At a Glance
- Bastet released early – now available in eBook and Paperback
- ‘til the End of the World – pilot short story drops 12th December 2025, free to read on the site
- Avalon & Avalon: Faerie Tales paperbacks – artwork underway, coming soon to join the shelf
- Heroes & Demons Series – penultimate novel Sinners & Saints scheduled for 3rd July 2026
- Echo – solo New Knight novel arriving October 2026
- Blog Posts – fortnightly Fridays continue:
- 12th December – launch of ‘til the End of the World
- 26th December – cosmology of the Rawesian universe
The Longer Version…
Here we are! The last every-other-month update of 2025. What a year it’s been! Not one but two new novels, a website launched and paperbacks flooding the online market world like minion teddies at a kid’s birthday party. Then all the other stuff like life, family, friends, ups, downs, work (boo) and pup birthdays (yay). And that’s just me. You will likely also look back and think ‘what the hell was that?’
Well, let’s have a chat about what’s happened, happening and will be happening in the future to give us something to think about before the winter solstice comes upon us (other holiday festivities are also available).
Bastet!
So there’s a whole ‘nother post about this from last week (check it out if you haven’t already!) so I won’t say too much about it. But the big news is that the release of Bastet has managed to happen four months earlier than intended! Instead of hitting the anniversary of the opening of Tutankhamun’s tomb (16th February, 1923) we’ve managed to release it on the anniversary of the discovery itself (4th November, 1922).
It’s a hell of a ride, and one of my personal favourites (yes, I say that to every book). Do check the post, the page or even venture to the soundtrack, and as always reviews and ratings are very much encouraged!
’til the End of the World
There’s another final treat to come this year in the form of a mini-drop, on Friday 12th December. Previously you might remember me mentioning ‘til the End of the World, my own little attempt at a young-adult style TV series told through a series of short stories. Well, the first story (cheekily I’ll call it a pilot episode) is ready to drop as a way to round out the year.
And even better? They’re free! Yes, eventually I might put together some eBook (or even paperback) collections of stories for those so inclined – but for now they will be made available online through the site. When launched, there’ll be a page you can navigate to, find the stories and follow along as they go. Subscribe to the site to receive upcoming blog posts and not miss anything!
I quite liberally use the term ‘love letter’, I know (and yet have never written so much as a dirty limerick in real life). Yet, ‘til the End of the World is indeed my answer to the supernatural stories that defined my youth. I’ll give you a lot more info at launch, but for now you should know if you enjoyed things like Buffy, Vampire Diaries, or other typical young adult fiction (not you, Twilight), then you’ll find something to enjoy in these tales of six friends in the small, sleepy Lancashire town of Calendar – as they navigate both life as a late teen in the mid-2000s and the (un)usual forces of darkness around them.
Upcoming Blog Posts
So the fortnightly blog posts will continue – on Fridays – throughout the remainder of the year. There’s this one (28th November) and two more to round out the year (Friday 12th December and Friday 26th December). The first will be the drop of ‘til the End of the World, with fuller details about the series, key dates and information and also how to find and read the first story. As well as some behind the scenes tidbits about its creation and the influences to give you more of a taste of what’s to come.
Meanwhile, tune in 26th December (or several days later when the sprout-haze begins to die down) to read about spirituality in the Rawesian universe. At this time of year it’s always good to do a bit of reflection and consider the wider ruminations in the universe, so if you want to know a little bit of bonkers philosophy from an absolute non-expert, while learning about the influences behind some of the cosmic imagery and themes within the books you’ve read…it may be preferable to another game of Monopoly with Uncle Keith.
“New” Paperbacks
Another thing to drop shortly will be the paperback versions of Avalon and Avalon: Faerie Tales. Well under way with the artwork, they’re slowly coming together and ready to reunite with their other New Knight companions. While you can still pick up the eBooks of both stories through the website at the moment anyway, I always do love a good paperback – and am very much enjoying the painstakingly slow creative process.
So while neither is a “new book”, if you’re looking to fill your shelf with good old fashioned paperbacks, then it’ll leave all but one of my books available in print. Which feels like a great achievement. For me, not for you. Unless buying thing is a great achievement for you, in which case look at you go! I’m getting distracted…anyway, watch this space! Or, y’know, bookmark the site for any paperback updates.
New Year and Beyond…
So with all that stuff going off before we reach 2026, it’s somewhat hard to imagine there’s a whole ‘nother year out there waiting to be explored. There’ll be plenty to come, lots of surprises and things to look forward to. And the same with the writing too!
Summer 2026 is going to be big for fans of the Heroes & Demons series as the penultimate novel is scheduled for release on Friday 3rd July, 2026 (Sinners & Saints), while in autumn of the same year we’re going to meet our final New Knight in his solo novel, Echo (circa October 2026).
Peppered throughout will be sprinklings of blog posts, short stories, and who knows how many surprises…so…yeah. A lot!
Parting Words
I wanted to say “final words” but that sounded too executorial – so let’s instead say, in parting for now, thank you once more. It’s only through the occasional click, read and review, that I’m able to keep sharing the worlds I’ve loved since I was young.
And, since this is the last update before the festive season gets going, I also want to wish everyone a safe and pleasant rest of the year. It’s the time for us to slow down a little, in between sprout-filled escapades of family drama. It’s a time to reflect, to look forward to the days ahead, and think about the days that have been. To reach out to one another as well as just spend a bit of time with ourselves.
And if that involves a Rick Rawes paperback in your lap, as you snuggle up with a little (potentially boozy) hot chocolate? Well, for me that’s a bonus.
Here’s to closing out 2025 with stories, surprises and a little festive magic!
Peace & love y’all.
Rick Rawes
Leeds, West Yorkshire
28th November, 2025
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