We’ll keep this newsletter brief as the main event anyone is likely here for is the cover reveal, which we’ll do at the end of the newsletter! So only a few brief updates before then.
short stories and the Kickstarter
I continue to update the list of short stories that are out, or coming out, this year. As always, you can find a list of publications to date (and some upcoming) on my author website, complete with links and content warnings. A few highlights so far:
I have a short story I’m quite pleased with about werewolves and sapphics coming out August 20
I have a tragic cosmic horror not-a-romance coming out October 8
I have added a bit more detail about my short story in DEAD COWPOKES DON’T WRANGLE, the Kickstarter for which was a huge success!
On the last point, I am so so grateful to everyone involved on the Kickstarter—the other authors, the ones running a lot of the show behind the scenes, and everyone who came through to make it a success. I’m really excited!
on PRAY FOR HIM paperbacks
I’ve been giving this a lot of thought, but there is a chance that paperbacks won’t be available until release day (except maybe when buying from me directly). I plan on doing a more detailed social media post about this once I decide for sure and articulate the reasons for it. TBD!
mid-year check-in: how am I doing on 2024 goals?
I had three main things I said I wanted to accomplish in 2024, and now that we’re a little over halfway through the year, I wanted to check in on those. They were:
Continue publishing short stories—I have five out for the year so far, and a few more definitely coming. I may reach 10 for the year again!
Draft the next long form release—so-so on this one, I’ve started and stopped a few things. I have a horror romance I’m excited to draft that’s likely next, but for obvious reasons a lot of things have been taking my energy and priority.
Confirm publication date for PRAY FOR HIM and get it published—we’re almost there!
I’d say pretty good, with a few months left to go in the year!
And now, last but certainly not least…
PRAY FOR HIM cover reveal
Drum roll, please 🥁🥁🥁
The gorgeous cover of PRAY FOR HIM by the inimitable Jaria Rambaran
Isn’t it gorgeous?! Jaria Rambaran (portfolio, @jariarambaran on Instagram, @velanadesigns on Twitter/X) absolutely knocked it out of the park. Working with Jaria was a dream, and the amount of fantastic ideas she floated got me so excited. I couldn’t be happier with the cover… and the spine and back cover also look incredible. I can’t wait for people to see it in person.
As a reminder, PRAY FOR HIM is available for pre-order now before it’s October 1, 2024, release date. You can also add it to Goodreads!
Until next time. I can’t wait—we’re almost there!
