Prettier in Person. I couldn’t be happier with the arrival of several book boxes on my front step. Rolling up my sleeves for a quick tally & inspection, then I’ll get my fingers all inky with the stamping. The evening will undoubtedly be spent signing your books.
Mr. Right will lug the first shipment to the post office tomorrow. You still have time to place an order. Details on how to do that are on the Signed Books page >>
Days Away. Counting today, we’re four days away from the release of Mikoto and the Reaver Village. The digital edition should deploy right on schedule, but print books will likely be delayed. I see you can now pre-order the print edition of Book 4 on Amazon. That’s good. They might even drop-ship from the printer, which usually means a quick turnaround. Signed copies will be a little slower to reach you, but I’m doing my best to make them worth the wait. Oh, look! Here’s a reason, now:
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Mikoto and the Reaver Village will be releasing on September 22, 2020. As per tradition, I’m opening up for pre-orders on the 1st of the month for those who want signed copies.
This summer is his last chance to win his first love.
Wardenclave has always been a place of secrets and sway. For most of the year, the remote mountain village is closed off from the rest of the world, but each spring, they issue invitations to the most promising young reavers all over the world. Summer skill camps provide opportunities for the elite to train with the best. And by longstanding tradition, for teens of the In-between to evaluate the compatibility of their peers. Glint Starmark’s reputation as a matchmaker has been holding true for millennia.
At seventeen, Mikoto Reaver is the youngest headman in Wardenclave’s history. He’s had very little time to adjust to his new role before their close-knit community opens its doors to children of pedigree, the specialists who will mentor them, an allotment of battlers, and a celebrity or two. Glint means well, but Mikoto won’t commit until he can speak to the only girl he’s ever loved. There’s just something about her.
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Mikoto and the Reaver Village (Amaranthine Saga, #4) is now available for pre-order on Amazon. This is for the ebook. It will begin showing up in other venues closer to release day. Same goes for print editions (I hope). I don’t think Amazon ever did stock Governed by Whimsy: The Anthology in the US. Audio Books *are* coming, but production has been pushed off into 2021. You can also shelve this book on Goodreads >>
Behind the Scenes. I usually restock my books when my tidy piles dwindle to five copies left. I’m teetering on the edge with six copies remaining of multiple titles. So I feel like I’m sitting on a fence. Aaalmost there. Do you want to sneak in an order to tip the scales? ::twinkle::
All prices are in US dollars. International orders are welcome, but you’ll need to cover shipping. More about the Galleries of Stone trilogy to be found on this post. Information on signed books in general on this page. All orders come with some sort of swag tucked between the pages. So! Who’s up for a book splurge?
Small Changes. It’s hidden in plain sight, but it’s sorta swag. With every book release, we’ve updated the shipping labels I use, changing the color of little 4thy’s socks & the book cover. Because details matter (at least to me). ::twinkle::
Next batch of books will ship Tuesday if you want to nab a copy.
Four Stories, Four Stamps. You know which of the Songs of the Amaranthine stories this belongs to, right?
My day will be spent trying not to smear the four (actually five) stamp images that will add extra flourish to signed copies of Governed by Whimsy: The Anthology. If you want to secure one, check the tab “Signed Books” >>
Inky Fingers. With each book that’s released in the Amaranthine Saga, we’ve designed a rubber stamp that somehow suits the story. They’re one of those little personal touches that helps make the signed books you order from me extra special. Welp, with Governed by Whimsy: The Anthology about to release, it was finally the Songs’ turn. Naturally, I wanted a unique stamp for each of the four stories. They arrived in yesterday’s mail, and I’ve been testing colors.
More details about ordering a signed book from me >>
Pre-ordered books should ship this weekend.
Await. Await. Await.
Governed by Whimsy: The Anthology is at the printer. (The manuscript is also in the hands of to good folks at Tantor Audio/Recorded Books, so Travis Baldree’s narration is also forthcoming … though further off.) It may be a week or two before I receive book boxes, so it will be nip and tuck to make the May 22 release date.
This hefty 400+ page book is a compilation of the first four short stories in the Songs of the Amaranthine collection:
I’ll share pictures once I get my hands on copies. In the meantime, I’m opening up for pre-orders. If you’d like a signed copy or a numbered bookplate (or both), details can be found under the tab Signed Books >>
I’ll let the orders pile up until the book boxes arrive, then settle in for a mass signing session. At that time, you’ll hear back from me, confirming your payment, address, and pertinent details about signing. And of course, if you are interested in signed copies of any of my other titles, everything’s in stock at the moment. Many thanks for your interest and support! ::twinkle::
Note: Readers who plan to buy the book from bookstores, this title should begin showing up for pre-order in virtual storefronts by the end of the week. Bookplates will be available so you can add a personalized touch. Details on the Signed Books page >>
For the Flyleaf. I feel like I should explain bookplates because I’ve managed to confuse so many of you. When you order a signed book from me, I fill in the bookplate that’s printed on the flyleaf of the print editions.
But knowing that some of you would order your books elsewhere, we created bookplates that you can order separately. These are stickers, and they’re designed to be affixed over the blank space on the flyleaf. I’ve mentioned them in passing, but they’re not in high demand. However, some readers have realized that they’re … unique. And in the quest to collect All The Things, a few (like Marianna) decided to order all three.
To cover print costs and postage, I charge $3 USD for each bookplate that’s bound for a US address, $4 USD for international addresses. Details for ordering are in the same old place. SIGNED BOOKS >>
Sign Here. On the flyleaf of every book in the Amaranthine Saga, we’ve created a bookplate. It’s an old tradition from a bygone century, but they’re a pretty way for me to personalize signed copies. For Tamiko and the Two Janitors, we went with a circle.
I’ll be at the post office again tomorrow. If you’d like signed copies of any of the books in the Amaranthine Saga, details are found here – SIGNED BOOKS >>
For reference, here are the first two books:
Amazon Monthly Deal. Kimiko and the Accidental Proposal is on sale during the month of May for both the US and Canada. If you haven’t purchased a digital edition, it’s the perfect time to snap up a copy!
And of course, if you’re the sort of reader who loves to HOLD a book in your hands, I do still have signed copies available. Details Here >>
Signed Copies. If you are in the US and want signed books for Christmas, you need to place your order/send payment by Friday, December 14 if you want the usual rate. (Media Mail usually takes one week.) I can still ship books all next week, but if you want those books in time for Christmas, you’ll have to pay a little extra for the upgraded shipping.
On a related note, I’m bringing a batch of books to the post office tomorrow afternoon, (Thursday, 12/13). Email me if you want to add a book to the outgoing stack! ::twinkle::
Now’s the Perfect Time! I will be taking a batch of books to the post office this afternoon. Anyone else want to add their order to my pile? If you’ve been thinking about splurging on a signed copy, now’s the perfect time to follow through.
If you’re thinking of giving/getting a signed book for the holidays, now’s a good time to place your order. I have copies of both Tsumiko and Kimiko available. More information here >>
Need reasons to order signed books from me? Here’s another one—stamps. Adding my stamp to the first book may have started a trend. We designed another for the second book. Just one of those little details I love so well! ::twinkle::
