The manuscript is currently in final editing with a senior editor specializing in complex fiction, including world-building and multi-layered narratives. Editing is on track for completion by mid-March. Cover art design is in progress concurrently.
The novel remains on schedule for print and circulation by May 1, 2026, with a summer 2026 publication target.
Contempt is a civic noir novel set in Baltimore. Follow the work at lerenyaewatkins.com.