Debut novel launches October 14, 2025; early spotlight on George R. R. Martin’s “Not a Blog.”
October 8, 2025 — City Owl Press is pleased to announce the release of The Archivist by Ti Mikkel, arriving in hardcover, eBook, and audiobook on October 14, 2025. The debut has been featured on George R. R. Martin’s official blog, where he highlights the novel and introduces readers to Ti Mikkel’s story.
The Archivist follows twenty-two-year-old Cora Moreau, whose life is transformed after a surgery reveals that her blood contains extraordinary, untapped power. When she accepts a position at a research facility in Spain, she uncovers dark secrets tied to genetic memory and time travel—sparking a forbidden romance and a desperate fight for survival. The novel is the first book in a planned trilogy.
George R. R. Martin’s post calls attention to Mikkel’s background and the book’s momentum, and says, "The Archivist is the best debut novel I’ve read in years, a page turner with a fresh and original take on time travel, and all the mystery and romance a reader could want."
Publication Details
- Title: The Archivist
- Author: Ti Mikkel
- Publisher: City Owl Press
- Publication Date: October 14, 2025.
- Formats: Hardcover, ebook, audiobook
- ISBN-13: 9781648984877
Advance copies and early retail availability are expected at New York City Comicon, and major retail outlets.
About the Author
Ti Mikkel (pronounced “Tee”) is a television writer making her debut as a novelist. She has served as George R. R. Martin’s creative assistant for more than a decade and currently works as a writer/producer on HBO’s House of the Dragon and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. She splits her time between the U.K. and Florida.
About City Owl Press
City Owl Press is an independent publisher dedicated to character-driven romance and speculative fiction and genre-crossing stories. We champion bold new voices and publish books that linger long after the final page.
Read George R. R. Martin’s post about The Archivist: https://georgerrmartin.com/notablog/2025/10/06/the-archivist-is-coming/