A New Year and a New Mission: 2026 Update

January 7th, 2026

Happy New Year, everyone! 

I wanted to share a quick update on what’s been happening behind the scenes. While I haven’t been as active on the blog lately as I’d like, I have definitely been keeping the keyboard warm.

The Big News: I spent the bulk of 2025 finishing and polishing the manuscript for SPACE SPY: LIBERTAD, a young adult sci-fi thriller. My goal was to create a high-concept story with the foundation for a long-running series, and this is it!

For those familiar with Anthony Horowitz’s Alex Rider series about a teen recruited by MI6, think of this as "Alex Rider in space." However, while Alex often operates as a loner, Space Spy focuses more on the dynamic teamwork of a small group of characters. Libertad is the name of the team they form to fight for their freedom. This core group will then serve as the foundation for future books. I already have ideas for many more stories.

What’s Next? Does this mean you’ll be reading Space Spy soon? Unfortunately, no. I am aiming for traditional publishing for this project, which means finding the right literary agent. My debut, Measure of Danger, was a rare case of securing a deal without an agent, so I’m looking forward to searching for a long-term partner to help bring my future stories to the world. The querying process is a marathon, but I’m ready for the challenge in 2026.

In the Works: While Space Spy is in the "pitching" phase, I’ve already dived into a new project: a science fiction horror novel that I’m incredibly excited about. It’s a “reimagined folklore” story, and my adaptation from supernatural to science fiction should be right down the lane of what my technothriller readers have enjoyed.

I hope 2026 is a fantastic year for you, both in life and in your reading adventures! If you have any ideas or cool stories you are reading, please send me a note here or on X/Twitter!