S. J. Howland
I love to chat with fans of the Haven Series, so do drop me a line here if there is anything that you would like to know about the books. I try to answer as quickly as possible but if I am held up, here are some answers to your most frequently asked questions:
What is the next book called and when is it coming out?
The second book in the Haven Series is called The Lore of the Sea and it will be released in 2023 - date to be announced soon.
Is there an audiobook?
There is not currently an audiobook for The Traveller's Stone, but I hope to add this option as soon as possible.
Where did the idea of Haven come from?
I was always fascinated with the myths and legends of different civilisations through history and I did wonder why they were so similar. The question that Ari asks of Xander is the same one that I asked myself and this story grew from that wondering and became more detailed over time, until it reached this final form. My life is littered with early drafts of this book, none of which seemed quite right, until suddenly the entire story came into focus and was ready to be told.
I can't wait until I can read the other four books! Please can you give me a hint about what's coming?
I'm not going to give away too much in advance - I know that secretly you don't really want to spoil the suspense! I will say that over the course of the series, you will see Xander, Ollie and Len grow up from the fourteen year olds you met in The Traveller's Stone, to eighteen year olds in the final book. Other than that - you will need to read on to unravel Haven's mysteries! If you want to delve further into the world of Haven, do join the VIP Readers and receive the first edition of the Illustrated Guide to Haven, which provides additional details and background to this world.
Are you on social media?
Yes - you can follow me on Instagram and Facebook for updates on new releases and early book covers. I am most active on Instagram and love to chat with fans there - so come and say hello! I'll try to answer queries and comments as quickly as I can, but I may be engrossed in writing so I can get the next book out as quickly as possible.
Can I contact you?
Absolutely - just hit the contact button up above. I always love hearing from readers and I try to reply to everyone who contacts me, although there may be a delay depending on whether my Haven muse is currently co-operating.
