And so the New Worlds Patreon rounds the corner into a new year! Year Seven, to be precise, and the wheels are turning in the background for the Year Six collection, which will be out next month. If you aren’t a patron, this is a splendid time to become one and get access to additional goodies (which include weekly photos from my travel stash, monthly non-fiction book reviews, behind-the-scenes looks at my own worldbuilding process, and more). And whether you’re a patron or not, this is also a splendid time to mention the project to people you think might enjoy it!

Meanwhile, the project itself marches on. We’re going back to crime again, but this time from the side of how we respond to it — starting with the origins of police. Comment over there!