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Looking Toward 2026: The Cleansing, Film Production, and the Growing Abbey Rhodes Journey

As 2025 comes to a close, I find myself both grateful and a little overwhelmed—in the best possible way. This past year has been one of steady growth, unexpected opportunities, and a lot of learning. What started as a book release has now expanded into something much larger: a developing film project, a growing reader community, and a clear sense of where the Abbey Rhodes Mysteries are headed next. The Cleansing  Is Almost Here Book Three in the Abbey Rhodes Mysteries, The Cl

Looking Ahead to 2026: The Cleansing, Film Momentum, and Abbey Rhodes’ Turning Point

As this year comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on just how much has changed—and how much is still ahead. A year ago, Watergrave  had just been released. Today, we’re talking about Book Three launching in January , a film project moving toward production , and a calendar for 2026 that’s already filling up with book signings, book clubs, and conversations I never imagined having at this stage. It’s humbling. And it’s exciting. The Cleansing  Is Almost Here The third bo

From Book to Screen: Casting Announced for Watergrave

There are moments in life when you pause, look around, and realize you’re standing inside a chapter you once only imagined. This is one of those moments. On a recent episode of The Mitchell S. Karnes Podcast , I finally got to share news I’ve been holding close for a while: the lead casting for the Watergrave  film and streaming series is officially set , and production is moving forward. Abbey Rhodes Has a Face After months of conversations, meetings, and careful considerati

From Page to Screen: Watergrave Takes Its Next Big Step

A year ago, Watergrave  was just launching as a novel. Today, it’s moving steadily toward the screen. That’s still surreal for me to write. On a recent episode of The Mitchell S. Karnes Podcast  (simulcast with The Neil Haley Show ), we dove deep into what’s happening right now with the Watergrave  film and streaming adaptation—and things are officially in motion. The Film Is Moving Forward Just last week, I met with the core creative team who will be bringing Watergrave  to

Grampa Charlie’s Ring

by Mitchell S Karnes Austin held the shoebox at his side and stared at the silver casket as it sunk into the hole in the ground. His...

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