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Over the last few months, The Lost Hero has taken on a life of its own. From chats with veterans over breakfast to messages from readers who’ve connected with Michael and William’s story, I’m incredibly grateful for the support so far.

But this is just the beginning.

I’m now working on a couple of new projects that I’m really excited to share with you:

1. Unsung Hero – A New Military Thriller

Unsung Hero is a standalone story set in the near future, following Sarah Clarke, a British Army combat medic and granddaughter of the Clarke family you met in The Lost Hero.

Deployed with a NATO force to a remote region torn apart by a brutal uprising, Sarah’s patrol is ambushed and she finds herself stranded, alone and behind enemy lines. With limited supplies and danger in every direction, she must use her training, courage and sheer will to survive – while still trying to live up to her oath to save lives.

This story will carry the same themes of duty, sacrifice and resilience, but from a modern, frontline perspective – and through the eyes of a woman fighting to be heard and to stay alive.

2. The Sky Lantern Saga – Children’s Adventure Series

Alongside the heavier stuff, I’m also working on something magical and family-friendly: The Sky Lantern Saga – a series of children’s books based on Pops and his grandchildren going on incredible adventures in a flying sky lantern airship.

Together they’ll visit different countries, meet mythical creatures, and learn important lessons about kindness, courage and looking after each other. The heart of the story is a special heart compass – one point to North, the other pointing always to kindness.

Each country will become its own short, illustrated adventure, perfect for bedtime stories and for children (and grandparents!) to enjoy together.

These projects are still in development, but I’ll be sharing updates, sneak peeks and progress here on the blog, as well as on my social media.

Thank you again for walking this path with me – as a veteran, a writer, and now an author building new worlds and new stories.

Watch this space.