News & Updates

July 2026

First Draft of Book Two Complete

The first draft of A Queen of Ash and Stars is finished — 91,600 words across 24 chapters, plus a prologue. While I initially assumed it would be a shorter book than The Winter Princess, I was incorrect, and they are remarkably close.

Chapter List

  • Prologue: Endings
  • 1Merchant Princess
  • 2Long Divisions
  • 3Culture Clash
  • 4Sister Cities
  • 5Home Coming
  • 6Dual Choices
  • 7Naked Eyes
  • 8Delaying Actions
  • 9War Council
  • 10Life Lessons
  • 11Open Eyes
  • 12Parade Grounds
  • 13High Ground
  • 14Hidden Words
  • 15Church Rites
  • 16Blood Lines
  • 17Battle Plans
  • 18Swimming Lessons
  • 19Open Gates
  • 20Closed Eyes
  • 21Bitter Cold
  • 22Silent Night
  • 23Holy Night
  • 24Whispering Stars