"When's the next book out?" and "What else have you got up your sleeve?" are the two questions landing in my inbox most often right now — so I've created this page to keep you in the loop. And, if I'm honest, to keep myself accountable. 😄

✍️ What's Rachel Writing?

Lady of the Castle — Book 2 in the Nicola de la Haye series

The draft is done. Now comes the part no one tells you about: edits, beta readers, formatting, cover design, book descriptions, and lining up Advance Reviewers (more on that in a moment). It's a long road from first draft to bookshop, but I'm aiming for Autumn 2026, around September. Watch this space.

👉 Want to be an Advance Reviewer? Get in touch — I'd love to hear from you!

Lady of England — Book 3 in the Nicola de la Haye series

This one is alive and breathing on my screen right now. The first draft is racing toward its climax — including a scene set at the extraordinary Temple Bruer in Lincolnshire, one of the most atmospheric places I've ever visited. I already know changes I need to make once the draft is finished, so I'll be working through those before switching back to Lady of the Castle. Target publication: Spring 2027.

And Beyond…

I have a Saxon England story waiting in the wings, and another tale set deep in the fourteenth century, with more besides, though I'm not giving away the settings just yet - trust me, they're worth waiting for! 😉

And if you haven’t read it yet, why not download your FREE copy of Eleanor’s Revenge?

Keep checking back, and I'll update this page as things develop. The story is always moving forward.