M.C. Clay's Blog

It's been a little while since I've had time to sit down and update my blog, but here goes!

As many of you know, I released the third book (and final of Grace and Reed's story) in the Kingsman series, Beautiful Lies. I hope all of you were able to download it and enjoyed their HEA! If you haven't, you can find it here!

Now, what many people might not know yet, is that I just released the first book in an interconnected series. Each book will be able to be read on its own and will have HEA and no cliffhangers! This new series, entitled Harbor University, is a New Adult/College romance with enemies to lovers and a lot of passion. Book one, The Chase, is available now! You can read the synopsis and download it here!

So, I know a lot of people are wondering what's next? Well, a few things actually. Firstly, I'm working on a second book in the Harbor U series which I'm planning to release sometime this fall. Secondly, I've begun a new Kingsman novel which will follow Adrian Foxworth and I'm very excited about that!

There is also a thriller in the works, which is a new adventure for me, but I'm loving the writing process on that one so far and I look forward to getting that one closer to the wrap up phase. I do have a few other romance novels in the works as well, but these are the main projects I'm trying to focus on.

For any of my mailing list members who haven't read all of my books yet, don't be shy! Go check them out!

M. C. Clay

As most of you know, Beautiful Lies (Kingsman #3) was planned to be released this Spring. But life has thrown a wrench into my plans, but I think it's a good one. My family is relocating and it's a fairly big move, but selling the house, buying a house, packing and planning the move, on top of working my normal day job, has put the brakes on all of my writing projects.

Now, rest assured, that while Beautiful Lies might not make it out before the official end of Spring (don't worry, I'm still going to try!), it will definitely be released this Summer at the very latest!

The wonderful news is that once this move is complete (in approximately one month), I will officially become a full time author!

I hope you will all accept my sincerest apologies with the delay and trust that the final installment of the Kingsman series is coming!

Stay tuned!

It's been a while since my last post and I do apologize for those that follow regularly. Working full time and balancing my growing career as an author sometimes gets the better of me. But, the good news is, in a few short months, I will make the transition into being a full time author! Needless to say, I am very excited!

On to more interesting and important news for all you readers! Kingsman #3, Beautiful Lies, is expected to release around 3/31/2023. I'm so excited to finally be wrapping up Grace and Reed's story and hopefully give them their HEA!

So, I've had a lot of people ask, what's next? What will come after Kingsman? Well, don't worry. I am working hard on the first book in a NA college romance series that I think everyone is going to love. You can read more about it under the New Adult College Romance page of my website. I'm looking to have it completed and be releasing it in April 2023.

But, for all of those who got attached to the Kingsman characters, don't fret! I do have plans for books about the other couples/characters that will fall into the Kingsman series as well! Rest assured, there will be books to follow Link and Lauren, Maddie, Rosalind, Conner, and even Jeremy and Adrian will have their own stories! So while Beautiful Lies will be the conclusion of Grace and Reed, we won't really be saying goodbye just yet.

I know all of the fans of the Kingsman series are anxiously awaiting the third and final book in Grace and Reed's story, and I assure you, it is well in the works. In fact, I'm working on it now! This post is simply a short break for me and I will be jumping back in as soon as I'm finished with updates!

First and foremost, thank you to all of those who have read both Beautiful Mess and Beautiful Addiction! I have been overjoyed by the reception these books have gotten and I cannot express how grateful I am to all of you!

Now, I would like to give you all a little goodie for being so amazing, so here is the cover for Kingsman #3, Beautiful Lies....

I hope you all like it and it gets everyone excited for the final book! I am still planning to release this book in 2023. It will likely be late winter or early spring, fingers crossed!

Now, don't worry! Even though this third and final book will be the end of their time in the spotlight, readers will see them again as there will be more books in the Kingsman series that focus on other people we've met during our time with Grace and Reed. I hope that gets everyone excited for things to come next year!

I will also be debuting another contemporary romance series early next year that is not connected to the Kingsman series, but will instead take place on a college campus. More details on that later!

That's all for now! I wish you all a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a Rockin' New Year!

The response to Beautiful Mess has been extraordinary and overwhelming! I cannot express how grateful I am to all of my readers and I'm so happy to be bringing some good news...

While I do apologize for the weeks-long delay on this release, I'm happy to say it is finally happening! Kingsman #2, Beautiful Addiction, is undergoing the final stages before publication. My goal is to have the book released on Monday, October 31! What better what to celebrate Halloween than with a book release?

In the coming days, keep your eyes peeled on my website, Facebook page, and Goodreads page, to stay up to date on more details of the release. I'm really excited about this second book and I can't wait for everyone to read it.

I will be doing a giveaway of one autographed, paperback copy of Beautiful Mess (Kingsman #1) in the month of November. I will be releasing more details on that soon about how to enter that drawing.

More info to come so be on the lookout!

The end of the summer season is rapidly approaching and it's definitely bittersweet. I loathe the humidity and temperatures that rival the surface of the sun, but since authorship is not my main source of income, I still hold a full time job with the local school system. Because of that, I thankfully get two full months during the summer when I can dedicate most of it to writing (in between, cleaning, laundry, yard work, dinner, family, etc.). So, for that, it is difficult to be so close to bidding summer farewell.

