Current Updates and Production Notes
Stay informed with the latest progress on The SuperUnknowN series, including writing milestones, editing updates, and behind-the-scenes production insights.
Book Launch Exclusives — Three Tiers
I've been working on some special extras for the book launch. The exclusive first volume of The SuperUnknowN will be available exclusively on this website.
Pre-order opens in October 2026, with the official release following in November 2026. The Amazon edition will drop in January 2027.
There will be three tiers for the website exclusive release:
- Tier 1 — The Exclusive Edition: The website exclusive book with an exclusive cover, available only here.
- Tier 2 — The Signed Edition: A signed copy of the book.
- Tier 3 — The Collector's Package: Everything in Tier 2 plus a couple of special items I'm working on (details to be revealed before pre-orders open), and a signed print of original artwork.
Every single tier will include a special thank you card featuring original artwork drawn by me. The art will be random — there are six different original pieces, each featuring a different character from the book. The first one is Nico Shaw:
Original artwork — Nico Shaw
The top-tier package will also include a signed print of this original artwork. More details on the special items and all six character pieces will be revealed before pre-orders are available. Stay tuned.
Volume One Cover — Version One Complete
The first variant of the Volume One cover art is officially complete. A huge thank you to David Leahey of the UK for his outstanding artwork and design work — he absolutely nailed the vision, and the result speaks for itself.
Volume One cover art — Into the Fray — by David Leahey
There will be two variant covers for Volume One:
- Direct Sales Cover — This will be the cover used for copies sold directly through this website.
- Amazon Release Cover — A second variant designed for the later release on Amazon.
More details on both variants will be posted here as they are finalized. We are getting very close.
The Advanced Reader Copies Have Arrived
Today marks a significant milestone: the Advanced Reader Copies (ARCs) have been delivered, and they look incredible in print. These are the first physical copies of Volume One to exist in the world — exclusive, limited, and in hand.
The exclusive ARC printed cover
Interior world map — factions & districts
Socrates, Johnson, and the real Romulus
The ARCs have been distributed to the early reader team. Their feedback fed directly into the final round of line edits, and the manuscript has since been polished and refined. The book is now in its final pre-production phase.
The one remaining piece is the final cover design, which is expected to be completed sometime this week. Once it's finished and approved, I'll post an update here — so keep an eye out. The cover is the last major element, and when it lands, the book will be very close to complete.
Volume One at a Glance
Following the developmental edits and rewrites, Volume One is coming in at 428 pages. That's a complete, full-length novel—substantial enough to establish the world, the characters, and the stakes, while leaving the larger story room to breathe across the series.
Developmental Edits Complete
All developmental edits for Volume One of The SuperUnknowN are done. The story's structure, pacing, character arcs, and thematic architecture have all been worked through and refined. What remains is the final polish—not the foundation.
On Schedule for Fall 2026
We remain on schedule for a Fall 2026 release of Volume One. The ARC feedback period, final line edits, and cover approval are the last steps before production. There is no rush—the goal has always been to release a book that is ready, not simply one that is finished.
I'll continue posting updates here as things develop. Thank you to everyone who has joined the mailing list — your support means more than you know.