Week 5 of 2025
Greetings all
I was exhausted last week because ChattaCon was so awesome! I had a great time doing my little schtick as the Master of Toast. Thanks to Lee for letting me go wild a bit and to Brandy Spraker for showing insufficient reluctance. In fact, thanks to them and the whole ChattaCon crew, especially Regina Kirby, for granting me the honor.
One of the best parts was getting to know the other guests: Gail Z. Martin, Amy Brewer-Davenport, Delilah Dawson, and Dot Steverson. What a great group! And talented.
I got to interview Gail, which was a lot of fun, plus we were both part of a Victorian cursing panel. We used Victorian curses to write an improve story. Quite fun!
I also got to play Tales of the Valiant, a new TTRPG with Dot Steverson from the company she works for, Kobold Press. We had a blast, though anyone who lets Scott Tackett loose with is going to have fun.
It was just a blast, and again, I couldn’t be more honored to have the opportunity.

Last week was a one of recovery, which is why I didn’t get out a newsletter. However, there’s big doings coming!
The Feasting of Vengeance comes out in two weeks! I’ll be at FenCon to announce it. Take a look at the cover art!
I made it as powerful and explosive as I could, and I was really pleased with it. It’s a great conclusion to the Foresters trilogy, if I do say so myself. I won’t give a teaser, but Chris seems to agree, saying he especially liked the ending.
I think you’ll love it.
Now I’m turning my attention to events, which fill up my next couple of months. I’ll be at FenCon in two weeks, then Gulf Wars and GaryCon back to back in March.
I’m really looking forward to having a great time, but I bet I’m exhausted at the end of March.
In the meantime, I’m re-editing I Am a Wondrous Thing, which I may rename as I rewrite that entire series. I’ll release the 5 books hopefully starting later in the year after new edits and new art.
I’m also helping with Okkorim, and I’m really excited where that’s going! I keep telling you we’ve got great stuff coming, and that time nears. GaryCon is going to be amazing.
With that, I’m going to say goodbye for this week. Have a great time!
What I’m Listening To
Inspector Morse. One of my favorites of the BBC mysteries with a great curmudgeonly lead character.
Quote of the Week
Happy birthday to Gregory Benford! His quote today has been something I’ve tried to live up to of late.
The biggest mistake is being too afraid of making one.
– Gregory Benford
Rob’s Works in Progress
- Sowing Spring’s Wrath (3,213)
Upcoming Events
- FenCon, February 14-16, Dallas, TX
fencon.org/ - Gulf Wars, March 8-16, Lumberton, MS
gulfwars.org/ - GaryCon, March 20-23, Lake Geneva, WI
garycon.com/ - LibertyCon, June 20-22, Chattanooga, TN
libertycon.org/ - Pennsic War, July 25 – August 10, Slippery Rock, PA
pennsicwar.org/
New Releases
This week we have House of Owls, the 6th book in Jon R. Osborne’s Milesian Accords series. Magic is back in the world, but Liam’s children have been stolen, and it’s time to act! Speaking of acting—you’re going to want to grab this book now here: amazon.com/dp/B0DTX9GR5C.
Your pre-release this week is Opening Moves, the 2nd book in my Symbiote Wars series. I’ve written over 70 books now, and this one is in my Top 5 all time. Fighting in both space and on the ground, giant monsters, and evil bad guys—it’s got it all! Get it here: amazon.com/dp/B0DSTYXDJC.
Tracked Items
My Weight Today: 364.8lbs
Updated Word Count: 5,000
Let me know if you have any suggestions on the website, this email, or cool story ideas at rob@robhowell.org. Especially let me know of suggestions you have for the Spotlight section.
Have a great week, everyone.
Rob Howell
Creator of the Firehall Sagas Universe
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