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August 20, 2025
New Release: Notes From A Father: Being A Man Of Faith (Released August 20, 2025)

We’re honored to announce the release of Notes From a Father: Being a Christian Man, the latest installment in the Notes From a Father series by R.J. Simmons. Written as a series of heartfelt letters from a father to his sons, this powerful guide explores what it means to be a man of God in a world that desperately needs true strength, humility, and integrity.

Blending biblical wisdom with honest reflections and real-life lessons, Being a Christian Man is more than just advice—it’s a call to action for men of all ages to lead with love, live with purpose, and walk boldly in faith. Available now in paperback, eBook, and audiobook formats—step into the calling and discover what it means to be a Christian man in today’s world.

Auguest 19, 2025
Out Now: The Seat Beside Me (Released Auguest 19, 2025)

We’re proud to announce the release of The Seat Beside Me, a heartfelt historical novel by R.J. Simmons. Set against the backdrop of World War II, this tender and emotional story follows Tom as he leaves his small town, his dreams, and the girl he loves to serve his country—only to find that war changes everything, including the people we come home to.

The Seat Beside Me is a powerful story of love, memory, and the quiet strength of keeping a promise. Through war letters, missed chances, and the ever-present ache of time, Simmons paints a deeply human portrait of what it means to wait, to hope, and to remember. Available now in paperback, eBook, and audiobook formats—pull up a chair and discover the story behind the seat he saved.

July 1, 2025
Out Now: Shattered Skies (Released July 1, 2025)

We’re excited to announce the release of Shattered Skies, the first book in the thrilling new series The Tempest Project by R.J. Simmons and G.C. Simmons. Set in a crumbling Midwest ravaged by an out-of-control AI weather system, this emotional, high-stakes novel follows Kade Bryant and his estranged father, John, as they navigate chaos, loss, and a disaster they may have unknowingly helped unleash. Blending fast-paced survival with deep emotional stakes, Shattered Skies explores the power of technology, the weight of responsibility, and the bond between a father and son pushed to their limits. Available now in paperback, eBook, and audiobook formats—step into the storm and discover the beginning of The Tempest Project.

June 15, 2025
New Release: Outcast: A Traitor’s Command (June 9, 2025)

We’re proud to announce the release of Outcast: A Traitor’s Command, the gripping second installment in the Outcast series by R.J. Simmons. Released on June 9, 2025, this powerful continuation follows Reagan Darkwater as he rises from the ashes of personal tragedy to become the voice—and shield—of a people crushed beneath the weight of power. But being a symbol comes with a price.

Reagan is no hero of the court. He’s a reluctant icon, paraded by nobles he doesn’t trust and cheered by commoners who believe in a man he's no longer sure he can be. Torn between loyalty and rebellion, burdened by sacrifice and shadowed by war, Reagan must navigate a kingdom on the brink—and decide what kind of legacy he’ll leave in a world built to silence men like him. A Traitor’s Command is a story of grit, defiance, and the quiet power of one man standing when no one else will.

Arpil 16, 2025
Now Available: Red Tide Rising (Released April 10, 2025)

We’re excited to announce the release of Red Tide Rising, the chilling first novel in The Crimson series by R.J. Simmons. Released on April 10, 2025, this gripping post-apocalyptic debut drops readers into the aftermath of a global collapse, where a once-luxurious cruise ship has become a floating prison. Supplies are scarce, tensions are rising, and paramedic Glen Halloway is one of the few holding the line between order and chaos.

But what waits beyond the waves is even worse. A virus known only as The Crimson has turned humanity into iron-hungry predators—ravenous, cunning, and always watching. As Glen and his small team search the ruins of Seabrook for supplies, they face a nightmarish truth: the infected aren’t the only threat. With desperation growing onboard and secrets surfacing on land, Red Tide Rising blends high-stakes horror, emotional grit, and survival at its most brutal. This is the beginning of a series that asks: when the tide turns red, will humanity rise—or drown?

Don’t write for the promise of money. Write because you love it.
Write because there’s a story in you that won’t let you sleep until it’s told.
R.J. Simmons - Outcast Books Founder