Hey everyone!

  So, you’ve seen how Volume 1 had Sigrun fighting Radi-Mons in Martian tunnels, showing off her skills on the battlefield (and in bedchambers) while scraping together all the money she could, and trying not to fall for a nerdy guy raising a baby dragon.

  Volume 2 asks: what if we made everything harder?

  After months of work, I'm thrilled to announce that Nucleus Volume 2: Venusian Rhapsody begins releasing on January 24th.

  We're leaving Mars behind. This time, the story takes us to Venus—specifically Jin Syue, a fortress city where the Imperium of Dragons holds power, the Rakshasa Horde lurks in the shadows, and the Alliance watches from a careful distance. Sigrun, Xin, and the rest of the ensemble are stepping into territory far more dangerous than the Red Rabbit Warren ever was.

  And Sigrun's going to have to do something she's never done before to get what she needs.

  (Nah, I won't tell you what...yet! But hopefully this book cover tells you something~)

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  While you wait, I've put together some wallpapers to celebrate—one for the new year, one featuring the full cast. Grab them if you'd like!

  Solar New Year (2026) wallpaper

  Full cast (Good guys only) wallpaper

  To make sure it renders okay on this platform, I've compressed the wallpapers a little bit. Join our Discord server if you'd like the full HD, uncompressed version with the highest visual quality.

  Server is here:

  We're just about a dozen people for now, but we're pretty chatty and active, like a little found family. We've got over 100 emojis all designed for the story's characters, too.

  Want to brush up on factions, characters, or lore before we dive in? The official site has everything:

  Thanks for sticking with me through Volume 1. Seriously. Can't wait to show you what's next.

  See you on the 24th!

  P.S. To everyone who's already left a rating: thank you! Seeing those 5s and 4.5s genuinely makes my day. And if you've been reading but haven't rated yet, it really does help new readers find the story. No pressure, but I appreciate every one. ??