Hello Roguelings!
It’s been a chaotic December and January. How about for you? I went to my first Smash Room (look it up!), my husband and I celebrated 20 years together, his 40th birthday, Christmas, and New Year’s that same week. And this month is my 42nd birthday!
I know most of us reflect this time of year and set goals for the days ahead. I feel like I’ve been in reflection for a solid year now, so I’m ready to take 2026 by the horns. I even designed a Bucket List Journal for my sister and my husband - we only live once, right? You can check it out here.
For me, 2026 is all about going back to basics. My word for the year is SIMPLICITY. Since I am a goal-oriented person, I need a word or focus. I always overcomplicate things, so SIMPLICITY is a big mindset shift for me, but I got this.
As a result, I don't (currently) have any Lindsey-specific projects planned. I’m focusing on my Scarlet St. James pen name project: The Darkborn Saga (until it releases later this year). I am 50% finished with the series and I don't want to lose momentum.
This is what that means for you, this community, and memberships:
- All paid members still have access to their bonuses and exclusives, including surprise birthday goodies and random book mail, as well as the ebooks, early copies, paperbacks and hardcovers of my Scarlet work.
- I start book three next week! As the books publish, you will get all you goodies, early! You can follow those shenanigans closer when you sign up for my Scarlet St. James Substack/newsletter.
If you want to learn more about my Scarlet projects, here are links:👉 Scarlet St. James Website
👉 Scarlet St. James Substack/Newsletter
I will post the rough draft of book one, Bloodborn, including all of the prequels for the Darkborn Saga to in member-only tiers
If my Lindsey membership is not something you want to join at the moment, and Scarlet (dark Viking fantasy romance) is more your cup of tea, you can check out Scarlet memberships here.
I totally get that Scarlet projects aren't for all of you, so if you'd like to cancel your account for now, there are no hard feelings. :)
I'll post your Scarlet access soon! Keep an eye out!
x, Linds (Post your questions or email me, if you have any)
😈 For those of you who want to know more about the Darkborn RIGHT NOW, here's the rundown:
When vengeance becomes immortal, love is the most dangerous weapon of all.
Forged in fire and cursed by gods, four Viking warriors are betrayed and destroyed—only to rise again as the Darkborn: immortal, bloodthirsty, and bound by fate to a destiny more brutal than death.
In a world of fallen empires, ancient gods, and brutal wars, the Darkborn are the realm’s last hope against Barron the Butcher and his Red Army. But survival comes at a cost.
Amid the blood and ruin, forbidden desires ignite between enemies and fated lovers, making the Darkborn’s hearts as dangerous as their blades (and their teeth). Torn between their monstrous hunger and the shreds of their humanity, the Darkborn must battle gods and awaken ancient evils that stir in the shadows of a broken world. Every choice could tip the balance between vengeance and redemption… or unleash a darkness no one can escape.
Prepare for slow-burn, spice, and Viking warriors who bite.
Greetings, Roguelings!
I'm dropping into let you know that, if you've read Darkborn Origins (which is from Sylas's POV), I have three new short stories coming to you. Each story follows the same timeline, but it's from a different Darkborn's POV. As you can see, you'll get Lucian, Thorne, and Arless. Thorne and Arless are ready, and I'm currently drafting Lucian's story.
Since I've finished writing Bloodborn (book one) and Soulbound (book two), and I'm starting on Fatesworn (book three), it felt like the right time to delve back into the beginning and remind myself where each of these Darkborn characters came from and how their journey's started.
I'm hoping to have these out in February, but I'll keep you posted.
These stories will be available here in Scarlet's bookshop at $0.99 each, OR free for all paid subscribers (Scarlet's and here) with a $5 and up membership.
If you haven't read Origins, the original from Sylas's POV, you can snag a free copy here: https://scarletstjames.com/products/origins-a-darkborn-saga-prequel-ebook
You can peruse Scarlet memberships in her After Dark Reader Lounge here: https://scarletstjames.com/pages/after-dark-lounge
Or check out my Rogue Reader Community Membership options here: https://poguegonerogue.com/pages/memberships
💋 Scarlet and Lindsey
As I "approach" 42 I have decided this is my motto and saving grace this year. Bring it on...
Hey, how-are-ya, Roguelings!?
It's been a crazy few weeks with holidays, being sick, flash flood warnings, my 20-year anniversary with Dennis, his 40th birthday, New Year's, and other holiday shenanigans. AND, I'm heading into my 42nd year around the sun. Through all that, I've been doing a few bookish things, like WRITING. And reading. And I've been nursing a foot injury for a month now, which isn't fun. So, no nature walks for me, which makes me sad and aggravated. So, I'm treating myself to hair cut today. 🤗
I want you all to know that I appreciate each of you. And I don't say that flippantly. I really, truly am grateful for you, and you've been on my mind for weeks. Life gets busy, and I feel like I've been MIA and haven't been posting any goodies for you, but I'm here. And the insider goodies are coming.
Thank you for being part of my bookish world, following my alter ego, Scarlet, for supporting me on my author journey, and for hanging out in my little corner of the interwebs. It means a lot to me.
I hope you all were safe, warm, and had a happy New Year! And I'm putting good vibes out into the world that 2026 will be brighter for us, even amid the gloom.
More news and goodies coming soon!
💛 - Linds
P.S. photo cred to my sister, Katie. I was SLAYING roulette at her work holiday party. Unfortunately, it was fake money, or I would have won $$$$. Ha!
