In February of this yr, I began writing a brand new novel — this horror-fantasy story, a couple of group of demon-blooded misfits affected by goals of a mysterious construction — referred to as The Calamities, and it serves as the primary a part of a duology that completes with the second guide, Chaos Reigns.
Lemme inform you, beginning a novel in February 2025 was a wee smidge tougher than I assumed. It was troublesome then (and actually, now) to not be endlessly distracted with, effectively, *gestures erratically at every thing all over the place on a regular basis* and so it was a harder row to hoe than I anticipated it to be. Writing some components of this guide felt like pulling enamel, and I used to be fairly certain every thing I wrote was horrible? I imply, I used to be having fun with myself effectively sufficient? However it simply felt like there was one thing between me and the guide — one thing that was, I assume, an enormous wall of interference referred to as Actuality. Nonetheless, I’d return periodically and re-read components of it and I favored what I learn? So I don’t know the way to measure it. To be truthful, it’s most likely gonna want a strong second draft course of to kick the shit out of it — er, I imply, to kick it into form. However that’s why Jesus invented editors!
It’s acquired lots of violence and demony occulty enterprise and intercourse and scads of diabolical worldbuilding. Nonetheless horror, but in addition fantasy — take into consideration how a guide like Library at Mount Char took the mode of city fantasy however handled that mode prefer it was straight-up, uncooked horror. (In the event you’ve not learn Library at Mount Char, then actually, what are you doing along with your life?)
Anyway! It’s enjoyable. It’ll additionally enchantment to these, I feel, who like these… bizarre little WENDIGVERSE connections. (For instance, in the event you recall the cat, Orange Lump, from Black River Orchard? You’ll discover that cat on this guide, as effectively! Maybe even hanging out together with his new proprietor from the top of Orchard.)
I thiiiink it comes out August 2026, however I’ll replace you accordingly. So watch this house! Watch it! By no means unpin your gaze! AFFIX YOUR STARE UPON ME
And holy shit right this moment’s the day — The Finish Of The World As We Know It, aka The Stand Anthology, is loosed upon the world in a blood-dimmed tide. Enormous honor to be allowed to play in that sandbox. Because of Misters Keene and Golden for letting me have my playtime there, and naturally, to THE KING HIMSELF for blessing this guide and permitting it to occur within the first place. (Thanks additionally to AP Information for the great overview, which shouts out my story, “Grand Junction.”) You may decide up the guide at Bookshop.org, in the event you’d like, or from any of the same old suspects, Amazon, B&N, and many others. I additionally word that in order for you a signed/personalised copy, order from Doylestown Bookshop they usually can ship on to you. (True of all of my books! Doylestown guidelines. As evidenced by the success of their now-annual Darkish Ink horror occasion.)
Aaaaand let’s not neglect there are signings for the guide actually everywhere in the world right this moment, so hie thee therefore to seek out one:
Notice I’ll be at Vortex in Columbia, PA, with Alma Katsu, Brian Keene, Bryan Smith, Somer Canon, and Ron Malfi!
I’ve additionally acquired a buuuuunch extra occasions arising within the subsequent couple months:
9/9/25
Midtown Scholar in Harrisburg, PA for Finish of the World as We Know It, with Brian Keene, Somer Canon, Richard Chizmar
9/10/25
Doylestown Bookshop with Delilah S Dawson for Home of Idyll
9/13/25
Doylestown Bookshop with MJ Rio for Sizzling Wax
10/14/25
Doylestown Bookshop with Philip Fracassi for Autumn Springs Retirement Dwelling Bloodbath
See you at one in every of these? A few of these? All of those?
Come say hello. Get books signed. We will be creepy collectively! OKAY BYE
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