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Brandon Sanderson Reveals ‘The Fires of December,’ a Cosmere Standalone Planned for 2026

The release will run through a March crowdfunding campaign, with a Tor trade edition targeted for the 2026 holiday season.

Overview

  • Sanderson announced the novel at his Dragonsteel Nexus convention in Salt Lake City, unveiling the cover to a cheering crowd.
  • He read the opening two chapters, centered on the character December, and said the excerpt will be posted later via his newsletter and website.
  • The book is positioned within his Hoid-focused “special/secret projects,” described as stories of the character’s travails.
  • Fans will be able to obtain the novel through the March 2026 crowdfunding campaign, with a broader Tor publication timed for Christmas 2026.
  • No specific release date has been set, and some outlets highlighted Sanderson’s continuing productivity, contrasting it with George R.R. Martin’s ongoing delay on The Winds of Winter.