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Book cover for Behind the Lines by Joel Hicks showing a woman with long hair overlooking a Mediterranean coastal town and blue water
Writing

Book 3 of The Lines Trilogy — First Draft Complete!

I have finished writing Book 3 of The Lines Trilogy. This feels like a huge milestone has been surpassed. The last book is about 315 pages so is the longest of the three and closes down the story of Joe & Mia (unless lots of people ask me to write something in the middle!). I am now editing the book and getting reader feedback. If anyone is interested in ARC reading, please let me know. Hopefully the final version will be ready in the next 4 to 8 weeks.

May 2026
Three book covers by Joel Hicks featuring a blonde woman in different settings: indoor, urban street, and coastal. Titles are Mias Taboo, Reckoning with Demons, and Behind the Lines.
Writing

Book 3 of The Lines Trilogy on its Way!

I just hit a landmark — 100 pages written for part 1 of Book 3. The story is taking shape. How will it end for Joe and Mia? Will there be a Joe and Mia?

March 2026
Mia's Taboo book cover
Writing

Mia's Taboo — Now Available on Amazon

The final book in The Lines Trilogy is now in progress. Here's what to expect from Mia and Joe's story...

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Reckoning with Demons book cover
Update

Reckoning with Demons — Available March 31st 2026

Book 2 of The Lines Trilogy is now live! Dive back into Mia and Joe's story...

March 31st 2026
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Inspiration

My Writing Journey

Why I started writing fiction in my late fifties and what drew me to this unconventional romance...

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