But fall is by far the best season of the year and I will welcome it with open arms. I have accomplished a lot this summer, publishing two books that I've been working hard on for over a couple of years. I was finally able to dedicate time to both of them and get them finished! So far, readers are loving them! If you haven't checked out my newest releases, don't miss out! Find them under the Books tab on my website!

Now, the much awaited updates from many of my readers......

Kingsman #2 is in the works and I'm firing out words on the page as I feel so inspired in the wake of the success of Beautiful Mess.

Book #2, Beautiful Addiction is slated to release in September and I absolutely cannot wait!

More releases to come in 2022/2023:

Bitter Shallow Lies (YA thriller and first in a trilogy)

To Turn the Tides of Fate (Eyes of Days #2)

Malicious (Adult Romance, #1 in a trilogy)

Edge of Disaster (Willow's Edge #1, NA romance)

A Storm of Wrath and Fury (Nokturn Rising #6)

The Calling (BLA #2)

I look forward to sharing more news with everyone as I work through more solid release dates/orders! Reach out and give me your thoughts and opinions on which books you want to see first!

It's here! It's here! Beautiful Mess, my debut romance novel (and the first in the Kingsman trilogy), is finally here! It is available in digital and paperback on Amazon here. Plus, it's free for Kindle Unlimited subscribers!

If adult romance isn't really your speed, I've also just released The Awakening, the first book in my paranormal academy series, Black Leaf Academy. Who wouldn't want to attend school with a bunch of Vampires, Shapeshifters, Ghostwalkers, Witches, and Warlocks? If you're into academy books, this one is perfect for you!

My writing journey has come so far even in only the past two years since publishing my first book, A Sword of Greed and Envy. But it's only just beginning and I have much more to accomplish. I hope that everyone will go download/purchase both of these new releases!

I want to encourage all of my readers to reach out to me, whether here, Goodreads, or Facebook, and let me know your thoughts on any of my books, or just to ask any general questions you have about the stories or characters. I would love to engage with each and everyone of you and hear what you think!

It's been far too long since I have been able to post an update. What with a day job and just regular life, I've hardly had time to update my site! Rest assured, I'm going to be working on that in over the next week and getting things updated and sorted.

Now, as most of you may already know, Nokturn Rising, book 5, A Kingdom of Blood and Ruin, is officially out and available for purchase/download on Amazon here.

I am currently in the process of publishing the first book in the Black Leaf Academy series, The Awakening. It is in its final stages of editing and I will be getting it submitted in the coming days.

Shifting in a new direction, I have just put my first romance out to my ARC readers and am excited to say that I will be publishing it this summer! I am looking forward to stepping into this new genre as well as continuing my projects in the fantasy genre.

Another new piece of news is that I am currently working on a YA thriller/mystery novel that I'm absolutely thrilled about and I look forward to releasing it later this year.

I don't want any of my OG Nokturn Rising fans to worry though, as I am still working hard on NR 6, as well as working on the second installment for the Eyes of Days series. I look forward to keeping you guys more regularly updated, especially during this summer break!

I've let the last few months slip away from me without realizing I've left a lot of announcements unsaid! So, it's time to catch back up with my favorite readers!

First, I hope everyone has enjoyed all 4 installments of NR so far (5 if you also read the special edition!), as well as the first book in my Eyes of Days series, All the Eyes of Days. If you haven't read it yet, you should!

Now, on to some exciting news! Book 5 of the Nokturn Rising series is currently in it's final editing stages and will be released within the next couple of weeks! A Kingdom of Blood and Ruin will be a definite page turner and I can't wait for everyone to read it!

The first book in the Black Leaf Academy series, The Awakening, is about to enter the beginning editing stages, so look for more news on its official release to come.

I am also approaching the wrap up of the draft for my first Adult Romance novel, Beautiful Mess, and will be seeking some ARC readers that enjoy that genre to read it very soon. If you have interest in joining the ARC team for Beautiful Mess, please contact me via my website, or on GoodReads or Facebook!

In the works (All hopefully to be released in 2022):

A Kingdom of Blood and Ruin (Nokturn Rising #5) (YA Fantasy)

The Awakening (Black Leaf Academy #1) (YA Fantasy)

Beautiful Mess (Kingsman #1) (Adult Romance)

To Turn the Tides of Fate (Eyes of Days #2) (YA Fantasy)

King of Ruin (Nokturn Forsaken #1) (YA Fantasy)

Game of Thieves (Game of Thieves #1) (YA Fantasy) (Eyes of Days Spin-off)

Edge of Disaster (Willow's Edge #1) (NA Romance)

Malicious (Malicious #1) (Adult Romance)

Bitter Shallow Lies (YA Occult Thriller)

I hope you all are as excited as I am for the things to come! I will post more updates as more concrete release dates approach!

All the Eyes of Days, the first book in the Eyes of Days series is officially released on Amazon on November 30, 2021! I am so excited to have finally finished this project and I hope you all love it as much, if not more so, than Nokturn Rising. You can read the synopsis and download/purchase the book here.

In other news, A Sword of Greed and Envy is in AllAuthor.com's December cover contest! Don't forget to go vote here!

I am working hard on the draft of Nokturn Rising #5, A Kingdom of Blood and Ruin and plan to release it sometime in January 2022.

I am also working on the first book in the Black Leaf Academy series that I hope to release around the same time.

There is a lot going on right now so I'm hoping I didn't forget anything too important! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and a joyful start to the holiday season!