I had originally hoped to release my upcoming novel, Legacy of Honor, by the end of 2025. But as often happens in writing (and life), the story had other plans. The new projected publication date is February 2026.
Why the delay? Well, there’s a story behind that, too.
Legacy of Honor is the prequel to my previously published novel, Red-Haired Distraction. As I began writing, I quickly realized something: creating a backstory isn’t just about telling what happened before—it’s also about making sure everything lines up. In working through Legacy of Honor, I discovered several discrepancies, inconsistencies, and missed opportunities in Red-Haired Distraction. These discoveries slowed me down—but they also opened new doors.
Rather than ignore these details, I decided to take the time to address them. That means a revised second edition of Red-Haired Distraction is also in the works–one that incorporates the depth and continuity introduced in the prequel. Don’t worry—I won’t spoil what’s changing. Let’s just say sharp-eyed readers may notice a few things smoothed out, expanded, or made more consistent.
To bring these books together under one banner, I plan to retire the current edition of Red-Haired Distraction and relaunch it alongside Legacy of Honor as part of a new series titled The Montgomery Chronicles. This series will follow the Montgomery family across generations—filled with grit, history, personal struggle, and (of course) a bit of red-haired fire.
So yes, I’ve missed my original self-imposed deadline. But I believe the end result will be richer, tighter, and more satisfying—especially for returning readers.
Now, back to writing—and rewriting!
Thanks for your patience and continued support. I can’t wait to share Legacy of Honor (and the new edition of Red-Haired Distraction) with you soon.