Greetings Readers!
June heralds the beginning of some busy times for me/ my writing/ promotion, as we gear up for the release of the AFTER THE RAIN Charity Anthology, promos for BEYOND STARLIGHT come in thick and fast, and I work on a new reader magnet to reward all my loyal subscribers with.
Read on to learn more about what's going on this month, and what to expect in the weeks and months to follow.
After the Rain Is Nearly Here
After The Rain is a collection of stories written by the Write Here, Write Now Community celebrating life after loss—and not always the most obvious kind.
With a hearty mix of humour and warmth, these short reads will remind you that even in the darkest times, there's always a ray of sunshine ready to break through the clouds.
From finding the courage to start over, discovering happiness in the strangest of ways, or simply learning to rise above life’s challenges, these stories will leave you feeling uplifted, inspired, and entertained.
After The Rain is a limited-time anthology, raising funds for Hopefull Handbags.
Featuring stories by Clare Bentley and Kyra Lennon, Clare Dugmore, Toya Richardson, Louise Emmerson, Donna Frank, Katie L Smith, T.S. Arthur, Julie Archer, M.B. Feeney, HL Heidemann, Anna Edwards.
A New Reader Magnet Is In Progress
For those of you who don't know, a reader magnet is a free, short-story offered to entice readers to sign up for an author's mailing list. You may have joined this mailing list to receive a copy of SEEKING THE TRUTH.
Since moving to Hubspot, I want to offer new and old subscribers something new. Something that ties into The STARLIGHT PRINCE and the series I plan on creating in that universe.
Enter, the Adventures of Josain Jovenne!
Blurb:
Raised in an orphanage in a star system beyond the Earth’s, now an adult, Josain Jovenne seeks adventures.
In her trusty spaceship, Stone Ocean, Josain has travelled far and wide. And in every spaceport, there’s another notch on her bedpost.
Naturally curious, Josain is drawn to the planet Kralis by a royal ritual. And, determined to see what’s happening inside the obsidian palace, Josain sneaks inside.
But she isn’t the only one.
Savrion is a Kralian on the wrong side of the law, and intends to use the royal ritual as his chance to steal from the obsidian palace. There’s only one thing standing in his way, Josain.
Josain is many things, but she isn’t a thief. She won’t let Savrion walk away with countless jewels. Even if that means risking her life for a race of beings that aren’t even her own.
But perhaps the adventurer and outlaw can come to an agreement that involves far less bloodshed, and instead an outlet for their mutual attraction.
THE ADVENTURES OF JOSAIN JOVENNE is a short story set in the Throvani Ethrionth Star System Series, and is intended to serve as an introduction to the full-length stories that are to come, including THE STARLIGHT PRINCE and THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON.
I'm aiming to have the Adventures of Josain Jovenne completed by the end of June. If you're already subscribed to this mailing list, you will be the first to receive a copy of the short-story for absolutely free, as a thank you for your continued support.
I'm Taking Over
As part of the continued promotion for BEYOND STARLIGHT I'll be doing two more author takeovers this weekend. Both takeovers will feature info about Beyond Starlight, and my story The Starlight Prince, some silly games and a giveaway.
Be sure to join me there.
On Friday 7 June, from 7 pm GMT/ 3 PM EST, I'll be over at Bo Reid's The Graveyard.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/boreidsreapers/
And on Saturday 8 June, from 8 pm GMT/ 4 PM EST, I'll be over at Songs of the Deep Party Room. https://www.facebook.com/groups/503777874449871
Book Funnel Promos Are Coming
As part of the efforts to not only promote my own books, but also to bring you links to great reads from around the web, I have organized a number of promos and swaps for different authors/ groups on Book Funnel.
Be sure to check your inboxes on June 7th for the first round of promos. After that, you can expect more on June 21, and again every two(ish) weeks for the next few months.
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