As we close in on 20245, a buncha Junkies have been asking me what's next in the world of Siglerism. I sent this info in a newsletter a few weeks back, but if you missed it, here you go.
CURRENT PROJECT: THE CRYPT Book II second draft:
I'm 35,000 words into the second draft. Right now the total word count is 131,539, which means I'm about 23% through it. I have a hard goal to have the second draft done before Christmas. That will take some work, but that's what I'm going for.
No idea when the book will be published, but it's a strong bet you'll see it before the end of 2025.
DEATH IS BLACK podcast & short story collection:
The 14-episode podcast ends on December 15 when the final episode hits the feed. We have one more episode of the Days of Deer Camp, then ARealGirl Herself and I will try an experiment of live-reading ANCESTOR prequel scripts. I'll do the male parts, she'll do the female parts. If you want to watch that live, flubs and all, join us Wednesday, December 11, 6PT/9ET for the Scott Sigler Slices livestream. IT should be a hoot. We stream live at:
With the podcast completed, DEATH IS BLACK moves into production for eBook and ad-free audiobook. We're working on print versions for all the short story collections (including BLOOD IS RED, BONES ARE WHITE, FIRE IS ORANGE, which are already available in eBook and audiobook).
We expect the DEATH IS BLACK collection to be out in mid-2025.
That collection will not include "The Good Candy" or "Santa No Pants." See below!
PERISH, MI short stories:
The first story from this mysterious little town was called "The Good Candy" and is in the podcast feed (or listen to Part I and Part II here).
I will live-read "Santa No-Pants," a two-part Christmas story FDØ-style, on Dec 18 & 25. Those stories will hit the podcast feed Dec 22 & 29, respectively.
SLAY Season 3 Podcast:
The crass carnage begins with the live-read Jan 1, 2025, which hits the podcast feed Jan 5.
SLAY Book II in paperback, eBook, and audiobook:
This is in production and should be out in mid-2025. When we publish it, the print version of SLAY Book I will also be available for order.
GFL Book VII in hardcover, eBook, and audiobook:
I know you've been waiting! I start the final draft as soon as I send off THE CRYPT Book II's second draft. Our goal is to have GFL VII out during the NFL's 2025-2026 season.
TAKE NOTE, JUNKIE!
All of the above, together, constitutes one hell of a 2025 for us. Wish us luck, we'll do our best to herd all of these cats and deliver them into the stable. If that's where herded cats go. I'm not sure, I'm more of a dog person,
There are also some short stories in there, being released in other anthologies and magazines. We'll holler as those come out.
