Brandon's Favorite Part of Dragonsteel Nexus
The first day of Dragonsteel Nexus concluded with a bang, as Brandon took over the main stage for a speech, announcements, and some juicy reveals about Dragonsteel’s next big plans. Among the most exciting were announcements of Dragonsteel’s upcoming visit to London and their plans to bring the Worldhopper Ball to international audiences.
The Eye of the World Leatherbound
An update for the Eye of the World leatherbound edition came next, and the reveal was met with thunderous applause. Teases like Isaac Stewart's recent appearance on the Weekly Update and the Heron-Mark Blade giveaway have helped build our anticipation. Seeing the book in Brandon’s hands, with a beautiful gilded red leather cover, turned that into pure excitement. Pre-orders for the Wheel of Time’s first Dragonsteel leatherbound edition start on December 19th.
The Next Step: A Mental Health Initiative
Brandon’s outreach efforts continue, with an initiative focused on mental health. The next effort is a coin with the message that "the most important step you can take is the next." Brandon's hope is that these coins, in the pockets of those who may need help in times of crisis, can serve as a line of defense. The coin's QR code also navigates to resources that he hopes will prevent these crises.
The coin is available at https://www.dragonsteelbooks.com/products/next-step-coin.
Hoid's Storybook Collection and the Fires of December
Brandon continues his pattern, now almost a tradition, of announcing books that fans had no idea were coming. As part of the Hoid’s Storybooks crowdfunding campaign, Brandon is releasing The Fires of December, a standalone Cosmere novel and the next secret project.
Brandon read the first and second chapters of December, and it promises to be a story unlike anything he has told before. The full reading will be available through Brandon’s newsletter; if you aren’t subscribed yet, you can sign up here. "There are more terrible things that have happened to Hoid," Brandon said as he introduced the book.
Hoid's Storybooks will also include four picture books, (some) taken from the tales that Hoid himself has shared across his time in the Cosmere. These include Wandersail, The Dog and the Dragon, The Girl Who Looked Up, and The Chasmfriends Get A Pet. Art by Steve Argyle, Anna Earley, Justin and Alexis Hernandez, Howard Lyon, and Isaac Stewart bring these stories to life in a way befitting of our favorite Lightweaving worldhopper.
Nexus has already brought great news for Sanderfans, and great times to attendees in Salt Lake and online. To keep up with the rest of the convention's festivities, keep an eye right here on the Cognitive Realm and all over the internet with the tag #DSNX2025.
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Comments (13)
The next step coins are an amazing concept and making them free for people in need is an awesome idea! I already ordered one for my girlfriend who is slowly starting to get into the cosmere (have her reading TFE rn) because she struggles with mental help a lot! I also love the QR code because I know that calling the hotline can be scary and a more easily accessible place for mental help is just awesome for people in need! Thank you so much to Brandon and all of the Dragonsteel team!
When will the newsletter be available? I’ve subscribed, but I haven’t seen anything.
Wow. Just wow. Props to you, Brandon, and all of the people at Dragonsteel for this literally life-changing concept that is the Next Step Coin. I cannot express just how incredible the idea of this coin is; it is such a simple yet powerful tool that I know will provide the means for countless numbers of people to find the help that they need. This has ever solidified my opinion of Brandon Sanderson being the best author of today’s day and age, for he is not only an incredible writer and storyteller, but an outstandingly incredible person as well.
The Fires of December cover art is fantastic! I want it so bad
Some incredible reveals!! The efforts of Brandon and his team are amazing. What a way to bring light and hope to fans and more.
Hey all! I don’t know if you saw Tayan’s comment, but the coins are available here: dragonsteelbooks.com/nextstep.
Thank you for creating these Next Step coins – such an important message to share!
Hi all! If you’re looking for the Next Step coin, visit dragonsteelbooks.com/nextstep
Next step coin? Sign me up
When will the Next Step coins be available for request?