Tag: Found Mysteries

Reflections: August

I was thinking about making yesterday’s giveaway announcement my post for the blog, but my completionism nature won out. I decided to take a quick moment just to give everyone an update on what’s going on so far.

The book is doing really well, in my opinion! There were a couple of minor hiccups and things that I might do differently next time (and, believe me, there will be a next time), but I feel like this has given me a massive boost in confidence in my writing. There’s a really big difference between having people read things you post for free and having them pay for something you wrote is a very different experience! I’ve been working on writing more books for the future and I’ve been submitting my work to more agents. The confidence boost has been huge and I am so appreciative of everyone who read my book and wrote reviews. You have made this experience so much more enjoyable and really lit the fire for me to keep working on my writing. So thank you! This would, quite literally, not be possible without you.

I’m in the process of moving (relocating in September), so I’m glad I’ve been able to get things with my book relatively stable in terms of things that are in my control. I’m gonna keep posting about it and appreciate each and every one of you who have helped spread the word. As of right now, I’m only able to get the news out by word of mouth and I’m so grateful you’ve been willing to give me a chance. So, thank you.

I will probably go back to more normal things (if such a thing ever exists again) after my move, but keep an eye out for my writing and other updates. And don’t forget to enter the giveaway!

Stay safe and stay well!

Found Mysteries Giveaway!

Starting today, August 1st, I’ll be hosting a special giveaway to celebrate the release of Found Mysteries: The Rebirth of Violet Franklin and Other Tales! The grand prize will be a $25 Amazon Gift Card and this beautiful print designed by Emily Congdon (who designed the stellar cover of this book).

To enter, retweet and share the special post on my social media for two entries (one share and one retweet, multiples don’t count). On September 1st, I’ll do a drawing and contact the winner! This contest, sadly, has to be limited to within the US because…laws. So, good luck to everyone who’s entering and thank you so much for your support so far! I’m looking forward to everything that’s going to come!

Found Mysteries: In Your Hands!

You read that correctly!

If you follow me on any social media (which you should), I recently announced that my physical book came to my hands for approval! There’s a lot of emotions that came with that (namely shock), but it feels so good to have something physical in my hands! I had to make a few minor revisions that I couldn’t identify until I had a physical copy in my hands, but those issues have been resolved and I can comfortably say that the book is finally ready for you, dear readers!

You can get it online through the expected resources, but I highly recommend asking your local independent bookstore if they can order a copy for you! It’s available through IngramSpark and, if it’s needed, the ISBN is “978-1-7351463-0-0” (but it’s also the only book under my name).

I am so excited for everyone who was waiting for a physical copy to finally get their version, but I wanted to make sure that you were all getting the best possible product I could promise. If you bought a digital copy, don’t worry, none of the stories have changed.

Keep an eye out at the end of the month, as I’m going to be having a contest for the month of August for an opportunity to win a special prize!

Reflections on Release

If you’re here, you’re probably aware that my first book was published this week! Those are still available in the digital format and I’m hoping to have details on the release of physical copies. Covid has really slowed down things at the distributor, but believe me when I say, I can’t wait for it to be available for everyone. I know a few people are waiting to buy physical copies and I promise I’m working on getting those available as soon as I make sure there aren’t any issues with the printing process.

This experience of self-publishing has been a learning experience above all else. There are things that I might do differently looking back, but I can’t help feeling like Covid was a contributing factor to what happened this year. There are things I would have done differently, but all in all, I’m pretty pleased with how things have been going in the first week! I got a lot more planned, including a re-release event/giveaway when the option for ordering physical copies will be available.

It’s the first time I’ve ever published anything (and charged money for it), so to anyone who’s bought or read a copy of the book so far, I can’t thank you enough. It’s been surreal to see my book available and seeing responses and reviews from people who’ve read it. For all that’s happened this year, this has definitely been a high point and I’m eager to see where this goes. Even if that just means a few people get to read my stories? I feel like this was worth all the work.

Stay healthy out there and be kind to one another!

Found Mysteries is Live!

Good Morning to All! Today “Found Mysteries: The Rebirth of Violet Franklin and Other Tales” is now available!

As of right now, you can only purchase it as an e-book. I was hoping to enable the distribution of physical copies, but I still haven’t seen a copy myself and I wouldn’t feel comfortable enabling that without seeing it. I want to make sure everyone is getting the product I’m intending to sell, so I will enable that as soon as it’s possible and let you all know when that happens. For right now, it is available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Apple Books, and anywhere fine eBooks are sold!

If you’re waiting for a physical copy to purchase, please bear with me while I’m working on that. Once it’s available, I encourage you to contact your local bookstore and see if they can acquire it for you (support those small businesses, everyone)!
UPDATE: Now, there are physical copies available through Amazon and Barnes and Noble! Use the links above and there are physical options there, too!

Found Mysteries

Hello Everyone!

I’m making an announcement here that Found Mysteries: The Rebirth of Violet Franklin and Other Tales will be available for purchase in 1 Week!

I still can’t get enough of this amazing cover design by Emily Congdon!

I’m still working out a few last-minute details (Covid-19 really gummed up the process and that’s completely understandable), but I’m thinking everything should be on schedule! Keep an eye out for more information as we approach the release and the time after when we’ll be having a giveaway!

Big Announcement!

I am self-publishing a book!

Since we are all currently in the clutches of a pandemic and staying indoors, I took some time to take a few stories that I had written and self-publish them as a complete set! I worked with my friend Emily Congdon (emilycongdon.com) to design what I think is a gorgeous cover.

The book contains three novellas:

The Death of Venus Harlow:
Venus needs to solve a murder: her own. She turns to Bryce, a local medium who helps ghosts finish their unresolved business. Together, they work through the investigation. While Bryce can’t make any formal arrests, he agrees that he’ll get the police enough evidence to make one. Venus is still learning how to use the full extent of her ghostly abilities and Bryce needs evidence before Venus’s missing person case is filed away as a cold case.

The Star Map:
Arielle sees stars, but not from familiar constellations. The stars become her obsessions. The glow-in-the-dark decorations dominate her ceiling, but she can’t figure out how she knows how to arrange her strange constellations. Her struggles turn to confusion when she sees a customer sketching bits of her star map on napkins at his table, and he introduces her to others with the same knowledge. The question that drives them all on: what might this map of stars lead to?

The Rebirth of Violet Franklin:
Death was only the second most painful thing Violet Franklin had ever experienced. The most painful thing was being brought back from the dead. Her father, a brilliant surgeon driven mad by grief, brings Violet back from the dead. After feeling like a prisoner, Violet escapes from her father’s basement and flees to a friend’s house. The only way that she’ll be able to be truly free is if she can prove she’s legally who she says she is to the court. However, Violet’s fingerprints don’t match any records, her DNA is from a dozen different people and most signs that she is physically Violet have been washed away by her father’s procedure. She needs to convince the court that she is Violet or she’ll never be able to recover from her trauma. 

We’re going to release the book early next week pending any major, unforeseen circumstances. Stay tuned with me on Twitter and Facebook for more updates as they arrive!

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