It’s all happening! Yesterday, I completed steps for publishing the first novel in my series. This morning, I ordered a few author copies, which will be available at the salon by Friday the 13th. The eBook option may be pre-ordered. Technically, she’s ready – but I’m working diligently on setting up an author newsletter with MailerLite and linking with StoryOrigin. Still learning the steps for sharing Iris and the curious ones’ tales with the world. Patience appreciated. Check out my new Author Page on Amazon. If the smile link works properly, the WV Humanities organization receives a percentage of all purchases.
A benefit of joining the newsletter – other than receiving updates – is seeing parts of the story from Lugh’s perspective. I’m figuring out how to use StoryOrigin’s program, where readers who purchase Vol.1 in the eBook format receive a complimentary short-story about Lugh, the Celtic God of Skills & Sun. As readers will discover, his attachment to Iris reaches beyond physical attraction. Lugh’s tale may clear up some details, as EMINENT VICTIM, Volume II comes only from Iris. AESTHETIC CHARM includes multiple-POVs, which I, personally, feel expresses more of the story because we look inside the minds of Tycho and the curious ones in addition to Iris. But, when writing Vol.II, Iris whispered to me that her voice needed to be heard exclusively. The subject matter being too personal, she insisted. So, we went deep-3rd person, experiencing her time on the Isle of Fey from her understanding. Vol.2 is undergoing a final revision and set to release in October 2021. Then, Vol.3 in December. The trilogy is complete, but I need to finish revisions/formatting.
Thanks for reading and have an awesome Monday!