New Books Incoming | June Wrap-Up
It's finally happening...
Hey friend,
I hope you had a fantastic June. Let me know below how it went and what you were up to!
I’ll dive right into my wrap-up…
World of Writing
I didn’t feel like I was doing ‘a lot’ through June, but I crunched numbers on the last day, and I wrote about 33,000 words across WIPs. My goal for the WRITEGIG virtual writing retreat was to write 20,000 across WIPs… So I did it!
Also, I’ve been a little quiet on what the WIPs actually are, but since we wrote/launched DEATH BARGAIN, Late Hours #1, Irene and I have steadily continued writing the books following. We launched COLD BLOOD in person back in March. We’re aiming to launch the third book later this year. And so, one of the current WIPs is another Late Hours installment, but I won’t say what number it is… yet.
The fantasy anthology that Irene and I are compiling launches this August, and we’ve announced the author lineup… AND you can join the cover reveal for July! All proceeds for this anthology go to the Gary Sinise Foundation, so every share and bit of support goes a long way! Sign up for the cover reveal HERE!
Also, thank you so much for the support for my latest launch, HIDE AND SEEK! I appreciate it!
Speaking of launches, it’s time to let you guys in on a secret…
That’s right… The series I’ve talked about for almost two years… is happening.
BAD MOON, The Cursed Chronicles #1, launches July 29th. I wrote this trilogy early 2024, and I’m excited to finally be launching them! I’ll be launching them at an easier pace than some of the previous rapid-releases I’ve done, also!
The Cursed Chronicles are set in the same story world as the Late Hours Saga! The stories and some of the characters do intertwine, but that being said, there’s no specific reading order between series! You can read one series before the other and/or read them at the same time!
BAD MOON BLURB
Two hunters running from their pasts. A werewolf searching for a cure. A job gone wrong that changes their fates forever.
Hiram Waters works alongside his buddies, Liam Burke and Amy Wyatt, traveling across the nation and hunting bad-guy paranormals. But when a job goes bad with a flock of vampires, and the trio get cursed, Hiram is desperate to save his friends… so he returns to the past he’s been running from.
Only, his uncle was hiding a secret that could cost Hiram everything. If the trio can’t rise to the occasion and find a way to stop the vampire that wants them dead, then, well, they’ll be dead, but a lot of other innocent people will pay, too.
BAD MOON is the first installment of the fast-paced adventure series The Cursed Chronicles, perfect for readers wanting snarky heroes, a magical realm colliding with modern-day Earth, and rising stakes.
I’m SO stoked for this launch, and you guys are the first to hear about it. <3 If you want more gritty urban fantasy/paranormal stories (without smut), then these are for you!
Lovely Life
June was a pretty busy month!
I attended the farmer’s market almost every Saturday and sold a bunch of books. I even got to set up with my niece, Rey, who sold some copies of our book, Mo Finds His Way Home, and some of her paintings!
We also went to a local festival and picked a lot of blueberries. If you haven’t done this, you definitely should give it a try — berry picking is pretty fun!
The strawberry moon was a lovely highlight…
My grandmother came to stay with us for a week, too!
I completed my first 10k in a while, and it was also my first 10k outdoors (under a heat advisory, but, we ball.)
Editorial Services
As a quick reminder, I’m booking clients into 2025! If you need an editor that ‘gets you,’ and will cheer you on, let’s chat! I love helping my clients strengthen their story and reach their goals!
I offer a variety of services like developmental editing, line editing, copyediting, proofreading, formatting, coaching, and more. I maintain affordable, quality services, and I offer a discount for active/retired military members! So, if you need an editor, I’d love to chat with you! You can learn more here!
Promo Time
Speaking of my amazing clients, I have to shoutout a few incredible clients and their wins…
Sara Francis launched her paranormal romance, He Loved me Through my Letters, this month and it was a huge success! Find it here!
I’m late to the party, but Jessica A. Tanner had a fantastic launch for her fantastical novel, Peaflower! Find her here!
And Irene Sylvan is launching a novel soon, and you can join the cover reveal for that here, too!
See you next time, friend — and let me know if BAD MOON sounds like something you’d read! <3
Angela