man's man and intriguing to write. Soon, I'll be switching back to writing another post-apocalyptic thriller series: Gods Of Power: The Awakening. As long as I can find someone to read my work, I will be writing my stories!
And yes, it does beat the real world when it comes to the news. I've often wondered why the news casters harp on all the negative intel in the world when so many good things happen every day as well? I'm a firm believer in balance and moderation in all things, though maybe I'm a bit hypercritical about this stance when it comes to writing, spending endless hours dreaming up and living within my stories!
In other news, I had a new book published this month. Race the Thunder, book 4 of the World Gone Dark series from Rough Edges Press.
When I sat down to write Book 4, I wanted to push the Mackenzie clan beyond basic survival. Setting up a homestead is one thing—defending the people you love when the entire world comes hunting is another entirely.
The sky didn’t just go dark—it brought a storm that never stopped building.
In Race the Thunder, the illusion of safety shatters. Deep in the Appalachian mountains, the fragile sanctuary of Hardin Creek faces its most brutal test yet. As the outer world disintegrates into lawless chaos, survival is no longer just about hoarding rations or boarding up the windows. It’s about holding the line against ruthless factions who see their peaceful hollow as the ultimate prize.
When a violent clash leaves their perimeter compromised, Burgundy and the clan are forced into a relentless game of cat-and-mouse along the mountain ridges. With hostile scouts closing the net and a treacherous cross-country convoy battling through unforgiving terrain, every mile costs blood. Out here, mercy is a fatal mistake, and trust is scarcer than clean water.
The lightning has struck. Now comes the roar. The Mackenzies have proven they can survive the night, but when the wolves come in force, they’ll have to stand their ground and race the thunder.
Happy Day to you!
January Bain, Storyteller
