Next Stop: GR Lit Fest!

Hello, everyone!

My family and I had an absolute blast at The Boozy Book Fair in Charlevoix, MI. We met tons of new readers and my kids explored a legitimate castle. How cool! I wanted to say thank you to everyone who stopped by my table to chat. It was wonderful to meet you, and to those who picked up one my creepy tales, I hope you enjoy your new books!

While there, I had the chance to meet one of my favorite Michigan authors, JR Erickson! She's as lovely as she seems and a talented writer to boot. If you haven't checked out her books yet, you should! I know you love spooky stories. ;) I was also able to catch up with a new author friend of mine, Monica Amore! I can't wait to attend again next year. Hopefully, I'll see you there next time!

If you missed me at The Boozy Book Fair, that's okay. I have something fun scheduled for June! The GR Lit Fest has invited me to speak on their horror author panel at Less Traveled on June 19th, and on June 22nd, I'll be signing books at the fest! This is closer to home and I'm looking forward to joining readers and authors alike at this event. Be sure to check it out, too.

While at The Boozy Book Fair, I actually sold out of Wicked Little Rabbit, which is always a neat experience. Don't worry, though: I have a handful of paperbacks set aside for my website in case new orders come in. Plus, if you're looking for something special, I have good news for you!

Soon, the existing SE of Wicked Little Rabbit will be discontinued. In its place, I'm working on producing a Deluxe Foil Edition! After creating one for Apothecary of Curiosities: Volume One, I can say I'm hooked on the shiny books. This version of Wicked Little Rabbit will have the content from the existing SE, but it will be available in paperback format (and a handful of hardcovers, too)! I'm working with the printer right now, and things are going well, so I'll be back soon with updates on this release! (There won't be any pink on the finalized cover. This is the just the proof of the exterior, so those are guidelines.)

Since the Boozy Book Fair was my last planned appearance for May, now I'm shifting gears to all of the other things I have to do, as well!

Behind the scenes, I'm still working toward the release of See Me As I Am, the Friday Night Writes charity anthology. We have 32 pre-orders of this upcoming launch, but we'd love to see more so we can donate as much as possible to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). If you haven't reserved your copy yet, be sure to do that!

I'm also drafting Legacy of Lies, Cursed Souls Book Three. According to my word count estimates, it's roughly 61% complete, so I'd love to have that draft written by the fall. It all depends on how well the universe cooperates. Last year, a storm dropped at tree on my house. Fingers crossed nothing so drastic happens this time around.

Dealings in the Dark and Bound and Betrayed will be getting new covers soon! In an effort to make the series more cohesive and genre appropriate, I've designed new versions. These will be available shortly as my current stock is low and I intend to buy the new versions when I reorder. I just need to work with my distributor to get those printed!

Oh, and I'm also in talks for audiobook versions of Wicked Little Rabbit and Apothecary of Curiosities: Volume One.

Whew! I sure stay busy, don't I? Anyway, that's all for now. Thanks for reading this long update!

Happy hauntings and happy reading! I'll be back soon. :)