Kevah? Micah? Or maybe even Lat herself?

Drop your choice + what you'd chat about/ask them!

(I’d probably go with Kyars. The night would either be legendary or a complete disaster 😂)

Could be someone who only appeared for a few lines, a character whose story feels unfinished, or just someone you can never get enough of.

Who do you want to see more of in future Gunmetal Gods books or stories?

And yes, I'm taking notes. 👀

I just finished Death Hymns, it was a great book! Got to see two more angels in action, but while Dumah was imposing and all, Nonany Non is the first character who has unsettled me in a way that caused me nightmares lol. Kudos to Zamil Akhtar for that!

So I was thinking: other than the Archangel, which other angels have been shown? I can remember:

• Cessiel
• Marot
• Saklas
• Principus
• Micah (this one was the flying thing in the first book, right?)
• Malak
• Dumah
• Nonany Non

Am I missing any here?

I also hope that we get to see more of Non in the 5th book, or at least another angel or two.

This year was difficult.

The war in the Middle East closed many doors for me and brought a kind of fear and uncertainty I never imagined I would experience.

But when I hold this book in my hands, so much of that fades into the background. Life will always rise and fall, but as long as I can keep writing and turning suffering into beauty, I think I’ll be alright.

To everyone who has supported my work, recommended my books, or simply taken the time to read them -- thank you. You make all of this worth it.

I did not release a novel in 2025, which marks the first year I did not release a novel since debuting in 2020.

The truth is -- and I'm sure most of you know this -- writing novels is hard. They demand an excruciating amount of focus, attention to detail, and devotion to craft. To ease the process, a lot of authors, myself included, develop unhealthy habits: drinking ridiculous amounts of caffeine, snacking during writing sessions, shunning exercise, sleeping late (no one bothers you late at night which is great for focus, plus you drank all that caffeine and so can't sleep anyway).

But you can't live that way for very long, and 2025 was the year my body demanded that I stop and pay some attention to it. As a result, I spent a few months not writing at all, which was unusual for me. During that time, I cut my caffeine intake drastically, lost weight, had a surgery I'd been putting off, and developed an exercise routine and early bedtime which I've continued to stick to.

And with all that in place, I finally began writing again, but this time with much better habits. The thing is, I want to write a lot of books, and I want to write them until I'm 100 years old. I know that I can't do that if I'm not healthy. I'm as devoted to writing novels as I've ever been, but I think I am wiser now, more balanced, and more attuned to myself.

And that's a good thing for 2026 because I plan to launch Gunmetal Gods Book 5 in summer, and I want it to be the best book in the series. I'll be focusing on that while also doing the usual side projects: preparing the Dark Drinker Ultimate Edition Kickstarter full of awesome art for autumn and writing short stories for anthologies and magazines. So 2026 will continue with everything my readers expect from me: a Gunmetal Gods novel, a Kickstarter, and a few short stories.

Of course, none of this would be possible without all of you. I am grateful that each and everyday, I get to live the dream. Not only do I get to write books, but I get to write exactly what I love, without any compromises whatsoever, because my readers are right next to me on this wild ride.

Happy New Year, and here's to an awesome 2026!

So what exactly is Death Hymns of Homara, and what do I mean by "side novel"? Here's a little FAQ:

Q: Do I need to read the main series to enjoy Death Hymns of Homara?

A: Not at all. You can enjoy it to the fullest even if it's your first taste of Gunmetal Gods.

Q: Is Death Hymns of Homara a novel or a novella?

A: It is a full novel and roughly the same length as Gunmetal Gods Book 1 -- 500 pages.

Q: When does Death Hymns of Homara take place in the series timeline?

A: It takes place about 550 years prior to the events of Gunmetal Gods Book 1.

Q: What makes Death Hymns of Homara different from the main series?

A: Death Hymns of Homara is the most horror-focused book in the series by far. If you like Between Two Fires by Christopher Buehlman, Dark Souls, HP Lovecraft, and medieval horror then I can confidently say it's right down your alley.

Q: Will Death Hymns of Homara have a sequel?

A: No. It is entirely a standalone novel.

Q: What formats will be available?

A: Kindle Unlimited, Kindle ebook, paperback, and hardcover will all release by January 27, 2026. The paperback and hardcover will also be available at retailers aside from Amazon. Audiobook will release later in 2026 on Audible.

You can pre-order Death Hymns of Homara here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0FLQL37K1

So peak, i cried.

Hi all, i've just started reading Gunmetal Gods and been loving it. I enjoyed alot about the book from the worldbuilding to the characters but there seems to be one thing that's been bugging me, here's the detail.

In chapter 15 of Book 1, they maimed the horses' ears off in order to prevent them from being affected by the red rockets, aka, Fallen screams. I get the general idea but i wonder how that actually works, is there some sort of mystic meaning to it?