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.