May 2026

Welcome back!

Writing Updates:

Spark is still on track for December! I’m struggling over the last little bit, but it won’t be an issue. I’m way ahead of schedule, so I’m not worried!

Flame is in the middle of getting a makeover! It will be getting a new cover to more closely match Smoke. Catherine Stansfield created the cover for Smoke, is redoing the cover for Flame, and she will also be designing the cover for Spark!

I’m looking to start publishing the Fallout stories in late June/early July, so keep an eye out for those!

Reading Updates:

Since my last post, I’ve finished Tourist Season. That’s about it… See personal updates for more information on why my reading progress has taken a nose dive off a cliff into a pile of elephant dung. I’ve started The Striker by Ana Huang and the audiobook of Leather and Lark by Brynne Weaver.

You can see what I’m reading (or not) and when by following me on StoryGraph! While you’re there, be sure to check out my reading challenge for 2026!

Personal Updates:

We’re no longer house hunting, but BIG changes are coming that will hopefully allow me to be more active on social media. I’m very excited for everything that’s coming, but I can’t say more than that for the time being. I can’t wait to share more with you guys in next month’s update!

Socials:

TikTok: @kaylacowartauthor

StoryGraph: stardustdruid

Instagram: kaylacowartauthor

See you next month!